Mortgage Lender To Add 500 Jobs, Invest $5.8M In Charlotte
A direct mortgage lender will expand its Charlotte operations by adding 500 jobs over the next five years and investing about $5.8 million into its operations hub.
Morris-Jenkins And The Carolina Panthers "Kicks For Kids" Program Is Close to Reaching Its (Field) Goal
With only one home game left, Morris-Jenkins and the Carolina Panthers "Kicks For Kids" Program is close to reaching its (field) goal for Atrium Health's Levine Children's Hospital!
Trump Threatens To Torpedo COVID Relief With New Demands
President Donald Trump late Tuesday threatened to torpedo Congressβ massive COVID-19 relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep economic uncertainty, suddenly demanding changes fellow Republicans have opposed.
Trump Pardons 15, Commutes 5 Sentences, Including GOP Allies
President Donald Trump has pardoned 15 people, including a pair of congressional Republicans who were strong and early supporters, a 2016 campaign official ensnared in the Russia probe and former government contractors convicted in a 2007 massacre in Baghdad.
24-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In East Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say an investigation is underway after a 24-year-old man was fatally shot in east Charlotte Tuesday night.
Strong Christmas Eve Cold Front
Widespread rain, strong winds, and snow will impact the region on Christmas Eve. Blustery Christmas to follow.
Supernatural CLT: Haunted Holiday
You know the lyrics, sing along: "There'll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago!"Β It's the most spookyful time of the year... or so it was.Β Ghost stories and Christmas don't seem an obvious pairing, but there's a long standing tradition of sharing tales of hauntings during the holiday.Β
Cabarrus County Man Bags $1 Million Mega Millions Win
The Dec. 15 Mega Millions drawing produced a $1 million prize for Mark Hatley of Concord. His win became the third time in three weeks, and the second Tuesday in a row, that a ticket in North Carolina won a $1 million prize in the game.
Hornets Organization And Players Finding Unique Ways To Give Back To Families In Need At The Holidays
Despite a global pandemic and the NBA season starting just days before Christmas, the Hornets organization and several of its players still found unique ways to give back to families and youth in need during the holiday season.
Novant Health Launches Online COVID-19 Vaccine Tool
Novant Health announced an online COVID-19 vaccine virtual assistant tool that will allow the community to directly access vaccine resources or ask vaccine-related questions. The tool will utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to seamlessly provide information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Charlotte Man To Use $250,000 Win To Secure 'Future' For His Daughter
After a difficult few months, Joe Camp of Charlotte hit a stroke of good luck to the tune of a $250,000 lottery prize.
Charlotte Animal Shelter On Cusp of History And "No-Kill" Community
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control closes in on 90% goal to achieve designation through new adoption campaign.
Funeral Held For 25-Year-Old Concord Police Officer Killed In The Line Of Duty
The funeral service for 25-year-old Officer Jason Shuping, who was killed in the line of duty last week, was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22nd at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster Tests Positive For COVID-19
After undergoing routine testing due to coming into close contact with the COVID-19 virus, Governor Henry McMaster was notified late Monday evening that he has tested positive for the virus.
$900B COVID Relief Bill Passes, Including $600 Stimulus Checks
Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Our Nice List of Gingerbread Treats in CLT
I don't know about you, but I've been eating my weight in treats this holiday season and gingerbread flavored anything is always my Christmas go-to.Β We rounded up those gingeriffic treats that make our Nice List this year.Β
Mooresville Couple Facing Child Abuse Charges After Deputies Say They Were High On Meth And Marijuana While Caring For An Infant
Iredell County Deputies say a Mooresville couple was taken into custody on child abuse charges after an investigation determined they were high on meth and marijuana while caring for their infant child.
Hawthorne Lane Bridge Reopens To Vehicular Traffic After Over Three Years Of Construction
The Hawthorne Lane Bridge has reopened to vehicular traffic. Pedestrians will continue to have access to the sidewalks on the north and south sides of the bridge. Bicyclists should use the bike lanes provided.
Atrium Health Among First In Southeast To Receive Moderna Vaccine
Atrium Health was among the first in the Southeast region to receive the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, following the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationβs (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization of the vaccine.
Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn
Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn will occur on December 21st, 2020.
Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order That Allows To Go And Delivery Sales For Mixed Alcohol Beverages
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina ABC Commission to permit the delivery or carry-out of mixed beverages as an alternative to on-site consumption. This Order is effective December 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm through January 31, 2021.
Britain Hit With Travel Bans Over New, Seemingly More Contagious, Coronavirus Strain
Trucks waiting to get out of Britain backed up for miles and people were left stranded at airports Monday as dozens of countries around the world slapped tough travel restrictions on the U.K. because of a new and seemingly more contagious strain of the coronavirus in England.
