CMPD: Police Investigate A Fatal Collision With A Synder Lance Truck In South Charlotte
Investigators say a driver of a Synder Lance truck hit and killed another employee on company property around 11 p.m. on August 27th.
Everything You Need To Know About Who Is Performing At The 2020 VMAs
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will be bringing some of this year's most notable artists together to perform live in a way that has never been seen before, setting a new tone for award shows.
Aerial Images Show Stark Destruction From Hurricane Laura | PHOTOS
From the air, the destruction of Hurricane Laura is especially stark. Photographs from The Associated Press show entire neighborhoods surrounded by green-brown floodwater. A glassy high-rise stands with most of its windows missing. An airport hangar is shredded into ribbons of metal.
Caldwell County Reports 20 Coronavirus Deaths And 1,409 Confirmed Cases
Caldwell County reported eight new positive COVID-19 cases Thursday β six in the 28645 Zip code, one in 28630, and one in 28601. One patient is under the age of 17; one is between 18 and 24; two are between 25 and 49; and four patients are between 50 and 64.
Trump Lashes Biden, Defies Pandemic On White House Stage
President Donald Trump blasted Joe Biden as a hapless career politician who will endanger Americansβ safety as he accepted his partyβs renomination on the South Lawn of the White House. While the coronavirus kills 1,000 Americans each day, Trump defied his own administrationβs pandemic guidelines to speak for more than an hour to a tightly packed, largely maskless crowd.
Panthers' Offense May Resemble Saints With Bridgewater At QB
If you canβt beat βem, borrow from them.
Ronnie Long Set Free After 44 Years In Prison
Freedom after 44 years for Ronnie Long. The 63 year old concord man had his conviction overturned this week.Β Dozens of people were there to greet him as we walked through the Albermarle prison gates.
President Trump Accepts Republican Nomination At The White House
President Trump accepted the Republican nomination from the South Lawn of the White House during the fourth and final night of the RNC.
LYNX Blue Line Still Impacted For Charlotte Convention Center Construction
As construction continues on the Charlotte Convention Center, service to the LYNX Blue Line in Uptown will be impacted from August 29th to August 30th, according to a news release.
AP Source Says NBA Postponing Thursday's Postseason Games
Another day of the NBA playoffs will be postponed, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Thursday, August 27th.
ASC Gives $148,700 In Grants For Cultural Projects Around Charlotte
From a digital art trail and commissioned works along Charlotteβs Monroe Road corridor to an online international street food and music festival to connect the cityβs immigrant communities to the broader community, Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents and visitors will have opportunities to experience more community-focused and innovative cultural programs thanks to ASC Cultural Vision Grants.
Top 5 List Of Socially-Distanced Approved Activities In The Charlotte Area
Being safe and healthy during the pandemic just got more enjoyable with this list of top five social-distancing activities that can be enjoyed in Charlotte and surrounding areas.
Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Terminated, Facing Felony Assault Charge Following Fight With Inmate
A Mecklenburg County detention officer has been fired and is facing felony assault charges following a fight with an inmate, according to Sheriff Garry McFadden.
Turning Your Hobby Into A Business
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - If you have been thinking about turning your hobby into a business during the pandemic, then best-selling author, Ramsey personality, and creator of Business Boutique, Christy Wright has five five…
North Carolina Broadcast Legends
Over the last century, leaders, with deep roots from the mountains to the coast, have powered NCβs broadcast industry with their commitment to storytelling, technology, innovation and public service. The first generation of these radio and television pioneers has passed, but many of those who followed are still here.Β
Pence Defends Police At Convention Amid Rising Race Tension
Vice President Mike Pence forcefully defended law enforcement Wednesday night but made no mention of the Black Americans killed by police this year as he addressed Republican convention proceedings that unfolded amid new protests against racial injustice following the latest shooting.
Laura Blasts Destructive, Life-Threatening Gulf Coast Path
Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday morning. A 14 year-old girl is the first reported fatality.
More Than 1 Million Americans Applied For Jobless Benefits
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Cooper's Budget Proposal Includes Medicaid Expansion, Bonds
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper recommended to legislators on Wednesday how to spend the stateβs remaining COVID-19 federal relief dollars, mainly for public health, K-12 schools and local governments.
Family Member of Ronnie Long Says "It's Like A Weight Has Been Lifted" Following Court Ruling
A huge sigh of relief family and friends of Ronnie Long, a Concord man whoβs spent the last 44 years in prison for a crime he says he didnβt commit.Β
Waxhaw Residents Worry Town May Sell Land Intended for Parks & Sports Fields
Neighbors in Waxhaw want to stop the town from selling more than 50 acres of land originally designated for parks and sports fields. Town leaders say if they don't, they may have to raise taxes.
CMPD Releases Body Cam Footage Associated With June 2nd Incident Where Protesters Say They Were 'Trapped And Gassed'
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has released more than 50 videos associated with the June 2nd incident where protesters say they were 'trapped and gassed' on 4th Street in Uptown Charlotte.
