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Governor Cooper Honors Black Health Leaders In North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper recognized and honored North Carolina's Black leaders and organizations in health and medicine on Friday as part of celebrating Black History Month this February.

AutoFair Spring Event Canceled

Charlotte Motor Speedway, in partnership with the Hornet’s Nest Region of the Antique Auto Club of America, has announced that the spring AutoFair, scheduled for April 8-11, has been canceled amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Named Outstanding Animal Care & Control Agency

On Thursday, February 11, 2021, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Animal Care & Control (AC&C) was selected by The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) as an Outstanding Animal Care & Control Agency.

Local And State NAACP Call For Removal Of Cabarrus County Public Library Mural

There is a new push to remove a massive mural at the Cabarrus County Library, that many say contains offensive imagery.

Justinian Henderson Assault By Pointing A Gun Assault On A Female First Degree Force Sex Offense 7 Counts Of First Degree Forcible Rape 2 Counts Of First Degree Kidnapping

CMPD: Man Arrested After DNA Evidence Links Him To Charlotte Area Sexual Assaults

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested a man after DNA evidence linked him to two Charlotte area sexual assault cases.

Cold and Rainy Valentine's Day Weekend

V-day brings more rain and cold temps to the region..

What To Watch As Trump's Lawyers Deliver Impeachment Defense

Donald Trump’s lawyers have a simple objective as they open their defense at the former president’s impeachment trial: Don’t lose any Republican votes.

Spotlight on Black Women Owned Business: The Brown Sugar Collab

Candles, body butter, skin care, gifts and accessories. At first glance, The Brown Sugar Collab in the heart of South End sells items similar to other chic boutiques. But the inventory is unique -- all products are made by women of color.

Winter Weather Is Latest Snag For Lagging Vaccine Rollout

Add another obstacle to the already stuttering rollout of COVID-19 vaccines — brutal winter weather creating dangerous conditions and forcing tens of thousands of would-be shot takers to wait longer.

Winter Weather Advisory For the High Country

Rain will quickly transition to freezing rain across the High Country and possibly down to the northern Piedmont

Mecklenburg County Adds More 1st Dose Vaccine Appointments February 12th

Health officials say starting Friday, February 12th additional first dose appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine will be available through Mecklenburg County Public Health for appointment dates ranging from February 22nd to March 9th.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina Reports 1st Case Of South African COVID Variant

Health officials say on Thursday a North Carolina resident tested positive for the coronavirus variant, B.1.351 strain, first detected in South Africa back in October.

Catawba Brewing Opens New Location In Wilmington, N.C.

Officials with family-owned Catawba Valley Brewing Company say they are expanding their services to North Carolina's coast by opening their newest location at the beach in Wilmington.

Does Thunder in the Winter Mean Snow in 10 Days?

The truth and data of it is, it rarely snows within that window.

Local Non-Profit Announces "Wild And Crazy Valentine Show" Art Competition Winner

Officials with Full Circle Arts in Hickory, N.C. say a computer photo "Froggy Comes a Courtin" by L. Michelle Bitler is the winner of its "Wild and Crazy Valentine Show."

Busy Holiday Travel Season Kicks Off At Charlotte Douglas Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Among Many Airports Impacted By COVID-19

Officials with Charlotte Douglas International Airport say in 2020 their year-end passenger and operation numbers dropped significantly as the pandemic raged on.

Gaston County Man Says $250,000 Win ‘Was Unbelievable’

When Chad Murr of Belmont scratched his 20X the Cash ticket and saw a $250,000 prize staring back at him, a longtime premonition came true.

Public-Private Partnership To Deliver Second Vaccination Dose To 16,000

Charlotte Motor Speedway will host its second mass vaccination clinic this weekend. This event is exclusively for the roughly 16,000 community members who received their initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine three weeks ago at the speedway.

Deputies: Chester County Couple Arrested After Their 3-Month-Old Twins Found With Multiple Fractures, Cigarette Burns, Adult Human Bite Marks

A Chester County couple is facing serious child abuse charges after investigators say their 3-month-old twins were found with multiple fractures, cigarette burns, and adult human bite marks, according to a news release.