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Gastonia Police Investigate A Fatal Traffic Accident

Gastonia police say the passenger of 1999 Chevrolet Malibu died after the car collided with another vehicle around 5 p.m. on September 25th.

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Project Scientist Launches Virtual After-School STEM Club For Girls

Project Scientist says they are launching a virtual after-school STEM club for girls ages 4 to 12-years-old with scholarships available to those in need starting October 14th.

Ruth Morales, 36, Center, Waits For The Arrival Of The Coffin Of Her Husband, Juan Paucar Quispe, 63, Who Died From Covid 19 Complications, During His Burial At A Cemetery In Carabayllo, Lima, Peru

The Impact Of The Coronavirus As Deaths Near 1 Million | PHOTOS

Take a look at these photos of the Coronavirus's impact as deaths near 1 million people world wide.

FBI Urges Americans To Only Share Confirmed And Verified News On Social Media

There are plenty of unknowns between now and Election Day, but you can bank on this: disinformation campaigns, both foreign and domestic, are in full swing. Now, what you need to know before you share another article, meme or video on your social media accounts.

District Attorney Dismisses Charges Against Charlotte Man Tased 11 Times By Richmond County Deputy

Stephen Sings plans to file a civil lawsuit in the case

Gaston County Resumes Bus Services For Veterans

Gaston County officials say since the VA has restarted in-patient appointments the county is resuming bus services to veterans in need.

Jimmie Johnson Takes Paint The Wall Pink Event Virtual At Charlotte Motor Speedway

Looking ahead to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will join representatives from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) at Charlotte Motor Speedway to ceremonially paint pit wall pink and honor breast cancer survivors on September 30th.

Carolina Youth Coalition Receives $1 Million And Launches Scholarship Fund To Help Students Go To College

The Albemarle Foundation says they are donating $1 million, as well as launching the Smith Opportunity Scholarship Fund (SOS), to The Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) to support youth in underserved communities in getting a higher education.

Charlotte Motor Speedway To Welcome Limited Fans When Bank Of America ROVAL™ 400 Returns Oct. 11

NC Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that outdoor sports venues with a capacity of more than 10,000 can host events with fans up to seven percent of their capacity, beginning Oct. 2. The news opens the door for a limited number of fans to be part of the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Atrium Health Celebrates Groundbreaking Of New State-Of-The-Art Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital

Atrium Health is celebrating a significant milestone in its rich history of caring for patients throughout the Carolinas and Southeast region. Yesterday marked the official groundbreaking of the new Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation hospital, in Charlotte.

Mecklenburg County Officials Provide COVID-19 Update

Mecklenburg County officials held a press conference on September 25th to update the public on the county's COVID-19 response. County Manager Dena R. Diorio, Health Director Gibbie Harris, and other leaders spoke.

What We're Reading on National Comic Book Day

In honor of National Comic Book Day we checked in with our friends at Heroes Aren't Hard to Find for some recommendations.

Charlotte Expands Eligibility For Food Service Recovery Program

Charlotte expands the eligibility requirements for the Food Service Recovery Program allowing small businesses more opportunities to receive the grant, according to a news release.

New Interactive Mural Connects Nature, Art History & Safety

Hopscotch your way across a bit of art history at artist Mike Wirth's new mural at the Metropolitan. The mural connects the nature of the nearby Sugar Creek, to the bustling Metropolitan shopping center, and dips into art history drawing inspiration from Claude Monet's "Water Lilies."

Gastonia Police Say One Driver Dead After Collision

The Gastonia Police Department says the driver of a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Track, 39-year-old Kristen Townsend, died Wednesday, September 23rd after hitting another vehicle head-on.

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When Fall Colors Peak Across the Carolinas

Check out a fall foliage interactive map, plus learn why leaves change color!

2 Louisville Police Officers Shot Amid Breonna Taylor Protests

Hours after a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for Breonna Taylor’s death and protesters took to the streets, authorities said two officers were shot and wounded Wednesday night during the demonstrations expressing anger over the killings of Black people at the hands of police.

Growing Concern Over the Number of Children Shot in Charlotte This Year

There's growing concern over the number of children being shot in Charlotte. CMPD says there have been 49 shooting victims, under 18-years-old, so far this year.

Police Officers Not Charged For Killing Breonna Taylor

A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday that two officers who fired their weapons at the Black woman were justified in using force to protect themselves after they were shot at.