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.
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.
Monroe Receives $425,000 Parks And Recreation Grant For Belk-Tonawanda Park Expansion
Governor Roy Cooper says the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) is giving out nearly $5 million to fund 16 projects across the state, including $425,000 to the City of Monroe.
A Break in the Tropics!
For the first time since September 7th, there are no active tropical systems in the Atlantic.
Troopers Find Missing Dog After Fatal Car Crash In Catawba County
Troopers say they found Sarah McKinney's 8-month old dog Zeus after a fatal collision on Monday, September 21st.
Police: 20-Year-Old Charged After Two Kids Shot While Playing With Rabbit On East Charlotte Apartment Balcony
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives charged a 20-year-old man after two children, ages 5 and 11, were hit by gunfire while playing with a rabbit on an east Charlotte apartment balcony Monday.
Community Comes Together For One Day To Clean Up Waterways In Catawba Riversweep
Catawba Riversweep is a one-day community cleanup of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin that will take place on Saturday, October 3rd rain or shine, according to a news release.
Panthers Put McCaffrey On Injured Reserve With Ankle Injury
The Panthers have placed Christian McCaffrey on short-term injured reserve, meaning the All-Pro running back will miss at least three games.
Ginsburg Remembered As Prophet For Justice, American Icon
With crowds of admirers swelling outside, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was remembered Wednesday at the court by grieving family, colleagues and friends as a prophet for justice who persevered against long odds to become an American icon.
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