Boseman To Be Honored In Hometown, Where He Inspired Others
Actor Chadwick Boseman will be mourned, honored and celebrated Thursday in his hometown of Anderson, South Carolina, where he gave residents a deep sense of pride, event organizers said.
CMPD: Detectives Charge A Man For Sexual Assault And A Violent Attack
Detectives with CMPD say Randy Carr, 57, was arrested for a sexual assault and a violent attack against a woman in north Charlotte.
Trump Suggests Polling Place Double-Check For Mail-In Voters
President Donald Trump said Thursday that people who vote early by mail should show up at polling places and vote again if their ballots haven’t been counted, a slight walk back from his comments a day earlier when he suggested people vote twice to test the mail-in system.
Hornets Venom GT Will Stream 24-Hour Event To Raise Funds For American Cancer Society
Hornets Venom GT, with Gamers vs. Cancer, say they will hold a 24-hour charity streaming event on Friday, September 4th to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Panthers Owner Frustrated Over Not Having Fans At NFL Opener
Panthers owner David Tepper expressed frustration with government officials over not allowing fans in the stadium for the team’s Sept. 13 home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Authorities: Bodies Of Missing Brother And Sister Found After North Carolina Floodwaters Recede
Authorities have recovered the body of a 4-year-old boy who had been swept away in floodwaters in North Carolina.
YMCA Of Greater Charlotte Announces Reopening Of Indoor Fitness
Starting Saturday, September 5th the YMCA of Greater Charlotte says they will reopen their indoor facilities at select locations.
Charlotte Local Music Venues Worry About Future Amid Coronavirus Closures
Music venues in Charlotte are facing an uncertain future amid continued coronavirus closures. They're trying to convince local leaders to provide them money from the Cares Act, so they can stay afloat.
CDC Tells States To Be Ready To Distribute COVID Vaccines On November 1st
The federal government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to be ready to distribute by Nov. 1.
County Restrictions On Alcohol Sales Will Align With Governor Roy Cooper's Executive Order On September 4th
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper extends the 11 p.m. curfew on the sale of alcohol until October 2nd in the new phase 2.5 "Safer at Home" order, according to a news release.
CMPD: Police Arrest A Juvenile Man For A Fatal Shooting In Front Of An Southeast Charlotte Residence
CMPD detectives arrest a 17-year-old man for the murder of Marcus Withers on June 10th, according to a news release.
Detectives Charge A Man For The Fatal Southwest Charlotte Shooting
CMPD detectives charged 23-year-old Dallas Dawkins for the murder of Rafael Reyes in a southwest Charlotte shooting on August 18th, according to a news release.
Gastonia Police Arrest A Man For The Murder Of His Grandfather
Gastonia police charge Christopher Phillips, 29, for first degree murder of his 67-year-old grandfather Darrell Phillips, according to a news release.
Deputies Arrest 4 For Felony Drug Charges In Newton, N.C.
Deputies with the Catawba County Sheriff's Office make four felony drug arrests in six days at a house on Viewpoint Road, according to a news release.
American Red Cross Hosting Blood Drive With Gifts Provided By Carolina Renaissance Festival And Sports Clips
The first 100 processed donors, walk-in or registered, will receive a free admission ticket to the 2021 Carolina Renaissance Festival. All presenting donors will be registered to receive a buy-one, get-one-free admission coupon to the 2021 Festival. Donors will also receive a free haircut coupon courtesy of Sport Clips Haircuts and a pair of Red Cross branded socks.
Health Officials Worry The U.S. Is Not Ready For A COVID-19 Vaccine
Millions of Americans are counting on a COVID-19 vaccine to curb the global pandemic and return life to normal.
Police: Elderly Gastonia Man Dead After Stabbing Involving A Family Member
An elderly man has died following a stabbing that happened in Gastonia Wednesday morning, police say.
Byron Heads Into Playoffs With 2-Year Contract Extension
William Byron, fresh off his first career Cup Series victory, now has a contract extension through 2022 at Hendrick Motorsports.
Mecklenburg County Announces Closings For Labor Day
Mecklenburg County has announced the county offices and services that will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for the Labor Day holiday.
'Tiger King' Star Carole Baskin To 'Dancing With The Stars'
The reality TV star who became a pop culture sensation with Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger King” is joining the new crop of celebrity dancers.
Mary C. Curtis: President Trump Visits Kenosha After Police Shooting of Jacob Blake
WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about the president's call for law and order.
No Hugs, Kisses: SC Nursing Home Visits Resume Amid COVID-19
After nearly six months of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, people can visit relatives and friends in South Carolina nursing homes and residential care facilities, but there will be no hugs and kisses and they will have to meet outside.
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