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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 Charlotte’s Monroe Road corridor to an online international street food and music festival to connect the city’s 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 NC’s 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.

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 state’s 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 who’s spent the last 44 years in prison for a crime he says he didn’t commit.

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 Outlines Policy Updates Amid Calls For Police Reform

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.

Krispy Kreme Opens New Location In South End

Krispy Kreme says they opened a new store in South End on August 25th complete with a 24-hour doughnut vending machine.

CMPD: Police Identify Victim And Make An Arrest In Fatal North Charlotte Wreck

Investigators identify 41-year-old Comfort Keyermaa as the victim in the fatal north Charlotte wreck on August 20th, according to a news release.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services And Humane Society Of Charlotte Accept Rescued Dogs Into Adoption Program

Animal welfare organizations are teaming up to assist the Humane Society of United States to find placement for dozens of puppy mill dogs who were part of an animal cruelty investigation and seizure in December of 2019.

Pro-Life Activists Paint 'Baby Lives Matter' Mural In Front Of Planned Parenthood In Charlotte

Pro-life activists painted a 'Baby Lives Matter' mural on the road in front of a Planned Parenthood center in the historic Cherry Neighborhood. The mural has since been removed.

Suspect Arrested After 2 Are Killed At Kenosha Protest

Illinois police arrested a juvenile Wednesday after two people were shot to death in a possible vigilante attack during a protest in Kenosha over the police shooting of a Black man, Jacob Barnes.

WCCB Celebrates National Dog Day

WCCB celebrates National Dog Day with your favorite furry friends.

Concord Officials Announce Street Preservation Project

The City of Concord has given $5.9 million for a street preservation contract to NJR Group Inc., according to a news release.

'Fighting For You': First Lady Makes Her Case For Trump Vote

First lady Melania Trump portrayed her husband as an authentic, uncompromising leader in a Rose Garden address as President Donald Trump turned to family, farmers and the trappings of the presidency to boost his reelection chances on the second night of the scaled-down Republican National Convention.