NFL Teams Seek To Replace Stars Like Brady, Hopkins, Yanda
When the season starts, plenty of eyes will be focused on the New England Patriots as usual.
Deputies: Investigation Underway After 15-Month-Old Drowns In Statesville Swimming Pool
Iredell County deputies say a toddler died after drowning in a pool in Iredell County Tuesday evening.
Charlotte's MLS Team Name Officially Announced As Charlotte Football Club
Charlotte’s Major League Soccer franchise announced Wednesday that the team's official name will be Charlotte Football Club (FC).
Republicans Outline Trimmed-Back Agenda For 2020 Convention
President Donald Trump is set to be officially renominated in a shrunken Republican convention next month that’s been truncated to four hours in Charlotte, North Carolina, before the GOP show moves on to Florida.
Officials: Lightning Strike In Banner Elk Injures 6
Six people were hospitalized for injuries they sustained when lightning struck near a roller coaster in Banner Elk, authorities said.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo Forms, The Atlantic's Earliest 'G'
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. This sets a record for the earliest named seventh tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
CMPD: 23-Year-Old Dead, Another Victim Injured After West Charlotte Shooting
A homicide investigation is underway after one person was found shot to death and another victim suffered injuries after a west Charlotte shooting Tuesday afternoon, MEDIC and CMPD confirms.
Virus Concerns Nudge Some Teachers Toward Classroom Exits
As pressure mounts for teachers to return to their classrooms this fall, concerns about health risks from the coronavirus are pushing many toward alternatives, including career changes, as others mobilize to delay school reopenings in hard-hit areas.
Police: Officer Injured After Impaired Driver Crashes Head-On Into CMPD Cruiser
Police say a CMPD officer was seriously injured after an impaired driver crashed into her patrol vehicle.
Lincoln County Man’s Fourth Lottery Win In July Bags $100,000 Prize
A two-week lucky streak for Frank Drum, Jr. of Lincolnton led to not one, not two, not three, but four lottery wins, ending with a $100,000 Ruby Red 7’s prize.
Panthers Finalize Contracts With All 7 Defensive Draft Picks
The Panthers now have all seven draft picks under contract.
Gaston County School Leaders Approve Combination Reopening Plan
Leaders have worked for two weeks on a plan to keep students safe during the pandemic
Festival In The Park Cancelled For 2020, Will Return In 2021
Festival in the Park announced Tuesday that the 2020 Festival has been cancelled, which had been scheduled for September 25-27 at Freedom Park in Dilworth.
Officers Say A Man Was Killed In A Single Vehicle Crash In Lincoln County
A man was killed after his truck crashed into an embankment early Tuesday morning in Newton, according to Troopers.
Police Say A Charlotte Sanitation Worker Died After Getting Hit By A Vehicle While Collecting Trash
A Charlotte sanitation worker was killed after he was struck by a car July 20, according to CMPD.
Weekend Tornadoes Rip Up Trees, Damage Boats, Outbuildings
The National Weather Service says five tornadoes toppled trees and tore up lake docks in Minnesota and Wisconsin during the weekend.
AAA: Gas Price Volatility Low Across the Carolinas
Gas prices pushed downward three cents at most in the Carolinas, as the liability for prices to change rapidly and unpredictably is deemed low.
Driver License Road Tests Waived For N.C. Adult Applicants
Road tests still aren’t being performed by examiners from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles due to COVID-19. So now certain adults are exempt from passing one to obtain a regular license.
Kannapolis Police Say Impaired Driver Charged After Hitting And Killing Pedestrian
Police say a woman was impaired when she hit and killed a man with her vehicle.
Deputies: CMPD Officer's 3-Year-Old Son Accidentally Shot In The Hand
The 3-year-old son of a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer was shot in the hand after investigators say the boy reached into a dresser drawer to grab a pair of socks.
Deputies Searching For Intruder Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 69-Year-Old Woman In Alexander County
Deputies are searching for a man accused of raping a 69-year-old woman after they say he broke into her home early July 19th.
Bahamas Bans US Travelers Starting Wednesday
The Bahamas is banning travelers from the United States starting Wednesday after a surge in coronavirus infections followed the islands’ reopening to international tourism.
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