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Country Rocker And Fiddler Charlie Daniels Dies At Age 83

Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” has died at age 83.

Rock Hill Officials Pass Ordinance Making Masks Mandatory In Public Locations

Officials in Rock Hill passed an ordinance that makes wearing masks mandatory in public locations.

Relative: Parents, 2 Children Among 5 Killed In Car Crashes

A North Carolina couple and their two daughters were among five people killed in a chain of car crashes started by a speeding driver, according to police and a newspaper report.

Trump Lashes Out At NASCAR, Bubba Wallace Over Flag, Rope

After a weekend spent stoking division, President Donald Trump on Monday went after NASCAR’s only Black driver and criticized its decision to ban the Confederate flag at its races and venues.

Police: 13-Year-Old To Be Charged In Gastonia Shooting

A 13-year-old is expected to be charged after a Gastonia shooting Sunday evening, police say.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Police: Boater Who Fled Storm Is Killed By Falling Tree

A boater who sought shelter from a storm in North Carolina has been killed after being struck by a fallen tree.

2020 Carolina Renaissance Festival Cancelled Due To Pandemic

The 2020 Carolina Renaissance Festival has been cancelled due to the pandemic.

Cornelius Church Wants Confederate Statue Off Its Lawn

A North Carolina church is calling for removal of a century-old Confederate statue from the lawn in front of its sanctuary.

Developers Cancel Long-Delayed, $8B Atlantic Coast Pipeline

The developers of the long-delayed, $8 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline announced the cancellation of the multi-state natural gas project Sunday, citing uncertainties about costs, permitting and litigation.

POLITICAL WRAP: Trump Campaign "Culture War" Strategy; A New Silent Majority?

President Trump, at Mount Rushmore on Friday night, set the stage for a campaign increasingly focused on "culture war" issues. So, is the appeal of a "culture war" campaign too narrow? Or is there a Nixon-esque "Silent Majority," as the President is saying, ready to show up in November?

Health Experts Urge Americans To Take Precautions During Holiday Weekend

But, will people listen?

What's Trending For The July 4th Holiday Weekend

From Cam Newton to Alcoholic Drinks To Go

Iredell County Confirms COVID-19 "Cluster"at a Local Childcare Facility

The Iredell County Health Department received confirmation on July 2nd of a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Primrose School of Lake Norman.

Hospital Interpreters Do More Than Bridge The Language Gap

Medical Interpreters During The Pandemic: More Than Just Translating Words

Imagine being in the hospital, with coronavirus, isolated from everyone you know and love, being treated by doctors and nurses who don't speak the same language as you. Medical interpreters bridge that gap.

The Evening Muse Presents 'We The People - Truth, Power, & Love'

Social Justice and its deepening need for change, understanding, and growth is at a critical point within our community and our country. Various Charlotte artists have come together to be heard, inspire, and challenge our collective humanity.

CATS Unveils Bus Artwork By Local Students

Mayor ProTem Julie Eiselt and CATS CEO John Lewis unveiled two CATS buses decorated with artwork by two local students. The students were winners of CATS inaugural “Art-on-the-Roll” art competition, bringing student artwork to the streets of Charlotte.

Distribution Of Two Million Free Masks For Mecklenburg County Residents Begins Prior To July 4th Holiday

With North Carolina remaining in Phase 2 of the Safer at Home Order and a mandatory face covering requirement being in effect, community partners are trying to ensure Mecklenburg County residents have access to them by beginning the distribution of two million masks before the July 4th holiday.