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Fiery, Not Freezing: Arctic Town Reaches 100º for First Time Ever

Charlotte hasn't hit 100º in five years, but a town in the Arctic just hit the century mark this week.

Travelers To NY, New Jersey, Connecticut Are Told To Isolate

New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high infection rates, including North and South Carolina, to quarantine for 14 days, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.

Slavery Advocate’s Statue Being Removed In Charleston, S.C.

The historic South Carolina city of Charleston was removing a symbol of its legacy on Wednesday, sending crews to take away a statue honoring John C. Calhoun, an early U.S. vice president whose zealous defense of slavery led the nation toward civil war.

US Virus Cases Surge To Highest Level In 2 Months

New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they were at the peak of the outbreak.

Mecklenburg County Public Health To Host Free COVID-19 Testing Event

The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department will hold a COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-in testing event this weekend providing individuals with free testing regardless of insurance status.

Large Huntersville Recycling Center Fire Closes Part of Statesville Road

The Huntersville Fire Department has closed part of a road in Huntersville due to a large fire Wednesday morning.

Rope Found Hanging In Wallace’s Garage Was Coincidence

NASCAR went to Talladega Superspeedway on heightened alert after Bubba Wallace, its only Black driver, took on an active role in a push for racial equality.

SC Senate Spends $1.2B In COVID-19 Relief With Little Debate

The South Carolina Senate approved a plan Tuesday to spend $1.2 billion in federal relief money to combat COVID-19.

Gaston County Residents Take A Stand For And Against Removal Of Confederate Statue

Dozens appeared before county commissioners Tuesday night.

Bowling Alley Willing to Risk Fines to Reopen

The owner of a bowling alley in Mooresville says he's not waiting on permission from Governor Cooper to welcome customers back.

Charlotte City Council to Conduct 'In-Depth Review' of CMPD

We're learning more about Charlotte City Council's plans for an 'in-depth review' of CMPD. It comes as some have called on Council to redirect money from the department.

Family Of Victims Killed During Block Party Speak Out

Family Of The Victims Killed During A Block Party In West Charlotte Are Speaking Out

Still no arrests in this case.

Fauci Hopeful For A COVID-19 Vaccine By Late 2020, Early 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday he is cautiously optimistic there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021, but warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country.

CMPD Chief Kerr Putney To Retire Effective July 1

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Chief Kerr Putney announced Monday that he is officially retiring effective July 1st.

Police: Winston-Salem Man Wanted In Gastonia Homicide Investigation

The Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a Winston-Salem man charged with robbery and murder in the shooting death of a 28-year-old man.

Sahara Dust Blankets Caribbean, Air Quality Hazardous

A vast cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the Caribbean as it heads to the U.S. with a size and concentration that experts say hasn’t been seen in half a century.

Vi Lyles And Other City Members Answer Press Questions Regarding Coronavirus

Charlotte Mayor Asks Governor Cooper To Require Face Masks Statewide

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles asked N.C. Governor Roy Cooper on Tuesday for a statewide requirement to wear protective face masks in public to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

AAA: Gas Prices In The Carolinas Increase Slowly Alongside Dip In Gas Demand

The rate at which gas prices are increasing across the country is slowing. North Carolina’s $1.98 average is the same as a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago and 45 cents less than a year ago. South Carolina’s $1.86 average is a penny more than a week ago, 21 cents more than a month ago and 38 cents less than a year ago.

North Carolina Creates Nation’s First Statewide Infrastructure Connecting Healthcare And Human Services

Through a public-private partnership, North Carolina has created the nation’s first statewide technology platform, NCCARE360, to coordinate whole-person care uniting traditional healthcare settings and organizations that address non-medical drivers of health, such as food, housing, transportation, employment and interpersonal safety.