Las Americas | A Celebration Of Indigenous Cultures
The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation presents Las Americas Saturday July 16th, 2016.
IKEA recalling 27 million dressers blamed for deaths of children
CHARLOTTE, NC -- IKEA is recalling 27 million chests and drawers that are being blamed for the deaths of three children. The Swedish furniture giant says its 'Malm' line can fall over on children, injuring, or crushing them to death,…
In Just 24 Hours, Several NoDa Businesses Broken Into
Walter Peniella manages Cabo Fish Taco in NoDa , just one of three businesses on North Davidson Street broken into in the past few days.
Gov. Push for County to Regulate Whitewater Center
CHARLOTTE, NC-- The Governor is pushing for the U.S. National Whitewater Center to undergo county regulation like public swimming pools. It comes after an 18-year-old contracted a brain-eating amoeba and died last week.…
Alma Adams Meets With Former CMS Employee After Her Contract Not Renewed
CHARLOTTE, NC-- A former Harding University High School staffer seen on video being attacked by students is hoping a U.S. Congresswoman can help her get her job back. CMS did not renew former…
Dozens Gather For Orlando Attack Vigil In Statesville
STATESVILLE, NC- Dozens of people gathered in Statesville tonight to remember the victims of the Orlando terror attack. Tevin Crosby was one of the 49 people who died inside the Pulse Nightclub on…
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Judge Blocks Part of Mississippi LGBT Marriage Law
A federal judge ruled Monday that Mississippi clerks cannot cite their own religious beliefs to recuse themselves from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
CMPD Seeking Public Assistance Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects
Authorities are offering a reward for information regarding the armed robbery of a Cash America Pawn Shop.
Governor McCrory Cracks Down on Drunk Boating
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed a new piece of legislation that will crack down on drunk boating.
Albemarle Police Searching For Bank Robbery Suspect
Police have released photos of a man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank in Albemarle on Monday.
WATCH LIVE: Health Officials Give Update After Brain-Eating Amoeba Found at U.S. National Whitewater Center
Mecklenburg County Health officials will provide an update after naegleria fowleri amoeba was found at the U.S. National Whitewater Center on Friday.
Humane Society Of York County Pets Of The Week
Check out the pets available for adoption from the Humane Society of York County.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Abortion Clinic Regulations
The Supreme Court has struck down Texas' widely replicated regulation of abortion clinics in the court's biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century.
More Than 75 Bomb Threats Called into Burke & Catawba County Businesses
Investigators are trying to figure out who is responsible for calling in more than 75 bomb threats throughout Burke and Catawba counties.
Local Cab Companies Upset Over Not Being Allowed To Pick Up Passengers at Airport
Local cab companies are speaking out and hoping to get the attention of city leaders Monday night.
Police Arrest Suspect in Overnight Shooting At Bar In West Charlotte
CMPD is investigating a overnight shooting at Reba's Bar and Grill at 2240 Camp Greene St. in the Metro Division. Police say that the call for service came in approximately at 01:49 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Despite Amoeba Concerns, Officials Say Drowning is a Bigger Issue on Area Lakes & Rivers
Though almost always fatal if ingested through the nose, the amoeba strain found at the Whitewater Center is extremely rare. Officials say only two to three people die from it each year in the US.
Suspect Arrested After Officer Involved Shooting
John Perry Jr., 46, was identified as the suspect of a Rock Hill Police Department officer involved shooting.
Summer Food Program Helps Hungry Kids
CHARLOTTE, NC -- More than half of the students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are classified as economically disadvantaged. In some schools, the percentage receiving free or reduced meals is as high as 90. That…
Whitewater Center closes water features
CHARLOTTE, NC-- "We feel pretty uneasy at this point in time after being there all day," said Chicago visitor, Mark Abruzino. Tourists leaving the Whitewater Center Friday were shocked to hear the brain…
Protestors Demand Gov. McCrory Take Action On HB2
CHARLOTTE, NC-- Outside Friday's Gubernatorial Debate, protestors called for the Governor to urge lawmakers to repeal HB2.Β More than a dozen people held signs outside the Westin.Β A few went into the hotel, but were…
