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NoDa Cloud Wall Art Installation Completed By Artist Elizabeth Palmisano

Artist Elizabeth Palmisano celebrated the completion of the Cloudwall with an Artwalk, surrounded by a few supporters who witnessed her progression of this large project.

Hornets Encouraging Community Members Across The Carolina's To "Swarm The Polls" This November

Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) today announced their continued efforts surrounding the organization’s voting initiative, “Swarm the Polls,” in advance of the upcoming 2024 elections on November 5.

Construction To Close Part Of Old Dowd Road Through End Of 2024

Starting September 4, construction associated with the North End Around Taxiway project requires the permanent closure of Marshall Drive and a portion of Old Dowd Road.

The Presidential Campaigns Brace For An Intense Sprint To Election Day

After a summer of historic tumult, the path to the presidency for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump this fall is becoming much clearer.

Panthers' Miles Sanders Pushing For More Playing Time After Losing Starting Job Last Season

Miles Sanders arrived at the Carolina Panthers training camp this summer with a newfound motivation, eager to prove he can still be a No. 1 running back after losing his starting job last season.

Missing 95-Year-Old Man Found Safely

Henderson Jackson Jr. was found safely in Wilmington and has been reunited with his family.

Animals Dying Due To Algae Bloom In Local Pond

Blue-Green Algae Outbreak Kills Local Wildlife in Ballantyne

Despite its name, blue-green algae isn’t actually algae. It’s a bacteria, known as Cyanobacteria, which can make wildlife, pets, and even people very sick if ingested.

Charlotte Voters Want Transit Upgrades Without The Sales Tax Needed To Make It Possible

Charlotte City Council is closing in on a vote, Tuesday night, that could leave all paying a higher sales tax in exchange for transit upgrades.

Labor Day Puts Spotlight On Ongoing Labor Strikes, Wages

Worker’s rights, ongoing strikes and wages are in the spotlight for Labor Day. Labor unions, politicians, civic groups and other volunteers spread their message at Charlotte’s Labor Day parade.

Cms Top Brass Recaps First Week Of School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Leaders Recap 1st Week

From campus security issues to schools without air conditioning. The first week of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had some challenges. The district's top brass gave a recap on Friday of the first week of classes.

Cms Bus Driver Arrested For Drunk Driving With Students On Board

School Bus Driver Arrested, Charged With DWI

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus driver was arrested and charged for driving a bus while under the influence on Thursday. Oakdale Elementary School kids were on the bus. We talked to one mom who sprinted after the bus to stop the driver.

Probe Is Closed Into Owners Of Pulse Nightclub, Where 49 Died In Mass Shooting

Victims' families and survivors of the killing of 49 patrons at the LGBTQ-friendly club had asked law enforcement to investigate the owners for possible criminal culpability.

United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand To Headline Harris–Walz Campaign Visit In Charlotte

U.S. senator Gillibrand will be joined by a United States councilwoman and two other Charlotte residents to discuss Project 2025.

Paralympics Fans Learn When To Be Silent And When To Make Noise At Sports For The Visually Impaired

Soccer fans are known for being loud and rowdy but the Paralympic sports most closely related to soccer, blind football and goalball require spectators to be silent during game action so that players can receive audible cues from the ball and the environment.