Group Aims To Boost Black Voter Turnout Ahead Of Primary
In 2020 half of Mecklenburg Countyβs black registered voters cast a ballot β in 2023 that number dropped to only 71,0000.Β
North Carolina State Lottery Commission Issues Seven Interactive Sports Wagering Operator Licenses
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission on Thursday issued the first interactive sports wagering operator licenses to seven companies in advance of the launch of legal sports betting in North Carolina on Monday, March 11.
UNC Chapel Hill Says They May Have Found A Cure For Alzheimer's
Researchers at the University of North Carolina say they have made a groundbreaking discovery that could help the millions of Americans with Alzheimer's disease.
Police: Man Faces Weapons Charges After Killing Girlfriend's Father During Domestic Dispute In Gastonia
Police say they arrested a man after he shot and killed his girlfriend's father during a domestic dispute at a home in Gastonia.Β
Local Girl Celebrates 4th & 16th Birthday On Leap Day
For many of us, Leap Day is just another day. For about 360,000 Americans, it's the one time every four years they can celebrate on their actual birthday. Claire Lyons from Harrisburg is one of them.Β
Mooresville Fire Fighters Save A Man From A Burning Car
Three firefighters were running to grab dinner when the spotted a car on fire in the parking lot.
Local Black-Owned Wine Company Strives for Success
Only 1% of all vintners, or wine merchants, in the United States are Black. Even fewer are Black women. That's something this local trailblazer wants to change.
Virginia Man Sentenced To 43 Years After Pleading Guilty To Killing Teen Who Had Just Graduated
A young man accused in last year's fatal shooting of a teenager who had received his Virginia high school diploma minutes earlier at a public event pleaded guilty on Thursday to first-degree murder and a firearm-related charge and was sentenced to 43 years in prison.
Congress Approves Short-Term Extension To Avoid Shutdown, Buy More Time For Final Spending Agreement
Congress passed another short-term spending measure Thursday that would keep one set of federal agencies operating through March 8 and another set through March 22.
Gastonia Firefighters Awarded Medals Of Valor
Two firefighters with the Gastonia Fire Department received Medal Of Valor awards after rescuing a woman from a 175-foot cell tower.
Brothers Arrested In East Charlotte On Drug Trafficking Charges
Two brothers were arrested in east Charlotte after police say they seized eight firearms and found a large quantity of drugs at their residence
Durham Homicide Suspect Arrested In Charlotte Following Police Pursuit
Authorities have arrested four suspects, one of which was connected to a homicide in Durham, North Carolina, following a vehicle pursuit in north Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.
Charlotte Man Wanted For Multiple Robberies
Police are asking for the publicβs assistance in identifying a man wanted for allegedly committing multiple robberies in the Charlotte area.
Eight Sports Wagering Operators Are Licensed In North Carolina To Take Bets Starting March 11
Eight sports gambling companies received North Carolina government licenses on Thursday so they can accept wagers from people in the state from mobile devices and computers in less than two weeks.
Leap Day Babies Born At Novant Health
Happy Leap Day! Itβs the rarest birthday, and Novant Health is proud to introduce you to some of the babies born at Novant Health medical centers on February 29, 2024.
Seven Gang Suspects Charged In Drive-By Shootings In Union County
Seven gang suspects, five of whom are juveniles, were charged in connection to four separate drive-by shootings from October of 2023 in Union County.
Child In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Car In Boone
A child sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Boone on Wednesday night.
17-Year-Old Killed In Three-Vehicle Collision In Caldwell County
A 17-year-old died on US 64 in Caldwell County after crossing the centerline and colliding head-on with an oncoming car.
Hornets Finalizing Deal With Nets' Jeff Peterson As Head Of Basketball Operations, AP Source Says
The Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a deal to make Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager Jeff Peterson their new head of basketball operations, according to a person familiar with the situation.
North Carolina's Public System Will Require Colleges To Get OK Before Changing Sports Conferences
The board overseeing North Carolinaβs public university system will require schools to get approval to change athletic conferences, which most notably could impact any potential move by Atlantic Coast Conference members North Carolina and North Carolina State.
Catawba County Bus Driver Suspended Due To Assault Allegations
A Catawba County bus driver assigned to Claremont Elementary has been suspended after an alleged assault on Wednesday, February 28th.Β
Chief Jennings Joined President Biden To Discuss Community-Based Approaches To Reduce Juvenile Crime
Charlotte Mecklenburg Chief Of Police, Johnny JenningsΒ joined President Biden at the white house to discuss community-based approaches to reduce juvenile crime on Thursday.
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