New Proposal Emerges For Former Eastland Mall Location
QC East is a visionary project set to transform the former Eastland Mall site into a vibrant sports, tech and entertainment hub.
Project Scientist Aims to Reduce STEM Gender Gap
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women make up half of the workforce, but only account for 27% of all STEM jobs. Project Scientist was created to change that.
Police: Lenoir Man Arrested After Reports Of Local High School Students Overdosing On Marijuana Vape Pens
Police say they arrested a Lenoir man after investigating several overdoses involving local high school students who all reported using similar vape pens prior to overdosing.
Jerry Springer, Politician-Turned-TV Ringmaster, Dies at 79
Jerry Springer,Β the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families willing to bare all on weekday afternoons including brawls, obscenities and blurred images of nudity, died Thursday at 79.
Comic Store Owner Becomes Real-Life Hero Saving Woman From Attacker
A truly heroic feat by a man who sells stories of superheroes. A comic book store owner in Hickory jumped into action to save a woman being sexually assaulted nearby.
School Resource Officers Continue Active Shooter Training
The Lincoln County Sheriffβs Office School Resource Officers continued active shooter training Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Lincolnton Middle School.
Driver Alex Bowman Out At Least 3 NASCAR Races With Fractured Vertebra
Alex Bowman suffered a fractured vertebra in a sprint car crash and Hendrick Motorsports said Wednesday the NASCAR star will miss at least the next three Cup races.
Female Athletic Coach Charged With Assaulting Student At Statesville High School
A female athletic coach appeared in court on Wednesday, April 26th after being charged with assaulting an 18-year-old female student following a soccer game at Statesville High School.
Dinosaurs Will Roam Into Charlotte Over The Weekend
Jurassic Quest is coming to the Park Expo Center. What is described as America's biggest dinosaur event, comes to the Queen City on April 28th - April 30th.
Video Footage Captured From Fire Set At Strip Mall In Gastonia
Video footage has been released after a fire was set at a strip mall in Gastonia.
Police: 13-Year-Old Girl Arrested For Cutting Gastonia Firefighter With Knife
Gastonia Police say they arrested and charged a 13-year-old girl Tuesday evening after she allegedly used a knife to cut a firefighter, according to a news release.Β
Panthers Reach Consensus On Who'll Be No. 1 Pick In NFL Draft
Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich says he and general manager Scott Fitterer have agreed on which quarterback the team will select with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.
Boone Woman Hit And Killed By Vehicle On U.S. 321 In Watauga County
Troopers are investigating after a woman was hit and killed on U.S. 321 near Old U.S. Highway 421 in Watauga County.
Police Investigating After 16-Year-Old Shot In Statesville
A teenager is recovering after being shot in the leg early Tuesday morning in Statesville.
Barbie Launches First-Ever Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome + More Diverse And Inclusive Dolls
In addition to the Fashionista doll with Down syndrome, the year's Fashionistas lineup includes new dolls in a variety of body types, skin tones, eye colors, hair colors and textures, body types, and disabilities including a new Fashionista doll wearing braces and a Ken Fashionista doll with a prosthetic leg.
Charlotte Conservatory Theatre Extends POTUS To Cain Center For The Arts
Charlotte Conservatory Theatre, the Queen Cityβs newest professional performing arts company, is pleased to announce that their second production, Selina Fillingerβs recent Broadway smash POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumba** are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, will extend its run to the Cain Center for the Arts from April 26-29.
We Rock Charlotte Celebrates Student Album & Music Video Release Party
We Rock Charlotte, a local music and arts non-profit, is thrilled to announce the upcoming Student Album and Music Video Release Party, taking place on May 6th at the Independent Picture House.
Biden Announces 2024 Reelection Bid: 'Letβs Finish This Job'
President Joe Biden has formally announced he's running for reelection in 2024. Biden made the announcement Tuesday.
Several Businesses Impacted by Massive Fire in Downtown Statesville
The fire started early Tuesday morning at GG's art shop and spread to several other buildings. Multiple agencies are on scene. Shop owners tell us the impact it's having on their businesses.
Missing 5-Year-Old Girl From Chapel Hill Has Been Located & Is Safe
Amber Alert has been canceled. Arielle Williams has been located and is safe.
Lancaster Women Killed In Motorcycle Accident In York County
The York County Coroner says 52-year-old Anna Jorgensen, of Lancaster, was riding as a passenger on the motorcycle when it hit a curb. Jorgensen died from her injuries.
Central Piedmont Hosts Large-Scale Emergency Demonstration With Local First Responders
Central Piedmont Community College, along with CMPD, MEDIC, Charlotte Fire, and more, held a large-scale emergency incident response demonstration with students from local healthcare programs.
