Ashe County Schools Closed Thursday Due To Threat Of Wintry Weather
Thursday was scheduled to be the last school day for students before Winter Break.Β Students will return to class January 9, 2023.
Winter Storm Adds Uncertainty To Strong Holiday Travel Demand
Concerns about illness or inflation arenβt stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday season. But a massive winter storm might.
Biden Admin Announces $10.4 Million in Funding for Transit Services in Rural Communities Across NC
Salisbury is among the 11 rural communities. The project will encourage pooled transit trips to reduce emissions, reduce wait times and improve travel time reliability.
Atrium Health Ballpark Named 2022 Ballpark of the Year by Ballpark Digest
This national honor places the ballpark in the ranks of the best major and minor baseball league venues across the country.
North Carolina Ranked 18th in Worst Drivers
The busy holiday travel season is well underway and according to a one recent study from Quote Wizard, North Carolina is ranked 18th when it comes to worst drivers in the nation, 1st being the worst and 50th being the best.
Don't Waste Your Money: Facebook Christmas Scams
A warning about scams on Facebook that are targeting people in need of money, or companionship around the holidays. In today's "Don't Waste Your Money", John Matarese shows some of the top ones to watch for.
Steelers Hall of Fame Running Back Franco Harris Dies at 72
Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored βThe Immaculate Reception,β considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72.
Two Dead In California Earthquake, Tens Of Thousands Still Without Power
Tens of thousands remain without power after a powerful earthquake rocked a rural stretch of the Northern California coast. Twelve injuries have been reported from the magnitude 6.4 earthquake that hit early Tuesday near Ferndale. Pacific Gas & Electric has restored power to about 40,000 customers.
CMPD Officer Passes Away
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings shared that Officer Dean Lauber has passed away.
Winter Storms Affecting Holiday Travel, Airlines Offering Waivers
Delta, United and other airlines say they are loosening their change fee policies so travelers can choose new flights and avoid the bad weather. The weather added uncertainty to what's expected to be a busy travel season. AAA estimates that nearly 113 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. That's 4% higher than last year.
Elon Musk Stepping Down As Twitter CEO
Billionaire Elon Musk is stepping down as Twitter's CEO when the company finds a replacement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Visiting The White House Today
The trip comes as Biden is set to announce new funding for Ukraine.
Child Spends $900 on Roblox
Watch your kids when they're on the phone, because they could spend $900 before you know it!
Messy Thursday, Bitter Chill Ahead
Many spots south of I-85 saw their first snowfall of the season yesterday, but it's mainly wet from here.
CMPD Animal Care & Control Shelter Runs Out Of Space
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control has halted all owner surrenders of dogs. The shelter is out of kennel space.
Vigil Held In Cornelius For Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Madalina Cojocari
Hundreds came together for a prayer vigil for 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari on Tuesday night. The community is demanding answers after the little girl disappeared and wasn't reported missing for three weeks.
Holiday Travel Warnings: Winter Storm Will Likely Bring Delays & Cancelations
Holiday travel could be impacted by a major winter storm
Dr. Crystal Hill Named Interim Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Hill has been CMS Chief of Staff since May; long-time educator is a former assistant superintendent of Cabarrus County Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Is On Track To Enter The Holiday Weekend Over-Capacity With Dogs
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Controlβs (AC&C) dog kennels are all filled with dogs waiting for their Christmas miracle, a home. Due to this massive lack of space issue and capacity for care, as of December 20, 2022, AC&C is suspending accepting owner-surrender dogs.
Christmas At Dollywood - Bahakel Entertainment Special
Join Bahakel Entertainment hosts Anna Kooiman and Greg Rowles as they take you to one of our nation's most beloved theme parks during this one-hour original special on Christmas night with an encore airing on New Year's Day.
Congress Moves To Ban TikTok From US Government Devices
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday. It's the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
LA Taps Hotel Rooms as Estimated 40,000 People Live Homeless
The new mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, said Sunday her administration will start moving homeless people from tent encampments into hotels and motels through a new program that launches Tuesday.
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