The Iron Sheik, Infamous Wrestling Villain Of The 1980s, Dies At 81
The Iron Sheik, the former pro wrestler that ascended to popularity in the 1980s died on Wednesday.
Foamy Material Floating In South Fork River Determined To Be Animal Excrement From Nearby Farm
Officials says the foamy, white material found in the South Fork Catawba River and Indian Creek is animal excrement that breached the containment reservoir on a nearby farm, according to a news release.
Canada Wildfires Lead To Air Quality Alerts In U.S.
Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
CMPD: Police Seize Hellcat, Mustang From Owners Related To Street Takeovers
On June 3rd, CMPD cited a woman after she was seen doing donuts in her Hellcat. Police say the woman was later identified as a repeat offender. She was cited for reckless driving and her Hellcat was towed for evidence.
Kia And Hyundai Thefts Continue To Rise In Charlotte
Thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles have increased 2,154% from 2022 in Charlotte, according to CMPD.
NC Law Makes It Illegal To Remove Bats During Protected Season
A law in North Carolina prevents residents from removing bats during their mating season, which is between May 1st and July 31st.
In Late Night Vote, CMS Board Approves Controversial South CLT Boundary Changes
The vote was 7-2. The two "no" votes were from board members Summer Nunn and Lisa Cline.
Code Red Air Quality Issued For The First Time In 7 Years
A Code Red Air Quality Alert is in effect for most of the area on Wednesday
Charlotte Man Accused Of Punching 1-Year-Old In Face
A 26-year-old man is accused of punching a 1-year-old in the face. Rico Williams is being held in the Mecklenburg County jail on the charge of assault on a child under 12 year-old.
Tech Firm CEO From Huntersville Shot To Death At Holly Crest Apartments
A Huntersville man who was the CEO of a tech firm was shot to death at the Holly Crest Apartments, according to police.
James Salerno Who Allegedly Killed 20 Year Old Woman Is Out On Bond Leaving Family Wanting Answers
A man charged in the brutal death of a 20-Year-Old Charlotte woman is out on bond.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Files Paperwork Launching 2024 Republican Presidential Bid
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has filed paperwork formally launching his campaign for the Republican nomination for president. Christie has cast himself as the only candidate willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump. He's set to hold a town hall in New Hampshire Tuesday evening kicking off his bid.
Collapse Of Major Dam In Southern Ukraine Triggers Emergency As Moscow And Kyiv Trade Blame
A major dam in southern Ukraine has collapsed, flooding villages, endangering crops in the country’s breadbasket and threatening drinking water supplies. Both sides in the war are rushing to evacuate residents and blaming each other for the destruction.
PGA Tour And European Tour To Merge With Saudis’ LIV Golf
The most disruptive year in golf is coming to an end. The PGA Tour and European Tour have agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf interests.
The Importance of Skin Exams
Annual skin exams by your dermatologist are essential, but self-exams in between visits could be key to catching skin cancer early.
Bojangles Is On A Special Mission To Benefit More Families Than Ever With Newly Designed Big Bo Box
In a salute to the heroes who keep us safe, Bojangles is bringing back its special-edition, Folds of Honor-themed Big Bo Box for its third tour of duty – with a twist.
Neighbors Speak Out About Proposed Huntersville Lagoon Resort
Dozens of neighbors spoke out Monday night about a proposed crystal lagoon in Huntersville. A developer wants to transform nearly 270 acres off Sam Furr Road into a resort-style property.
Deadly Shooting In Huntersville Under Investigation
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Huntersville.
Plane Destroyed After Flying Over DC, Crashing In Rural Virginia, Leaving 4 Dead
A federal investigator says it will take days to gather highly fragmented debris from a small plane that flew over Washington DC and crashed in Virginia, killing four people. The FAA has said in a brief update Monday that the plane was “destroyed” in the crash.
Former Vice President Pence Files Paperwork Launching 2024 Presidential Bid In Challenge To Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence has filed paperwork declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a historic challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump. The nation’s 48th vice president will formally launch his bid for the Republican nomination with a video and kickoff event in Iowa on Wednesday, the date of his 64th birthday.
Suspect In Natalee Holloway Disappearance To Be Extradited From Peru To US This Week
The Peruvian government says Joran van der Sloot, the main suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway, will be extradited this week to the United States.
VanVan Goes Viral and Lands on the Rising Couch
VanVan is a four year-old viral sensation who lives in Salisbury. The video of her performing the song took off and she's been getting lots of attention on local and national news programs.
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