Watching Wintry Friday Night
Another Friday, another winter storm.
Holocaust Novel "Maus" Banned In Tennessee School District
A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to βinappropriate languageβ and an illustration of a nude woman.
DHEC: South Carolina Caught Up On Backlog Of COVID Tests
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental announced on Thursday that all of its COVID-19 testing vendors have cleared their backlogs and testing wait times will return to the standard 48-hour period.
House Fire In Hickory, Dog Found Dead
A dog was killed in a Hickory house fire Wednesday night.
Charlotte's Washington, Toronto's Champagnie Fined $15,000
The NBA has announced Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington and Toronto Raptors forward Justin Champagnie have been fined $15,000 apiece for their roles in an on-court altercation on Tuesday.
Biden: 1st Black Woman Justice On High Court 'Long Overdue'
President Joe Biden on Thursday reiterated his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was βlong overdue,β as he praised retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.
Justice Breyer Confirms He Is Retiring From Supreme Court
Justice Stephen Breyer is making it official, telling President Joe Biden in a letter that he will step down from the court later this year.
Novant Health Rewards Team Members With Surprise Week Of Paid Time Off Or Cash Award
During a weekly, systemwide town hall, Novant Health President and CEO Carl S. Armato announced a surprise reward, which gives each full-time team member* the option of receiving an additional week of paid time off (PTO) or an equivalent cash award.
Lowe's Teams Up With Petco To Offer Pet Supplies, Services
Loweβs is betting its customers want cans of dog food as well as cans of paint.
Hornets Break Franchise Record With 158-126 Win Over Pacers
The Charlotte Hornets broke the franchiseβs single-game scoring record on Wednesday night and notched the highest point total in the NBA this season in their 158-126 rout of the Indiana Pacers.
Roethlisberger Retires At 39: Time To 'Hang Up My Cleats'
Ben Roethlisbergerβs NFL career is over. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback has announced his retirement.
Jackpot Tops $400 Million In Fridayβs Mega Millions Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot is climbing higher as North Carolinians can play for a $421 million jackpot prize in Fridayβs drawing.
Another Weekend, Another Round of Snow
Third weekend in a row with accumulating snow possible for the region. Blustery Saturday to follow.
North Carolina Chosen For Supersonic Passenger Jet Plant
A Colorado-based aviation company has chosen North Carolina as the location for a new plant that will manufacture next-generation supersonic passenger jets.
Jury Finds Former Rock Hill Police Officer Not Guilty Of Misdemeanor Assault
A jury has found a former Rock Hill police officer not guilty of assaulting a man during a controversial arrest.
Woman Accused Of Shooting Husband In Union County Turns Herself Into Authorities
Authorities say Lavonda Earley shot her 56-year-old husband as he was getting into the shower.
New COVID-19 Testing Site At The LP Frans Stadium In Hickory Opens Friday
Beginning Friday, January 28th, a new COVID-19 testing site located at the LP Frans Stadium in Hickory will be open to the public.
Vaccine Mandate To Kick In For First Wave Of Health Workers
A requirement to get vaccinated against COVID-19 kicks in Thursday for millions of health care workers in about half the states.
Police: 1 In Custody, 2 On The Run After Shoe Sale Turned Armed Robbery In Lincoln County
Deputies say one Charlotte man has been arrested and two are still wanted in connection to a shoe sale turned armed robbery back in November of 2021.Β
Troopers: 4 Hurt After Fiery Head-On Collision Involving A Cabarrus County School Bus & Car
Troopers say four people were injured after a fiery head-on collision involving a school bus and car in Cabarrus County on Wednesday.
Detectives Search For Missing 16-Year-Old Gastonia Girl As Concern Grows
Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl.
NC Treasurer's Report Critical Of How Hospitals Bill Poor
A report on North Carolina's nonprofit hospitals is critical of how they bill the poor for medical care.
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