Gaston County Reports 8th Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2021
Gaston County is reporting its 8th confirmed rabies case of 2021 after a dog in Bessemer City was attacked by an infected raccoon on Wednesday.
Ovens Auditorium Ranked 9th Worldwide In Theatre Ticket Sales
Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte has been ranked 9th in ticket sales out of all the theatre venues in the world, according to Pollstar's Year End Ticket Sales Report.
OSHA Vaccine Mandate Penalties To Start January 10th
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration says it will not issue citations tied to its coronavirus vaccination mandate before Jan. 10. This will give companies time to adjust to and implement the requirements.
N.C. Health Experts Urge Booster Shots As Omicron Variant SpreadsΒ
Health experts are urging North Carolinians to get vaccinated and their booster shots as soon as possible, as they predict a surge in COVID-19 infections due to the presence of the Omicron variant.
Chester County Schools Going Remote Temporarily After Winter Break
Chester County Schools will operate remotely the week after winter break in anticipation of another spike in COVID-19 cases, school officials announced on Friday.
U.S. Marshals Searching For Suspect In Fatal Drive-By Shooting In Shelby, Offering $5,000 Reward
The U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of a man wanted by Shelby Police for the murder of a 16-year-old girl.
Beloved Huntersville Teacher Receives Early Christmas Surprise, A New Car
Parents, students and the entire community raised thousands of dollars for a new car for a pre-school teacher at Lake Forest Church.
Wet & Windy Weekend Ahead
While the rain on the way won't exactly be drought-busting, we'll take what we can get.
3 NFL Games Moved Due To COVID-19 Outbreaks
The NFL has moved three games because of COVID-19 outbreaks: Las Vegas at Cleveland from Saturday to Monday; and Seattle at the Los Angeles Rams and Washington at Philadelphia from Sunday to Tuesday.
Charlotte Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Spill At Lake Norman
Charlotte Water Crews responded to a wastewater overflow near Queensdale Drive in Cornelius on Friday, according to a news release.
Police: Man Wanted For Robbing Morganton Grocery Store At Gunpoint
Police are searching for a man after he robbed a grocery store in Morganton at gunpoint and took off with cash.
Troopers Investigate A Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash In Catawba County
Troopers are investigating a fatal Catawba County crash after a woman was killed when she lost control of her 2007 Nissan Altima Friday morning.
Federal Authorities Sentence Asheville Man To 28 Years In Prison On Child Pornography Charges
Federal authorities have sentenced an Asheville man to 28 years in prison for using the app Snapchat to induce teenage girls to produce child pornography and engage in sexual acts for money.
Police Charge Albemarle Man With 10 Counts Of Statutory Rape
An Albemarle man has been arrested and charged for statutory rape of a child less than 15-years-old, according to police.
Police: 19-Year-Old Son Charged With Attempted Murder Of Father Following Stabbing In Gastonia
Detectives have charged a 19-year-old man with attempted murder after he stabbed his 66-year-old father inside their Gastonia home on Thursday.
NFL Player To Donate $20K In Christmas Cheer To Rock Hill Students
Rock Hill students and their families will be gifted $20,000 in gift cards and Cleveland Brown swag thanks to large holiday donation provided by NFL player Jadeveon Clowney.
COVID-19 Fears Dash Hopes For The Holiday Season...Again
This yearβs holiday season was supposed to be a do-over for last yearβs subdued celebrations. Instead itβs turning into a redux of restrictions, cancellations and rising angst over the never-ending pandemic.
Butler High Actively Investigating Sex Assault
An investigation into an alleged sexual assault is active and ongoing at Butler High School in Matthews, according to school officials.
Lake Norman Lighted Boat Parade Sets Sail Saturday
Rain or shine, the parade will set sail from Blythe Landing this weekend.
What the Tech: Gifts Your Friends Haven't Heard Of
Everyone has someone on their Christmas shopping list who is hard to buy for - but Jamey Tucker is making things easier
More Record Temps and Rain for the Weekend
Stretch of 70s into the start of the weekend. Rain chances return Saturday.
Alexander County Deputy Injured After Being Rammed by Stolen Deputy Vehicle
An Alexander County deputy is injured but expected to be okay after being rammed by a suspect inside a stolen deputy vehicle. The suspect is in custody facing several charges.
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