The World's Most Popular Cocktail
Forget about jack and coke or vodka soda - the post popular cocktail in the world is a pornstar martini
Wilson's World: The Keith Family YMCAβ Getting Ready For Back To School, Fall Sports And More
Back to School means it's time for afterschool at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte! Wilson was with Adrianne Hobbs at the Keith Family YMCA and got all the info parents need about fun after the final bell.
U.S. Friends Try To Rescue Brother In Arms In Afghanistan
Mohammad Khalid Wardak had no intention of leaving Afghanistan. The high-profile national police officer had worked alongside American special forces and even went on television to challenge the Taliban to a fight. He planned to stand with his countrymen to defend his homeland after U.S. forces were gone
Native American Studies Center In Lancaster Reopens Full Time
The University of South Carolina Lancaster's Native American Studies Center will reopen its doors to visitors on a normal operating schedule beginning Tuesday, August 24th.
Tropics Stay Hot: Grace & Henry Continue Strengthening Trend
For the first time all season, we could have two hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin at the same time.
Years In The Making, R. Kelly Sex Abuse Trial Gets Underway
R&B star R. Kelly is a predator who lured girls, boys and young women with his fame and dominated them physically, sexually and psychologically, a prosecutor said Wednesday, while a defense lawyer warned jurors theyβll have to sift through lies from accusers with agendas to find the truth.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison On Child Pornography Charges
ederal authorities sentenced 39-year-old Raymond Baucom of Charlotte to 25 years in prison on Wednesday for owning child porn.
Popular Charlotte Pastor & Community Activist Dies
Charlotte Pastor Brenda Stevenson of the New Outreach Christian Center has died. She was known for her dedication to helping the poor through her charity work as well as being a beloved local pastor.
Hydrate Medical Opens New Fort Mill Location
Hydrate Medical, Charlotteβs original IV Hydration & Wellness Clinic, is pleased to announce that they are opening their newest location in the Baxter Village of Fort Mill.
Fox Tests Positive For Rabies In South Charlotte
A rabies alert will be sent out to residents on or near Seneca Place in Charlotte at 7 p.m. Wednesday night, after a fox tested positive for rabies in the area, according to CMPD Animal Care and Control.
Governor Cooper Issues State Of Emergency For N.C. In Response To Severe Weather
Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency for North Carolina on Wednesday in response to Tropical Depression Fred. He says this will activate the state's emergency operations plan and waive transportation rules to help first responders and the agriculture industry.
US Troops Can't Escort Afghans To Kabul Airport
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. military doesnβt have the capacity at this point to extend security forces beyond the perimeter of the Kabul airport in order to get more civilians safely evacuated out of Afghanistan.
Mask Or No Mask: List Of Local School Systems And Their Mask Mandates For Upcoming School Year
Several local school systems have announced their mask mandates as students and staff return for the 2021-2022 school year.Β
Hot & Steamy Close to Week
After widespread severe weather swept through the area on Tuesday, a much calmer pattern sets up shop across the Carolinas.
Charlotte To Change Streets Named For Confederate Leaders
The city of Charlotte has begun efforts to rename nine streets that were previously named for people identified as Confederate leaders and white supremacists.
Hospitalized South Charlotte Shooting Victim Dies Sparking Homicide Investigation
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a hospitalized south Charlotte shooting victim died due to their injuries Wednesday.
South Carolina Man Becomes Latest $1 Million Millionaire Maker Winner
Larry Hood of Fort Mill, S.C. found himself the latest winner of a $1 million Millionaire Maker prize.
AP Source: Biden To Require Vaccines For Nursing Home Staff
The Biden administration will move to require that nursing home staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
Flood Damage From Tropical Depression Fred In Western North Carolina | PHOTOS
Check out photos of the flood damage in western North Carolina after Tropical Depression Fred rolled through.Β
Garth Brooks Cancels Concert At Bank Of America Stadium In Charlotte Due To COVID Concerns
Garth Brooks announced Wednesday that he would be cancelling and refunding tickets to his Charlotte stadium stop, just two weeks after he stated that the tour would be reassessed, according to tour officials.Β
Old Navy Integrates Its Plus-Size Womenβs Business
Gap Inc.βs low-price division Old Navy is overhauling its approach to how it designs and markets to plus-size women, a demographic that many analysts say has been underserved.
US Health Officials Call For Booster Shots Against COVID-19
U.S. health officials Wednesday recommended all Americans get COVID-19 booster shots to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccinesβ effectiveness is falling.
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