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NC State Park System Reports Record 22.8M Visitors In 2021

North Carolina’s state parks system saw a record number of visitors last year.

Pfizer Opens Study Of COVID Shots Updated To Match Omicron

Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.

Warmest Day Of The Week, Temps Drop Wednesday

Short-Lived Warm Up, Cold Settles in to End January

Last mild day before chilly streak sets in. Watching weekend coastal storm.

Panthers Bring McAdoo On As Offensive Coordinator

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to become their next offensive coordinator.

Driver Facing Charges After Woman Killed In Head-On Crash On North Sharon Amity

Police say a 35-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash on North Sharon Amity on January 23rd. Now, a man is facing charges related to the fatal accident.

American Cuts 835 Monthly Flights At Charlotte-Douglas International Airport

American recently adjusted their March 2022 schedule at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, reducing total monthly departures by 835 flights, or approximately 27 flights per day.

Three New COVID-19 Testing Sites Opening Jan. 25th

In a continued effort to increase access to COVID-19 testing in the area, Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) has worked in collaboration with MAKO Medical to open three new COVID-19 testing sites Tuesday, Jan. 25.

AAA: Gas Prices In Carolinas Slightly Higher Than Last Week

Gas prices in the Carolinas haven’t moved much, even as the price of crude rises to multi-year highs.

Graduation Rates Dip Across US As Pandemic Stalls Progress

An analysis shows high school graduation rates dipped in at least 20 states after the first full school year disrupted by the pandemic.

Caldwell County Man Pockets $200,000 Lottery Prize

Bryan Maldonado of Lenoir tried his luck on a $5 scratch-off ticket and won a $200,000 prize.

Mazda Of South Charlotte Does Its Part To End Hunger In The Carolinas

Mazda of South Charlotte is continuing its efforts to end hunger via its partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The collaboration began in 2021 and seeks to address the approximately 512,000 people in the area that live below the poverty level, most of whom are seniors and children.