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Make Your Own Marbleized Wine Glass With The Catawba County Library

Sign up to make your own marbleized wine glass on August 4th with the Catawba County library's latest adult STEAM workshop.

Once Fading, Mask Sales Starting To Rebound

Masks, which had started to disappear from store shelves, may be front and center again.

Cooling Stations Open In Mecklenburg County As Residents Battle Extreme Heat

As temperatures continue to rise, community leaders are coming together to open all cooling stations in Mecklenburg County to help residents beat the heat.

Charlotte Man Posts To Social Media Claiming He Shot A Man Trying To Rob Him

Justified Homicide: Man Will Not Be Charged For Fatal Shooting On Delta Lake Drive In East Charlotte

Detectives with CMPD say the shooting death of 18-year-old Milton Howard on Delta Lake Drive in east Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide. The man, claiming to be the shooter, took to Facebook Live, saying he shot the teen because he tried to rob him.

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Pinky's Westside Grill In Charlotte To Raise Prices In Order To Stay Open

Owner of Pinky's Westside Grill in Charlotte, Greg Auten, took to Facebook Live on Thursday to say prices at the restaurant are going up. Auten says this price increase comes as a lot of items they receive from other countries are unavailable or hard to come by.

Platinum Hip-Hop Artist Saweetie Collabs With McDonalds To Bring Her Favorite Order To Fans Nationwide | PHOTOS

McDonalds revealed its next Famous Orders celebrity partner on Thursday, so get ready for an icy summer as the brand teams up with platinum hip-hop artist Saweetie.

GOP Governors Lend Support To Mississippi Anti-Abortion Law

Led by South Carolina’s Henry McMaster, a dozen Republican governors are wading into a lawsuit over Mississippi’s new anti-abortion law, the outcome of which could have implications for similar measures across the country.

South Carolina Health Officials Encourage Masks, Vaccines In Schools

South Carolina health officials are still recommending students and teachers wear masks indoors to curb COVID-19′s spread in the upcoming school year, though state lawmakers have already banned school districts from requiring the face coverings.

CMPD: Fatal South Charlotte Stabbing Of 69-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say the fatal stabbing of 69-year-old Calvin Hilton in south Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.

Police Arrest 3 People In Lancaster After Finding Illegal Drugs Inside Home

Three people were arrested in Lancaster after police executed a search warrant of a home on Tilly Lane and say they found illegal drugs inside.

Panthers Expecting Great Things From 'Different Breed' Burns

The gray wristband on Brian Burns’ left arm reads “different breed.” The Carolina Panthers believe their 6-foot-5, 250-pound edge rusher has the potential to be just that and more entering his third NFL season.

Man Charged With Murder After Fatal East Charlotte Shooting Of 18-Year-Old

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have charged a 19-year-old man for an east Charlotte shooting that left an 18-year-old dead in early July.

CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston Sends Mask Recommendation To Board Of Education

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' Superintendent Earnest Winston sent a memorandum to the Board of Education recommending all students, staff, volunteers, and visitors inside CMS facilities to wear masks for the 2021-2022 school year.

8.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Alaska

This is the strongest earthquake to shake the state since 1965.

10 Grilling Tips (And A Shrimp Cocktail Recipe To Use Them)

This time of year, everyone asks me how they can become a better griller. It all comes down to the following 10 tips, the most important of which is knowing the difference between direct and indirect cooking.

Woman Unaware She Had $39M Lottery Ticket In Purse For Weeks

Lottery officials say a woman in Germany carried a winning ticket in her purse for weeks without realizing it was worth about 33 million euros ($39 million).

Triple Digit Feels to End to the Week

Hot and steamy to end the week. Cooler temps next week.

Biden To Allow Eviction Moratorium To Expire Saturday

The Biden administration will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied after the Supreme Court signaled it could only be extended until the end of the month.

Rural SC Counties Worry Redistricting Will Curb Their Power

South Carolina’s rapid growth isn’t happening in rural areas, and people who live outside places like Greenville, Myrtle Beach and the state’s suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina, are worried this year’s redistricting is going to take away more of their dwindling power.