Landis Fire Department Temporarily Shuts Down Due To COVID-19 Outbreak
The Landis Fire Department has decided to temporarily suspend operations after several members of the department contracted COVID-19.
Steamy Sequence Survives, Scattered Storms Return
While severe weather is unlikely heading into the weekend, heavy storms could pose a minor flood threat over the next few days.
Hundreds Of UNC Charlotte Students Displaced After Signing Onto Unfinished ApartmentsΒ
As the fall semester starts up at UNC Charlotte, hundreds of students will not have a place to call home as construction on the East Village Student Apartments remains unfinished.
AP Source: Hornetsβ Rozier Agrees To 4-Year, $97M Extension
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a four-year, $97 million contract extension with guard Terry Rozier, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Panthers' Rhule Unhappy With Passing Game Vs. Ravens
Panthers coach Matt Rhule emerged from Wednesdayβs joint practices against the Baltimore Ravens unhappy with his teamβs passing game, particularly Carolinaβs wide receivers.
Mecklenburg County Approves Countywide Mask Mandate To Take Effect On Aug. 28
Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris says 50 percent of the county's population is vaccinated. The mask mandate is in effect because of the percent positives, hospitalizations and cases continuing to head in the wrong direction.
Afghans Plead For Faster US Evacuation From Taliban Rule
Educated young women, former U.S. military translators and other Afghans most at-risk from the Taliban appealed to the Biden administration to get them on evacuation flights as the United States struggled to bring order to the continuing chaos at the Kabul airport.
Woman Comes Face-To-Face With Snake In Australia Supermarket
Helaina Alati was browsing the spice aisle of an Australian supermarket when she came face-to-face with a huge snake.
Glass Animals To Perform Four North Carolina Shows During Dreamland Tour
British electronic/pop band Glass Animals will be making four tour stops in North Carolina.Β The band shot to fame with songs like 'Heat Waves' and 'Tokyo Drifting' from their most recent album, Dreamland.
Gaston County Woman Says $1 Million Prize βIs Like A Dream Come Trueβ
Latoya Henderson of Stanley couldnβt believe her luck when her $10 ticket revealed a $1 million prize.
Charlotte Knights Change Name To Charlotte Traffic Cones On August 20th
When the Charlotte Knights take the field Friday, August 20th, at Truist Field the team will play as the Charlotte Traffic Cones. The idea was inspired by the growth that Charlotte has experienced over the years.
Triple Digit Feels, Scattered Showers & Storms
Today is our next best chance for storms for awhile. That said, the heat and humidity aren't going anywhere!
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.
