Detectives Investigate Homicide After Gunshot Victim Turns Up At Pineville Hospital
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a homicide after a gunshot victim arrived at a hospital in Pineville, N.C. on Thursday.
Child Tax Credit Starts Hitting US Families' Bank Accounts
The child tax credit had always been an empty gesture to millions of parents like Tamika Daniel. That changed Thursday when the first payment of $1,000 hit Danielβs bank account.
Police: 6 Charged In The Murder Of Ah'Miyahh Howell In Statesville
Police were able to take Donnell Ellison into custody on Thursday for his involvement in the murder of 8-year-old Ah'Miyahh Howell in Statesville.
CMPD: Suspects Wanted For Robbing Handicap Victim At An East Charlotte Home
Police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in a home invasion where they beat and robbed a disabled man in east Charlotte
"Like Madness": Dozens Dead, More Missing in Devastating European Floods
Over two months worth of rainfall has fallen in just two days as water levels continue to rise.
Police: 9-Year-Old Dies In Gaston County Car Crash During Rainstorm
Dallas Police say a 9-year-old died Wednesday night after getting into a car crash during a rainstorm in Gaston County.
North Carolina Announces 2nd Round Winners Of Vaccine Lottery
Dr. Mandy Cohen announced the second round winners on Thursday for North Carolina's Your Shot at A Million Summer Cash drawing and Summer Cash 4 College drawing.
Deputies: Gastonia Man Charged For Child Sexual Assaults In Lincoln County
A 37-year-old Gastonia man has been charged in connection to child sexual assault cases that date back to 2014, according to deputies.
Rock Hill Teen Chosen For 2021 National Fast-Pitch All-South Second Team
A junior with Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill just became the first athlete at her school to be named to one of the national athletic teams.
Video Games Coming To Netflix? Latest Hiring Offers A Clue
Netflix has hired veteran video game executive Mike Verdu, signaling the video streaming service is poised to expand into another fertile field of entertainment.
EXPLAINER: How NC Is Distributing $1.3B In Rental Aid
A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes.
19-Year-Old Man Shot, Drove To Salisbury Police Department For Help
An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old victim arrived at the Salisbury Police Department's headquarters suffering from a gunshot wound Thursday.
How The Expanded Child Tax Credit Payments Work
The Biden administration is beginning to distribute expanded child tax credit payments, giving parents on average $423 this month, with payments continuing through the end of the year.
US Unemployment Claims Fall To 360,000, A New Pandemic Low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has reached its lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the U.S. economy and job market are quickly rebounding from the pandemic recession.
AAA Examines Driving Habits In The Height Of The COVID Pandemic
AAA is examining how the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, such as stay-at-home orders, led to a drastic drop in U.S. road travel and a sharp increase in the number of people who chose to stay home in 2020.
Manufacturing Plant MaxLife Expanding In Rowan County
MaxLife Industries announced Thursday an expansion of the companyβs local footprint by leasing a 46,000 square foot warehouse space that will serve as the companyβs second manufacturing plant and customer service headquarters. With this expansion, located at 1335 Litton Drive in Salisbury, MaxLife seeks to immediately hire 55 local workers in its two manufacturing plants.
Two 15-Year-Olds Charged In Rock Hill Shooting After Chase
Two 15-year-olds have been charged for a Wednesday afternoon Rock Hill shooting after a car chase, according to police.
Court Orders Shorter Sentence For βTiger Kingβ Joe Exotic
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that βTiger Kingβ Joe Exotic should get a shorter prison sentence for his role in a murder-for-hire plot and violating federal wildlife laws.
SC Health Experts Warn Of βAlarmingβ Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Public health experts warned Wednesday of another surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths across South Carolina as more than half of state residents remain unvaccinated.
Popeye's Stockpiling Chicken For Nuggets Debut
Popeye's prepared for chicken nuggets debut with a stockpile of chicken. The new menu item comes just as the nation is experiencing a tight supply of chicken.
Steamy Summertime Stretch Continues
Another day with more heat and chance storms.Β
Edge On The Clock: Unpopular Twitter "Fleets" Feature Will End August 3rd
The social media platform announced Wednesday that the feature will end on August 3rd. Fleets allowed users to share text, photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours, like Snapchat or Instagram stories.
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