Hot and Hazy to End the Week
Drier air starting to move back into the region. The 90s return today.
Seventh Annual Dragon Boat Festival Returns July 24th
The Seventh Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival will be held at The Shrine Club on High Rock Lake on Sat., July 24, 9 a.m. β 4 p.m. The festival will showcase several food trucks and local breweries as well as family activities and outdoor recreation retailer, Backcountry and Beyond.
On the Road with James: Rockingham
Take a trip with James to Richmond County, North Carolina, to take on Rockingham!
Piedmont Lithium Makes Case for Gaston Co. Mine; Protesters Oppose Plan
A battle is brewing over a proposed lithium mine in Gaston County. Piedmont Lithium has a deal to sell the material to Tesla for electric car batteries, but neighbors are raising concerns.
Three Charged For Firearm Theft In Lincolnton
Three suspects have been charged in the theft of firearms valued at $3,700 from a home east of Lincolnton.
Health Officials: Precautions Urged After West Nile Virus Found In Mecklenburg County
The State Laboratory of Public Health identified West Nile virus (WNV) in a mosquito collected in central Mecklenburg County Wednesday, July 14. So far, no Mecklenburg County residents have contracted neuroinvasive WNV.
Group Licensing: A New Way For College Athletes To Cash In
With college athletes able to profit from their fame for the first time, North Carolina opened a new path Tuesday for its players to cash in: group licensing for official Tar Heels merchandise.
Blue Originβs Bezos Reaches Space On 1st Passenger Flight
Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket companyβs first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft.
Gaston County Woman Wins $200,000 Scratch-Off Prize
Vera Bolin of Gastonia tried her luck on a $5 Ca$h Plu$ scratch-off and won a $200,000 prize. Β
Canada To Let Vaccinated US Citizens Enter Country On Aug. 9
Canada announced Monday it will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens into Canada on Aug. 9, and those from the rest of the world on Sept. 7.
Tasty Tuesday: Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge
Hall of fame barbecue spot, Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge is in studio, showing they've got more than just top notch BBQ.
Rising Games: Never Have I Ever with Hugo the Hornet
The Rising Games continue, playing "never have I ever" with Hugo!
Rising Games: Baseball, Basketball & Boxing at Spare Time Entertainment
It is Rising Games week - and we got three sports in one!
Rising Games: Events, Merch & Helping the Community at the Spectrum Center
It is Rising Games week and we are live at the Spectrum Center!
North Carolina Jobless Rate Falls For Ninth Straight Month
More people entered North Carolinaβs labor force and were hired in June compared to the month before, according to state officials who announced the unemployment rate fell for the ninth consecutive month.
Armed Suspect Arrested After Barricading Himself In Home Outside Uptown Charlotte
A 35-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he barricaded himself in a home outside of Uptown Charlotte, following an accused assault of a woman, according to police.
Denver Man Arrested, Deputies Seize $128,000+ Worth Of Crystal Meth
A 35-year-old Denver man was arrested Friday on multiple charges for distributing large amounts of methamphetamine across several counties including Lincoln, Catawba and Iredell, according to deputies.
Another Soggy and Cool Summer Day
Showers and isolated storms with below-average temperatures today.Β
Cabarrus County Man Nearly Threw Away His $120,000 Cash 5 Ticket
Jerry Dennis of Concord said he nearly tossed out the window of his truck a Cash 5 ticket that turned out to be worth $120,000.
Neighbors Concerned About Proposed Gaston Co. Lithium Mine
Tuesday night, neighbors hope to learn more about plans for a proposed lithium mine in Gaston County. The material would be used to power batteries for electric cars, but neighbors worry about the environmental impact.
Feast or Famine 48-Hour Rainfall Totals
Some neighborhoods have received over a months worth of rainfall in the last 48-hours.
COVID-19 Cluster Reported On UNC Charlotte Campus
UNC Charlotte has confirmed one COVID-19 cluster through its Niner Health Check, testing and contact tracing protocols. The cluster involves five students residing both on and off campus.Β
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