Covid-19 Cases Increase Again In Mecklenburg County, Delta Variant Discovered In 5 Cases
Mecklenburg County Health leaders say Covid-19 cases are once again on the rise, most sick people haven't been vaccinated.
Biz Markie, Known For Classic Rap Song 'Just A Friend,' Dies
Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic βJust a Friend,β has died. He was 57.
Fox Tests Positive For Rabies In Huntersville, N.C.
A rabies alert was sent out to residents on or near Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road in Huntersville at 7 p.m. Thursday night, after a fox tested positive for rabies in the area, according to the Huntersville Police Department's Animal Care and Control.
Hornets, Bank Of America Team Up For 2nd Annual Week Of Community Service
The Charlotte Hornets, in partnership with Bank of America, will host a Week of Service for the second year in a row from July 19th through July 23rd.
Trump Showerhead Rule On More Water Flow Goes Down The Drain
So much for Donald Trumpβs quest for βperfectβ hair. The Biden administration is reversing a Trump-era rule approved after the former president complained he wasnβt getting wet enough because of limits on water flow from showerheads.
Make Homemade Dog Treats With The Catawba County Library
The Catawba County Library is hosting a virtual workshop on Tuesday, July 20th to go over how to make homemade dog treats.
Charlotte's BackStage Lounge To Host 3-Day Elton John Inspired Art Show By Bernie Taupin
BackStage Lounge in Charlotte is excited to announce they will be hosting a rare exhibition of artwork by Bernie Taupin, lifelong visual artist and world-renowned songwriter, from Thursday, July 22nd through Saturday, July 24th.
Carolina Soul Band To Perform In Downtown York Summer Concert Series July 22nd
It's time to make your soul happy! The Carolina Soul Band is coming to York, S.C. for its next free summer concert on July 22nd.
CMPD Releases Body Cam Footage Of Failed SWAT Operation, Home Left In Unlivable Conditions
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released body camera footage on Friday of a SWAT operation that left a home in east Charlotte in unlivable conditions last year.
37-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Wooded Area In Lincolnton, Homicide Investigation Underway
The suspicious death case of a man who was found in a wooded area in Lincolnton Tuesday evening is now being investigated as a homicide, according to deputies.
Surgeon General Urges US Fight Against COVID Misinformation
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Thursday called for a national effort to fight misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, urging tech companies, health care workers, journalists and everyday Americans to do more to address an βurgent threatβ to public health.
AP Source: 2 NFL Teams Remain Under 50% Vaccinated
Two NFL teams remain under 50% vaccinated less than two weeks from the start of training camp, a person familiar with the vaccination rates told The Associated Press.
Some North Carolina Hospitals Dangerously Low On Blood
Leaders of the agencies that provide blood to some North Carolina hospitals say the easing of the coronavirus pandemic has created potentially dangerous shortages.
Family Sues Airline, Saying Aborted Landing Ruined Vacation
A Cleveland County family has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines saying a turbulent and aborted landing in 2019 caused injuries and forced the family to forgo much of a planned vacation.
Changes Coming to this Steamy Forecast
Steamy stretch through the weekend. Strong storms are possible this weekend with cooler temps next week.
Deputy Shot In The Leg During Domestic Dispute In Caldwell County
A deputy is recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg after responding to a domestic dispute in Granite Falls, according to a news release.
What Pairs With Beetle? Startups Seek To Make Bugs Tasty
Tiziana Di Costanzo makes pizza dough from scratch, mixing together flour, yeast, a pinch of salt, a dash of olive oil and something a bit more unusual β ground acheta domesticus, better known as cricket powder.
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.
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