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South Carolina Man Dies In Salisbury Skydiving Accident

A South Carolina man died in a skydiving accident in Salisbury Monday afternoon, according to officials.

Tyson Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken

Tyson Foods Inc. has recalled approximately 8,955,296 pounds of their ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) as of late last week.

The Snark: Bad Roasts, Emmys, Tucker & Scattered, Smothered, Covered & Methed

The worst Bachelorette roast ever, Emmys, Tucker Carlson and weird news in an all new Snark Report.

Tasty Tuesday: Bison Burgers with Ted's Montana Grill

You know what bison is, but do you know how to cook it? Ted's Montana Grill is sharing a great recipe for National Bison Month.

Steamy Summertime Pattern

Hot and steamy summertime pattern continues.

Community Activists Team With Health Department to Offer Door-to-Door COVID Shots

Community activists are working to increase the vaccination rate in Mecklenburg County. Action NC is now partnering with the Health Department to go door-to-door offering COVID shots. But not everyone agrees with the approach.

Saharan Dust Pausing Tropical Formation

There is no tropical cyclone activity expected over the next 5 days as African dust gives us a break in the tropics.

AEG & Zero Mile Presents Upcoming Live Music Shows Coming To Charlotte

AEG & Zero Mile presents upcoming live music shows coming to Charlotte! See the list of artists touring the area.

Suspect Charged, Man Seriously Injured After Shooting Outside Caldwell County Courthouse In Lenoir

A 48-year-old man has been charged after a victim was sent to the hospital following a shooting in front of the Caldwell Count Courthouse in Lenoir Monday morning.

Cunningham Would Legalize Marijuana If Elected SC Governor

Joe Cunningham — the former one-term Democratic congressman now running to unseat South Carolina Republican Gov. Henry McMaster — is pushing for medicinal and recreational legalization of marijuana, changes he says would offer health care options and spin off millions in tax revenue for state coffers.

Atrium Health To Build Hospital In Lake Norman

A new, 30-bed hospital will soon be built in northern Mecklenburg County. State officials have approved a certificate of need request from Atrium Health to construct a 160,000 square-foot facility in Cornelius, North Carolina.

AAA: Pump Prices In The Carolinas Trend More Expensive As Gasoline Demand Hits Record High

Pump prices in the Carolinas are continuing to trend upward as gasoline demand reached a new Energy Information Administration (EIA) record last week, which partially reflects the July 4th holiday weekend travel.

Ducks And Geese Removed From Statesville Park After Cases Of Abuse

Staff and volunteer removed ducks and geese from Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Statesville Friday after multiple cases of extreme cruelty.

Homeless Man Accused Of Shooting Victim Found Dead In Burke County Jail Cell

A homeless Burke County man, accused of shooting a victim, was found dead in his jail cell early Monday morning, according to officials.

Livingstone College To Forgive Debt Of Returning Students

Livingstone College announced Friday an initiative that will forgive the debt of students who attended Livingstone during the spring 2021 academic semester.

Winston-Salem Man Accused Of Torturing Animals, Posting Videos

A Winston-Salem man faces multiple charges after investigators connected him to videos that showed him abusing and killing small animals, according to a sheriff’s office.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Launches Fine Free Initiative

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is now fine free. The initiative kicked off on July 1 which restored full Library access to more than 150,000 county residents and provided a one-time amnesty removing fines and fees from past due accounts.

Troopers Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Crash On North Garrison Road Near Rock Hill

Troopers say they are investigating a single vehicle crash that left one person dead. The accident happened around 1:30am on North Garrison Road near Baskins Road approximately one mile east of Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Nearly 10,000 Winners To Split $3.6M NC Lottery Jackpot

Nearly 10,000 winners of a North Carolina lottery game will split the $3.6 million jackpot.

The Snark: Vrooming, Rock Names, Smurfs & Shark Week

Derek's back from the beach with new "90 Day Fiance" clips, a Smurfs collection, babies named after rock bands and Shark Week.

Men Experiencing Friend Shortage

Men are finding a harder time making friends these days. In fact, the Survey Center on American Life says men are dealing with a friendship recession.