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NC Legislature Considers Bonuses For Unemployed Who Get Jobs

North Carolina unemployment benefit recipients could get bonuses of $1,500 if they return to work soon under a measure unveiled Thursday by Republican legislators.

Boating Safety Is Crucial As We Head Into Prime Boating Season, Officials Say

As the 2021 summer boating season gets underway and more vessels are being registered, officials say it is vital to know how to boat responsible in order to keep everyone safe.

Charlotte Couple Accused Of Stealing Booster Club Funds

A Charlotte couple is accused of stealing $200,000 from a high school booster club and using COVID-19-relief business loans to cover their crime, federal authorities said.

Photo Goes East Satellite Image Hurricane Laura 082620 Approaching Gulf Coast

NOAA Calls for Above-Average Hurricane Season

The announcement hardly comes as a surprise after a record-breaking 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Senior Prank At East Lincoln High School Leads To 12 Students Being Charged

A senior prank at East Lincoln High School that left the school and buses with damages Monday resulted in 12 students facing charges, deputies say.

10 Seconds Of Terror: Alaska Man Survives Brown Bear Mauling

Allen Minish was alone and surveying land for a real estate agent in a wooded, remote part of Alaska, putting some numbers into his GPS unit when he looked up and saw a large brown bear walking about 30 feet (9 meters) away.

Coca-Cola Racing Family Driver Joey Logano Visits Virtually With American Forces Network Pacific, 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade in Japan

Earlier this week, Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Joey Logano met virtually with troops from American Forces Network Pacific and the U.S. Army 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade from Japan, as part of Charlotte Motor Speedway’s virtual Mission 600.

Babylon Hookah Lounge Shooting Surveillance Video

One Arrested For Shootout Near Hookah Lounge In Uptown Charlotte, Police Searching For Additional Suspects | VIDEO

A 43-year-old man has been charged for the Babylon Hookah Lounge shooting that left one person hurt but the investigation continues as police request the public's help identifying additional suspects in the case.

Drought Conditions Continue in Carolinas

With very few rain chances in sight for the time being, the drought is only expected to worsen.

Goodwill Stores Have A Message: Please Stop Donating Trash

Across the country, thrift stores have been flooded by household items, the offerings of people who have been homebound for months and are eager to clear out some of their possessions. Problem is, too many such items could most accurately be described as trash.

Construction Worker Dies In Alexander County Trench Collapse

A 37-year-old construction worker was killed when a trench collapsed in Alexander County, according to authorities.

The Snark: MAFS Reunion, Conspiracy Theory Thursday & Baby Guiliani

Chris finally had to answer for his terrible behavior toward his wife Paige on the "Married At First Sight" reunion. He decided to threaten his pastor in the process.

Toasty and Dry Today, Heat Wave Coming

Heat Wave taking shape across the southeast. Atlantic Hurricane season likely off to an early start.

Despite Disappointing Finish, Future Is Bright For Hornets

When it comes to tough lessons in basketball, Hornets head coach James Borrego believes that what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

Businesses Prepare for Reduced Lanes in Plaza Midwood for Stormwater Pipe Installation

Drivers in Plaza Midwood are preparing for months of traffic headaches as crews install a stormwater pipe on Central Avenue. Businesses are also bracing for impacts after already suffering due to COVID restrictions.

Omega Blocking Pattern Will Bring High Heat For Days

An Omega Blocking Pattern is taking over the east coast

10 Things To Be Excited About At The Movies This Summer

After more than a year of uncertainty and ever-fluctuating release schedules, there will be a summer movie season. The blockbusters are back. The smell of popcorn is in the air.

Eat Black Charlotte Week And Festival Coming June 4th-12th

Eat Black Charlotte Week, powered by OrthoCarolina, is a celebration of Charlotte’s Black food culture and will feature prix fixe menus from over 20 participating businesses, June 4-12.

Charlotte Pride Returns To In-Person Events In 2021

Charlotte Pride, the leader in LGBTQ visibility in Charlotte and the Carolinas, announced on May 18 it will return to in-person events and programs in a four-month-long Charlotte Pride Season running from August through November 2021.

Colonial Pipeline Confirms It Paid $4.4M To Hackers

The operator of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline confirmed it paid $4.4 million to a gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems.

Broadband, Education Atop Cooper’s $5.7B Virus Aid Proposals

Broadband, K-12 and higher education, local infrastructure and targeted businesses would be among the greatest beneficiaries in Gov. Roy Cooper’s proposals unveiled Wednesday on how to spend $5.7 billion in federal COVID-19 aid recently approved by Congress.