CMPD: Street Racer Wanted Following Serious Crash On North Tryon Street
Police say a street racer is wanted after a man was seriously injured in a crash that happened during an illegal street race on North Tryon Street in Charlotte.
Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort To Hold Job Fairs At Cleveland Community College
The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort is hosting job fairs on May 19 and 20 to fill 200 positions for its βpre-launchβ temporary gaming facility opening this summer in Kings Mountain.
Bank Of America To Raise Minimum Wage To $25 Per Hour By 2025
Bank of America announced Tuesday that they will raise its U.S. minimum hourly wage for all positions at the company to $25 an hour by 2025.
600 Festival Launches Gaming Competition And PRO-AM
On May 26, Carolina FinTech Hubβs Youth Technology Apprenticeship Camp (YTAC) program will kick off Motor Mania, a brand-new event from the 600 Festival, the nonprofit organization behind the annual Circle K Speed Street festival.
Silver Alert Cancelled For 29-Year-Old Concord Woman
The Concord Police Department says that the Silver Alert for 29-year-old Obrona Gena McKinley has been cancelled after she was located.
Girl Scout Event Held To Honor 29 Young Women Who Earned The Girl Scout Gold Award
An event was held to honor the outstanding achievements of 29 young women who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award for young women in Girl Scouting.
CMPD: Two Suspects Charged With Murder In Fatal East Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged a second suspect with murder in connection to the fatal east Charlotte shooting that happened Saturday morning.
Prosecutor Says Deputies Justified In Shooting Of Black Man In Elizabeth City, NC
A North Carolina district attorney says the shooting of a Black man killed by deputies was justified. District Attorney Andrew Womble made the announcement Tuesday after reviewing the results of a State Bureau of Investigation probe of the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. in April.
CMPD: 21-Year-Old Man Dead After Shooting In Northwest Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after one person was shot and killed in northwest Charlotte Monday afternoon.
The Snark: Straw Use, Name Abuse & Breathing Loose
"Floribama" Straw Use, "Married to Medicine," Name Abuse, plus Florida Woman & some studies that only Derek would want to talk about.
Cloudy Skies Tuesday, Heating Up Late Week
Isolated shower chances to start the week. Heating up into the weekend.
Some 'Long Haulers' Say Vaccine Helped Relieve Long Term Effects of Covid-19
Researchers are now studying if the Covid-19 vaccine is helping patients suffering from long-term effects of the virus.
After CMS Cancels All Proms, Local Organizations Create "Meck Gala Prom"
Junior and Senior prom is another casualty of the pandemic in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Now, several local organizations are stepping up to make sure students don't miss out on the experience.
Solving Puzzle Wins Mecklenburg County Woman $150,000 Prize
Tamara Mullis of Charlotte found 10 words on her VIP Cashword ticket to win a $150,000 top prize.
Walmart To Allow Vaccinated Shoppers, Workers To Go Maskless
Walmart, the worldβs largest retailer, said Friday that it wonβt require vaccinated shoppers or workers to wear a mask in its U.S. stores unless state or local laws say otherwise.
Despite Higher Gas Prices, North Carolinians Still Expected To Travel For Memorial Holiday Weekend
For the 1 million North Carolinians expected to travel by car this Memorial Day, gas prices are trending more than $1 higher than last year when demand plummeted as much of the country was under stay-at-home orders
Deputies: Couple Facing More Than Two Dozen Charges Related To Several Breaking And Entering Cases Throughout Iredell County
Deputies say a couple is responsible for several breaking and entering cases across Iredell County.Β Now, they are facing more than two dozen charges.
Soda Stop Wins Cleveland County Woman $1 Million Prize
Wyshena Crank of Shelby made a quick stop for a soda last week and walked out with the latest $1 million Platinum 7s top prize.
Panthersβ 1st-Round Pick Honors Kobe Bryant By Wearing No. 8
When Carolina Panthers first-round draft pick Jaycee Horn learned the NFL would let cornerbacks wear single-digit numbers this season, his jersey choice became easy.
88% Of Children Covered By Monthly Payments Starting In July
The Treasury Department said Monday that 39 million families are set to receive monthly child payments beginning on July 15.
Former President Donald Trump To Headline NCGOP Convention In Greenville
Former President Donald Trump is expected to speak in Greenville, North Carolina in June.
North Carolina DMV Resumes Saturday Hours At 16 Offices
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is opening some of its offices on Saturdays, a move coming one week after it resumed regular road testing after a yearβs absence.
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