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Record Low Broken for Charlotte

Morning temperatures fell to the freezing mark in Charlotte on Thursday, breaking a decades-old record from the 1970s.

Unseasonably Cold To End The Week, Saturday Rain

Unseasonably Cold Blast and Weekend Rain

Record-breaking lows. Weekend rain.

Charlotte Cannabis Companies Ready For The Future Of Legalized Marijuana

There is a shift in North Carolina towards legalizing marijuana in some form or another. North Carolina Democrats have introduced several bills and earlier this month a top republican leader sponsored a bill to legalize medical marijuana.

Nc Lawmakers To Introduce Package Of Lgbtq Inclusive Bills

LGBTQ+ Groups Commit $10,000 To Support Black Trans Women In Charlotte

LGBTQ+ community organizations announced in a news conference on Wednesday that they would come together to commit $10,000 to immediately support the emergency relief needs of Black transgender women in Charlotte.

Grim List Of Deaths At Police Hands Grows Even After Verdict

Just as the guilty verdict was about to be read in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, police in Ohio shot and killed a Black teenager in broad daylight during a confrontation.

The Infamous Stringdusters To Perform At A Socially Distanced Outdoor Music Series In North Carolina

The Grammy award-winning bluegrass band "The Infamous Stringdusters" will perform at a socially distanced outdoor concert series on Friday, April 23rd and Saturday, April 24th in Harmony, N.C.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Adopts Innovative Technology From Petco Love

CMPD Animal Care & Control Adopts innovative technology from Petco Love to help reunite lost pets with their families on National Lost Dog and Cat Awareness Day.

Frost and Freeze Protection Ahead of Late-Season Cold Snap

Cover your plants and bring in your pets ahead of a late-season cold snap.

Governor Cooper Announces Possible Timeline For Restrictions To Be Lifted

Cooper Plans To Lift Gathering, Distancing Limits By June 1

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said on Wednesday that he plans to lift all mandates on social distancing and gathering limits by June 1 if coronavirus metrics remain stable and residents continue to get vaccinated.

Extras Wanted In North Carolina For Major Motion Picture

Anyone living in North Carolina, who would love the chance to be cast as an extra in a major motion picture, is encouraged to apply through Tona B. Dahlquist Casting for a new film with the working title "Evolution."

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Victim In Fatal Mount Holly House Fire Identified As 17-Year-Old

The Mount Holly Police Department said that a teenager died in a house fire early Wednesday morning.

White House Offers New Tax Credit To Help Spur Vaccinations

The White House is trying to overcome diminishing demand for COVID-19 shots by offering businesses a tax incentive to give employees paid leave to get vaccinated. The move comes as the United States is set to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of administering 200 million coronavirus doses in his first 100 days in office.

Local Charlotte Brewery Giving Away Baby Trees In Honor Of Earth Day

Catawba Brewing Company in Charlotte will be giving away baby trees/seedlings in celebration of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22nd.

People Around The World React To Derek Chauvin Verdict

People around the world are reacting to the guilty verdict for ex-officer Derek Chauvin. The conviction, many people are pointing out, represents accountability but it does not bring George Floyd back.

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week

You'll want a literal "heads-up" for this one! The April Lyrids meteor shower peaks tonight, Wednesday, April 21 into the morning of the 22nd. While the peak is tonight, the annual meteor shower typically lasts from April 16 to April 25. At its peak, observers can usually see anywhere between 5-20 streaks per hour.