Carolina Hurricanes Hope Changes Lead To Another Playoff Run
The past three seasons have seen the Carolina Hurricanes end a long postseason drought, become an every-year playoff team and win their first division championship in 15 years.
Biden Nominates 9 Candidates For Federal Prosecutor Posts
President Joe Biden is nominating nine lawyers to run U.S. attorneyβs offices across the country, a diverse group of candidates in the latest round of picks for the top law enforcement positions.
Ambulances Sent To North Carolina Counties, Including Mecklenburg, For COVID-19 Aid
Nine North Carolina counties, including Mecklenburg County, are benefiting from 25 ambulances and their crews provided by the federal government to help locals struggling to respond to the spikes in calls during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salisbury Police: Assault Rifle Used In 7-Year-Oldβs Death In 2016
An assault rifle was used in the death of a 7-year-old girl in 2016 as she slept inside a home, the Salisbury Police Department said Monday.
Warming Up and Staying Dry
Warmer temps stretch through the end of the week.
One Person Seriously Injured In Northeast Charlotte School Bus Crash, No Students Hurt
One person was seriously injured in a northeast Charlotte crash involving a school bus Tuesday morning, according to Medic.
Fire Damages Businesses in East Charlotte
A fire early Tuesday damaged several businesses at a shopping center along Central Avenue just outside of Plaza Midwood.
Charlotte Moves Away From Having Police Officers Respond To Mental Health 911 Calls
Police will no longer respond to some mental health 911 calls in Charlotte. The city is moving forward with a pilot program to send an EMT and a mental health clinician, instead of a police officer.
Novant Health Fires More Than 175 For Not Getting Vaccinated
A North Carolina-based hospital system announced Monday that more than 175 of its workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Celebrate National Coffee Day with BOGO at Coco and the Director
Celebrate National Coffee Day this Wednesday, September 29th with a bogo brew from Coco and the Director!
Biden Gets COVID-19 Booster Shot After Authorization
President Joe Biden joked about his age Monday as he rolled up his sleeve for a COVID-19 booster shot, encouraging Americans to get vaccinated against the virus that has killed 688,000 in the U.S. and for those authorized to get their booster doses for more enduring protection.
R&B Superstar R. Kelly Convicted In Sex Trafficking Trial
R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem βI Believe I Can Fly,β was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children.
Panthers Wonβt Place McCaffrey On Injured Reserve
The Carolina Panthers have decided not to place running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve while he recovers from a strained hamstring.
Fidelity To Hire 1,500 More At Companyβs North Carolina Hub
Financial services giant Fidelity announced on Monday that it will create more than 1,500 additional jobs in the Raleigh-Durham area, even while the company is already expanding its footprint in North Carolina.
Florida Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend, Attacking Deputy
A Florida man was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend after he confessed to his mother and she called police, sheriffβs officials said Monday.
Deputies: Pilot Injured After Plane Crashes Into Tree In Union County
A pilot suffered injuries after a plane crashed into a tree in Union County Monday morning, officials say.
North African Spices Amp Up Italian Pasta Sauce
Many Americans think of only a handful of countries when they hear the word Mediterranean. But that sea is surrounded by a diverse set of peoples and cuisines that have been blending β deliciously β for millennia.
EXPLAINER: Why Coffee Could Cost More At Groceries, Cafes
As if a cup of coffee wasnβt expensive enough, a confluence of factors is driving up farmersβ costs to grow the beans and it could begin filtering down to your local cafe before the end of the year.
Jaguars Trade CB CJ Henderson For Carolina TE Dan Arnold
The Jacksonville Jaguars are sending cornerback CJ Henderson, the ninth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for tight end Dan Arnold.
AAA: Gas Prices In The Carolinas See Minimal Decrease Amid Higher Oil Prices
Gas prices in the Carolinas are still reflecting summertime levels when demand was higher, seeing a very small decline on the week. The big culprit being higher oil prices which is keeping the pressure on at the pump.
Gaston County Man Feels βReal Goodβ After Winning $100,000 Prize
Sunilkumar Desai of Gastonia is the latest winner of a $100,000 prize in the Ultimate 7βs game.
Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Available In Mecklenburg County For High-Risk Groups, Frontline Workers
Mecklenburg County Public Health is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to high-risk groups and frontline workers starting Monday, Sept. 27 at Health Department clinic locations, according to officials.
