Mecklenburg County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the purchase of land for a new park along the Catawba River. During closed session, county commissioners agreed to spend $3.6 million to purchase … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Let’s say you actually won the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Now what?
This Friday’s Mega Millions lottery drawing has garnered quite the buzz after no winner claimed the prize from Tuesday night’s drawing, with the nationwide jackpot now at $1.02 billion. It’s … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
How do you duplicate the artistry of the man who created ‘Snap! Crackle! and Pop!?’
Huddled in her New York City studio during an isolated Covid summer, an artist delved into the mind of a famous illustrator who lived in Rock Hill, S.C., more than … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Is it legal to make moonshine in NC? What to know about the state’s liquor laws
While searching for a stolen car, deputies discovered more than 200 jars of moonshine on at a home in Lexington, N.C., about 65 miles northeast of uptown Charlotte, The Charlotte … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Have leftover Halloween candy? These Charlotte organizations will take your treats
Kids might think there’s no such thing as too much Halloween candy, but parents — and dentists — might say otherwise. If you don’t want your children to fill up … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Elton John debuts new musical all about Tammy Faye Bakker… because of course he did
The Tammy Faye Bakker renaissance shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, it was none other than superstar singer/composer Elton John who came up with the idea to base … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Planning to trick-or-treat in Charlotte? Here are some safety tips for a fun Halloween
Trick-or-treaters in Charlotte are expected to hit the streets sporting their favorite costumes on Halloween in search of goodies. But kids need to be safe from potential hazards, too. The … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Does Charlotte’s Godfather’s Pizza live up to yesterday? Here’s what my taste buds said
Pizza is part of my brand. I say this as someone who thinks the word “brand” should only be applied to cereals and hair care products, not human beings. But, … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
“Don’t Dew this!” NC police cite woman who didn’t want dad drinking Mountain Dew
Gastonia police cited a 64-year-old woman this week for firing a revolver at four diet Mountain Dew bottles in her backyard — because she didn’t approve of her dad’s choice … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Asian Corner Mall plans from Charlotte developer include apartments and other changes
A local developer has been mostly mum about its plans for the prominent Asian Corner Mall in Eastway near NoDa. But city of Charlotte filings help reveal more about the … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
NC man faked business to get COVID money — then robbed a bank, feds say
A North Carolina man was found guilty Friday of fraudulently taking COVID-19 relief funds and robbing a bank — loot he spent on bitcoins, prosecutors said. A federal grand jury … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
What’s your favorite Halloween candy? Let us know as the holiday nears.
If you celebrated Halloween as a kid, you probably remember how good it felt to bring home a pillowcase or trashbag full of candy after a long night of trick-or-treating. … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Nicole Connors, 52: Raleigh shooting victim was upbeat, opinionated, open to new things
Anybody who spent time outside on her street in the Hedingham neighborhood knew who Nicole Denise Connors was. More importantly, she knew who she was. Friendly, upbeat, kind. Also informed, … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
I scream, you scream, we scream for ice cream: How to get free ice cream on Halloween
A national convenience store chain will offer free cones of vanilla ice cream on Halloween. Sorry, mom and dad, QuikTrip is giving the ice cream only to your kids. Children … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Shots fired at NC high school football game as fight erupts among spectators, cops say
Shots were fired when a fight erupted among spectators at a North Carolina high school football game Friday night, authorities said. Officers cleared the stands during the game between Wallace-Rose … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Longtime UNC Charlotte professor who guided students on complex topics dies at 60
When Tonderai Mushipe walked into his research design class at UNC Charlotte in August 2017, he was feeling the nerves. The rigorous course is aimed at helping students draft their … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Mecklenburg County has $32.5M to help curb the opioid crisis. How should it be spent?
In 2010, 66 people died from Mecklenburg County from reported drug overdose deaths. With fentanyl flooding the streets, that number more than tripled to 236 a decade later. Charlotte was … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
‘We need to do more.’ NC State sets Wellness Day in response to student deaths by suicide
N.C. State University will hold a “wellness day” without classes next week after a recent series of student deaths by suicide. Chancellor Randy Woodson said in a recorded message Thursday … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Warby Parker eyes latest NC expansion with new glasses store at Birkdale Village
Eyeglass retailer Warby Parker is opening its third Charlotte-area location. Warby Parker will open Saturday at Birkdale Village, 16834 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville. It’s the fifth North Carolina store for … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Students, driver exposed to unknown chemical or substance on Lancaster SC school bus
Law enforcement in South Carolina is investigating after more than 40 students and a school bus driver in Lancaster County were potentially exposed to an unknown chemical or substance Wednesday, … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Ex-York County, SC police officer sentenced after guilty verdict for child sex crimes
A former police officer in York County was sentenced to 30 years in a South Carolina prison late Wednesday after a jury found him guilty on child sex charges. Charles … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
‘A sad reminder.’ North Carolina officials confirm first flu death of the season.
State health officials on Wednesday confirmed the state’s first flu-related death of the season. An adult in western North Carolina died of complications of influenza the third week of October, … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
