A TikTok trend has NC teenagers wearing suits to see the new ‘Minions’ movie

“Minions: The Rise of Gru,” the latest installment in the Despicable Me film franchise, broke box office records this weekend. The film made an estimated $125 million in the U.S., … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

It’s not too late to enjoy July 4th fireworks around Charlotte

Fourth of July festivities are well underway throughout the Charlotte area, and despite some rain in the holiday weather forecast, don’t let that keep you from fireworks displays. Mary Ramsey … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Here’s how much more your Fourth of July cookout will cost this year  

Americans are gearing up for one of our nation’s most celebrated summer holidays, and that means preparing to spend a lot more for the Fourth of July cookout. According to … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Long lines, some airport parking full at Charlotte airport over July 4th weekend

One of Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s busiest travel weekends since the coronavirus pandemic hit is now underway. In fact, traveler numbers for Friday are expected to surpass even pre-pandemic numbers, … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

5,000 lose power after storms sweep through Charlotte area Sunday. What you should know

Severe storms knocked out power to about 5,000 Duke Energy customers in the Charlotte area Sunday. The worst of the outages hit Mecklenburg, Iredell and Catawba counties late in the … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

As Charlotte extended-stay hotel closes, residents face more uncertainty at new homes

Brian Falls lugs a trash bag over his shoulder at the Southern Comfort Inn and holds two more with his other hand. His gray hair is tied back with a … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Use these 5 tips to step up your Fourth of July fireworks photo game this year

Fourth of July is the ultimate day for seeing fireworks light up the night sky, with plenty of shows planned in and around Charlotte for the holiday weekend. But capturing … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Driver charged with murder after killing pedestrian in Charlotte crosswalk, police say

A DWI suspect killed a person in a crosswalk on a busy Charlotte road Friday, police said. The driver was speeding and ran a red light before hitting the pedestrian … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

300 delays and counting at Charlotte airport during July 4 holiday travel crunch

More than 300 flights were delayed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport by 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the middle of the July 4 holiday travel crunch, Flight Aware.com reported. Delays include … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

‘We are all so heartbroken’: Vigil set for 19-year-old killed in uptown Charlotte

Kaleb Hagins brought smiles to his teachers. “He was always so kind, respectful, and quietly driven,” a counselor at J.L. Mann High School in Greenville, South Carolina, wrote to his … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Improving COVID numbers put Mecklenburg back to code green ahead of Fourth of July weekend

Mecklenburg County is back to code green, or low-level exposure, just before Fourth of July weekend, and weeks after experiencing a significant increase in COVID cases. Levels can be low, … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

What is the most popular attraction in Charlotte? Visitors flocked to these local sites

Unlike a few other major cities in the region, Charlotte isn’t exactly considered an iconic hotbed for tourism. If you drive a few hours south, you can visit the World … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

More NC men are looking up vasectomy information after abortion ruling

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, effectively restricting access to abortion in many states, more males have inquired about getting vasectomies. Searches for the phrase “vasectomy near me” … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Will July 4 weekend fireworks be rained out?Mother Nature might have its own plan

Morning and early afternoon showers and later-in-the-day thunderstorms could spread across Charlotte on July 4, the National Weather Service forecast showed Thursday night. Then again, nothing could fall, NWS meteorologist … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Get free microchips, ID tags for your pets at this CMPD July 4th weekend event

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Animal Care & Control Division is teaming up with local businesses to provide free microchips, rabies vaccines and identification tags for pets during its first-ever Prep … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Celebrating the Fourth of July on the lake? Where to rent boats in the Charlotte area

The Fourth of July is approaching, which means it’s almost time for food, fireworks and fun on the water. If you don’t own a boat, or know someone who has … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Bond amount for suspect in Charlotte police officer’s shooting ‘unacceptable,’ chief says

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings, in a YouTube video late Wednesday, called the bond amount for the suspect accused of shooting and wounding an officer “absolutely unacceptable.” Toddrick McFadden of … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

CBD could soon be illegal in NC. These are 3 alternatives with the same health benefits

As state lawmakers stall on approving the legality of hemp, the substance could be illegal to use in North Carolina by Friday. Hemp, which is used to make popular CBD … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Roe is overturned, but birth control is still available. How to pick the type best for you

The recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade does not mean that Americans have lost the right to common birth control options such as “the pill.” But the fear … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Suspect in fatal Charlotte shooting remained at the scene for police, CMPD says

A fatal shooting is under investigation in northeast Charlotte and the suspected shooter was among those found at the scene, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. The identities of the victim and … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

‘You can’t catch up on meals.’ Has Mecklenburg fixed food stamp program delays?

In five terms as a Mecklenburg County commissioner, Pat Cotham says she’s recognized the importance of communication between the county and its constituents. That communication broke down entirely for Lindsay … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Man arrested at I-77 travel plaza in Fort Mill for SC murder near Lake Wylie

A 52-year-old man has been charged with murder in South Carolina after a person was found dead in woods in York County near Lake Wylie, sheriff’s deputies said. David Lynn … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

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