Charlotte spring festival guide: Art, food and music events to check out this season

After another cold Carolina winter, the countdown to the spring season is on. Once again, it’ll be jam-packed with a lot of fun festivals in and around Charlotte. From food … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Your 2024 guide to Easter pre-order meals, holiday reservations in Charlotte

It’s time to make holiday meal plans for your Charlotte gatherings — before the Easter Bunny arrives with all that chocolate and diverts your attention. This year, Easter is Sunday, … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Davidson College stands by decision to show athletes ‘divisive’ film on racism

Davidson College is facing criticism that it required the school’s student-athletes to view a documentary on racism found by some to be divisive and offensive. Davidsonians for Freedom of Thought … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Officer involved shooting leaves one person dead in York County, SC

One person has died after an a shooting involving York County sheriff deputies Sunday in South Carolina near the city of York, officials said. . No deputies were hurt, sheriff’s … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

What’s next for Nikki Haley? NC supporters share their thoughts ahead of Super Tuesday

Supporters of Nikki Haley gathered at a Charlotte rally on Friday, expressing hope that her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination can finally notch a win and that she can … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Police search for driver after teen fatally shot outside popular Charlotte steakhouse

Police on Saturday searched for a driver suspected of fatally shooting a teen behind a popular Charlotte steakhouse on Friday night. Officers found 17-year-old Jorden Anthony Wood with a gunshot … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Missing the point: 10-foot-long red thumbtack sculpture stolen from NC gallery

A giant sculpture of a red thumbtack was stolen this week from the North Carolina gallery of its artist, police said. The 10-foot-long sculpture has an appraised market value of … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Loaded gun found in Rocky River High School student’s backpack, CMS confirms

A loaded gun was found in a student’s backpack this morning at Rocky River High School and confiscated, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed. “Today, a firearm was found on a student on … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

In bid to oust Rep. Tricia Cotham, one Mecklenburg candidate owns clear fundraising lead

One candidate has a solid fundraising advantage in the Democratic primary to decide who faces Republican state Rep. Tricia Cotham. Nicole Sidman, a former teacher and lawyer who now works … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

NC’s first marijuana dispensary set to open in Cherokee. Mark your calendar for … 420

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina has set an opening date for the only dispensary in the state to legally buy marijuana. In a historic vote … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Is voter turnout down because of 2024 presidential primary? Here’s what NC numbers show

In one of the least competitive presidential primaries in years, voter turnout is trending lower than in previous elections, particularly in Mecklenburg County. Who turns out to vote in elections … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

It’s Leap Day 2024: The meaning behind the extra date, plus what to do today in NC

This year, February gets an extra day on the calendar — 29 days instead of 28 — a “Leap Day” that occurs nearly every four years. If you’ve ever been … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

After nearly 30 years at WSOC, this award-winning meteorologist delivers final broadcast

Longtime WSOC chief meteorologist Steve Udelson delivered his final broadcast before retiring Wednesday — his birthday — after decades with Charlotte’s No. 1-rated station. Udelson joined WSOC as chief meteorologist … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Mecklenburg sheriff, clerk sued for ‘recklessness,’ negligence with new NC court records

Three former inmates at the Mecklenburg County jail are suing Sheriff Garry McFadden and Clerk of Superior Court Elisa Chinn-Gary over allegations about undue, extra time behind bars. It’s the … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Here’s why Mecklenburg’s Cotham, Leake risk losing ‘staying power’ in Democratic primary

A pair of veteran Mecklenburg County commissioners are watching institutional support shift toward their challengers this election cycle — putting them at risk of a rare upset. Five candidates, including … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Rea Road development controversy concerns bald eagles, traffic and 640 homes

Russell Ranson knows a lot about the south Charlotte property that his company, RK Investors, wants to build hundreds of apartments and town homes on. It sits between Elm Lane … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Lowe’s workers will see range of bonuses again, despite layoffs and slip in sales

Despite a decline in sales and recent layoffs, Lowe’s is giving its employees bonuses. The Mooresville-based home improvement chain is giving $140 million worth of one-time bonuses, Lowe’s CEO Marvin … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Charlotte street blocked when Israel-Hamas war protesters pour out of council meeting

A group of protesters calling on the Charlotte City Council to pass a resolution in support of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war briefly blocked an uptown street Monday night. … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Electronics manufacturer in Charlotte region is closing. What to know about layoffs

A 44-year-old electronics manufacturer in the Charlotte region is shutting down and nearly 100 people are losing their jobs. General Microcircuits Inc. — East West, based in Atlanta, is closing … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools changes e-book app over ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ concerns

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools this week ended its use of a popular library app that gave students access to more than 40,000 books, due to a controversial state law. The change comes … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Driver flees Steele Creek crash after killing cyclist wearing reflective vest, CMPD says

A car struck and killed a bicyclist wearing a reflective vest and flashing light Friday night in the Steele Creek area before fleeing the scene, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Mystery surrounds mangled SUV found along I-77 in Huntersville, NC firefighters say

A mangled SUV found upside down along Interstate 77 north of Charlotte remains a mystery after searchers found no driver and no passengers, firefighters say. The strange discovery was made … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

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