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Gas Station Shooting in South Charlotte Leaves Four Injured

Gas Station Shooting in South Charlotte Leaves Four Injured Incident Overview In a shocking turn of events, a shooting took place at a gas station in South Charlotte on Friday night, resulting in four individuals being rushed to the hospital. The incident occurred at a Shell gas station located on Nations Ford Road, close to Archdale Drive and just off Interstate 77, around 10:30 PM. Injuries Reported According to emergency

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Carolina Music Legend Maurice Williams Passes Away at 86

Carolina Music Legend Maurice Williams Passes Away at 86 Kannapolis, N.C. – A Deep Loss for the Music Community Maurice Williams, a revered name in the world of R&B, has passed away at the age of 86. The former lead singer of Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs died on Tuesday, making headlines as a loss not only for his family and friends but for music lovers across the globe. A

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Four Flight Attendants Injured on American Airlines Flight to Charlotte

Four Flight Attendants Injured on American Airlines Flight to Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. – An American Airlines flight from Tampa to Charlotte faced some unexpected challenges on Thursday night, resulting in injuries to four flight attendants. Flight 2905 was cruising smoothly when it encountered a sudden bout of turbulence, causing a chaotic moment onboard. Flight Details Despite the unexpected turbulence, the flight managed to land safely at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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Teen singer on controversial stage
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Gaston Co. Teen Singer Takes the Stage Again After Controversial Expulsion

Gaston Co. Teen Singer Takes the Stage Again After Controversial Expulsion Charlotte Welcomes Bailey Griggs to Coyote Joe’s CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The spotlight shone brightly on Bailey Griggs, a 17-year-old country singer from Gaston County, as she made her highly anticipated appearance at Coyote Joe’s in Charlotte. This performance came just a few months after she was expelled from Cramerton Christian Academy for singing at venues considered inappropriate by her

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Charlotte Metro School Districts Adjust Class Schedules After Tropical Depression Debby

Charlotte Metro School Districts Adjust Class Schedules After Tropical Depression Debby School Closures and Delays Charlotte, N.C. – In response to the impact of Tropical Depression Debby, several school districts in the Charlotte area have made significant adjustments to their class schedules on Friday, August 9, 2024. Notably, Rowan-Salisbury Schools and Stanly County Schools announced closures, coinciding with their scheduled first days of the academic year. Details of Adjustments The

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Four Flight Attendants Injured During Turbulence on Flight to Charlotte

Four Flight Attendants Injured During Turbulence on Flight to Charlotte Charlotte, NC – In a startling incident on Thursday, four flight attendants were injured when their American Airlines flight from Tampa to Charlotte experienced **unexpected turbulence**. The Airbus aircraft, identified as Flight 2905, was making its descent into **Charlotte Douglas International Airport** when the turbulence occurred. Safe Landing, Injured Crew Although the aircraft landed safely, the **four injured flight attendants**

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Bustling Hardware Store Pre-Storm
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Charlotte Gears Up for Storm: Hardware Stores See Surge, County Monitors Water Levels

Charlotte Gears Up for Storm: Hardware Stores See Surge, County Monitors Water Levels Residents Prepare as Storm Approaches Charlotte is bracing for an impending storm, prompting local residents to take action in preparation. Hardware stores across the city are witnessing a significant uptick in customers purchasing necessary supplies. Many are gearing up for the possibility of power outages and flooding. County’s Vigilance on Water Levels Amid rising unease about potential

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"Duke Energy Outage Map"
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64K Duke Energy Customers Without Power in the Carolinas as Tropical Storm Debby Approaches

64K Duke Energy Customers Without Power in the Carolinas as Tropical Storm Debby Approaches Charlotte, N.C. – A significant number of residents are feeling the impact of Tropical Storm Debby, with more than 64,000 Duke Energy customers currently without power across the Carolinas. As of Thursday evening, Duke’s outage map indicated that the majority of these outages are concentrated in the central and eastern regions of North Carolina, particularly affecting

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Taylorsville Town Council Opposes Charlotte Interbasin Transfer

Taylorsville Town Council Opposes Charlotte Interbasin Transfer The Taylorsville Town Council convened for their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 6, deliberating several important issues, among which was their decisive stance against the Charlotte Interbasin Transfer Request. This request from Charlotte Water aims to increase the water transfer rate from the Catawba River Basin to the Rocky River Basin, doubling the amount from 33 million gallons per day (MGD) to 63

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Charlotte Man Arrested in Connection with Quadruple Shooting

Charlotte Man Arrested in Connection with Quadruple Shooting In a shocking incident that has left the east Charlotte community reeling, a man has been apprehended following a quadruple shooting that occurred on August 2. Details of the Shooting The shooting took place at a residence on Shamrock Drive, where police reported that four individuals were present at the time of the attack. It has been disclosed that the suspect, identified

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