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Charlotte rapper DaBaby released a new music video, “Save Me,” which pays tribute to Iryna Zarutska, the 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee killed in an unprovoked stabbing on the CATS Blue Line last month. The video recreates the August 22 attack, with actors portraying both Zarutska and her accused attacker. In the music video, DaBaby intervenes to […]
The Carolina Panthers have parted ways with an employee after a social media post mocked the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the team reported Thursday. Charlie Rock, who served as the Panthers’ football communications coordinator, is no longer with the organization, WCNC confirmed. In a statement, the team said, “The views expressed by our […]
September marks the beginning of harvest season across much of the United States, as farmers work to gather crops ranging from corn and soybeans to apples and pumpkins. The season is a critical time for agricultural communities, with weather conditions playing a key role in crop yields. Across the Midwest and South, combines are already […]
Most races in Charlotte’s municipal primary had clear outcomes by late Tuesday, as voters weighed in ahead of the city’s general election in November. The Sept. 9 primary featured seven races and was the only municipal primary held in Mecklenburg County this year, per WBTV. According to the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, 42,442 ballots […]
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment of one of the most common cancers among men. Health officials and advocacy groups are urging men, especially those over 50 or with a family history, to speak with their doctors about screenings. The American Cancer Society estimates […]
Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that the death penalty is being considered for Decarlos Brown Jr., who is accused of fatally stabbing a woman on Charlotte’s Blue Line light rail. Brown, 34, was already facing a state charge of first-degree murder in the August 22 killing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. Now, he also faces a […]
A well-known Charlotte restaurant is once again expressing its frustration after another rough start to the Carolina Panthers’ season. Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, a local favorite recognized for its spirited sports commentary, updated its outdoor sign on Monday following the team’s 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 7. According to WBTV, the new […]
Chick-fil-A restaurants across the Charlotte area are showing appreciation to customers with a fan favorite: free Large Waffle Potato Fries. From Monday, Sept. 8 through Saturday, Sept. 13, participating locations will offer the complimentary fries exclusively through the Chick-fil-A App, per WCCB. No purchase is necessary, but the offer is limited to one per guest […]
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A top attraction at Carowinds has once again earned international acclaim. Fury 325 was named the world’s best steel roller coaster for the ninth consecutive year during the Golden Ticket Awards, held Saturday, Sept. 6, at the park. With this latest win, Fury 325 now holds the longest winning streak ever in the category, according […]
A deadly stabbing on Charlotte’s light rail system is drawing national attention after video of the attack was released last week. The footage shows 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, being fatally stabbed on a LYNX Blue Line train on Aug. 22. Investigators say Zarutska was stabbed in the throat three times in an unprovoked […]
A house fire broke out Sunday morning on Brookwood Road in Morganton, but no injuries were reported, according to WBTV. Fire crews responded around 8:30 a.m. to find the home fully engulfed in flames. Officials confirmed the house was vacant at the time. To support firefighting efforts, crews set up a water supply, prompting a […]
