Sept 5th

Today is International Day of Charity

We should see a high of 80° today with sunny skies.

Here are the top Charlotte Stories for Sept 5th, 2024:

The Charlotte City Council voted Tuesday to acquire railroad tracks for the future Red Line commuter rail service. The $91 million purchase of the... READ MORE

South Carolina Launches ‘Free to Focus SC’ Initiative To Remove Cell Phones From Classrooms

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has introduced the 'Free to Focus SC' initiative, a statewide effort aimed at reducing digital distractions in... READ MORE

Baby Copperheads Are Now Emerging – Here’s Why You Should Be On The Alert

If you’ve lived in North Carolina during the summer months, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the copperhead and its deadly venom, but what you may not have heard is that baby copperheads can often... READ MORE

Mecklenburg About To Build First Ever ‘Adventure Park’ On 114-Acre Huntersville Property

Mecklenburg County is advancing plans for a 114-acre "adventure park" in Huntersville. Eastfield Park, located off Eastfield Road, will focus on nature preservation, featuring... READ MORE

Charlotte SWAT Team Raids Fish Arcade And Seizes Guns, Cash, and Illegal Gaming Machines

On Tuesday morning, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Unit, supported by the CMPD Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team, executed a search warrant at an illegal fish arcade on… READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND CHARLOTTE

• Manchester Orchestra @ The Fillmore - Sept 6 at 8pm

• Fall Festival @ Downtown Davidson - Sept 7

• The Lion King @ Belk Theater - Sept 8 at 6:30pm

• Alice Cooper @ PNC Music Pavilion - Sept 11 at 6pm

• Nathaniel Rateliff w/ My Morning Jacket @ PNC MP - Sept 13

• Sabastian Maniscalco @ PNC Music Pavilion - Sept 14th at 7pm

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