Mike Hanson
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'I really love it' | Mural turning heads, opening minds in Shelby
Abound Health commissioned the mural on the side of their building to highlight the special people who help every week. → Read More
Arin's Good Girl Dog Treats are baking overtime during Holidays
Baking dog treats for her service dog, Posie, started as a hobby for Arin. The fun soon grew into fulfilling work not only for Arin but others with special needs. → Read More
Mecklenburg County opens Quest on site of Latta Nature Preserve
The new center is full of activities and ways for visitors to connect with nature. → Read More
York County family donates land to become veterans cemetery
Tom and Gia Purcell say they have been blessed and want to help local veterans rest in peace closer to home. → Read More
'Beyond the Call of Duty, End of Watch Ride to Remember' stops in Charlotte to honor fallen officers
It's a moving memorial dedicated to the fallen law enforcement members lost across the U.S during the past year. → Read More
Mooresville bridal shop gifts military, healthcare heroes with dresses as part of Brides Across America program
Brides-to-be who have served the country got a special thank you with the perfect white dresses. → Read More
East Gaston diver makes US team semi-finals
East Gaston springboard diver Kyndal Knight continues her quest for a chance to represent Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics Tuesday night in Indianapolis. → Read More
UNCC off-campus community urging students to "be safe. be smart. do your part."
Students will see signs encouraging social distance and have access to hand sanitizer stations. → Read More
Health experts urging the importance of getting a flu shot this year
While COVID-19 grabs all the Headlines lately, North Carolina Health Officials are urging everyone to get their flu shot this year. → Read More
The Epicentre is a ghost town as more businesses move out
On Thursday at the Epicentre was empty, WCNC had to wait a moment before someone walks by, someone like Hunter Vaughn. → Read More
Thieves poach thousands of peaches from York County farm
Black's Peaches & Farm Market reported to WCNC Charlotte that thieves poached nearly a thousand pounds of peaches from trees off Owens Rd in York County. → Read More
Feed the Frontlines effort brings lunches to Charlotte-area first responders
Dozens of sub sandwiches, bags of chips, and cookies made their way inside MEDIC headquarters Tuesday thanks to the Feed the Frontlines effort. → Read More
Charlotte student-athletes rally to save sports season
Many kids dream of this time of year, heading into their Senior Season of Football, Cheerleaders, Band, and other fall sports. → Read More
Coronavirus vaccine could be ready as soon as early 2021, Health and Human Services director says
During a tour of Atrium Health's MED-1, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said a COVID-19 vaccine is on the way for next year with 300 million doses. → Read More
Belk funds entirety of Levine Middle College High School prom
Belk is paying for 200 students at Levine Middle College High School to attend prom. The students are getting it all covered. → Read More
Your child is twice as likely to get hit by a car on Halloween than any other night of the year
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the highest percentage of pedestrian fatalities occur between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. → Read More
High school throws 'celebration of life' rally for cheer dad battling terminal cancer
"I just feel overwhelmed. I don't know what to say. There's so many kids. It's crazy." said Dale Staley. → Read More
Thousands getting ready for Heart Walk this weekend in uptown Charlotte
So far, more than $100,000 has been raised to fight heart disease. → Read More
CDC reports vaping-related deaths, illnesses expected to grow
Seven patients have died so far from the illnesses. Several of the victims also had underlying health conditions. → Read More
Breast cancer survivors paint pit-road wall pink at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Over 400 breast cancer survivors gathered inside Charlotte Motor Speedway Wednesday to use 100 gallons of paint to paint the pit-road wall pink. → Read More