Lana Harris
NBC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, United States
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A vegan burger truck that opened during the pandemic became an instant hit. Now, it's a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Charlotte
Despite all of their food being vegan, the co-owners say most of their customers are meat-eaters. → Read More
Charlotte businesses feeling impact from surge of COVID-19 cases
Several national stores have also had to adjust due to an increase of coronavirus cases. → Read More
'We see some of our highest bills in the winter'
Duke Energy said the colder temperatures headed our way typically last through March, almost promising many of us will soon see a stretch of higher payments. → Read More
Finding help with grief during the holidays
WCNC Charlotte spoke with a Novant Health Psychotherapist about how to cope with grief during the holidays. → Read More
'I was eligible, I don’t know what happened' | Teacher details having difficulty getting CMS job despite teacher shortage
Rivera has been teaching for 17 years, some of those years in CMS schools. He is also bilingual. → Read More
Hidden Valley neighborhood to stage rally ahead of Charlotte redistricting vote
Charlotte city Council will take up the measure on Monday, Nov. 8. → Read More
October adds 571K jobs in the private sector
The jobs are there, but employers are having a difficult time filling the openings. → Read More
The Charlotte Renaissance Festival returns for its 28th season
This year marks the return of the festival after last year's installment was canceled due to COVID-19. → Read More
Mecklenburg County mask mandate takes effect Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, masks are required in all public indoor spaces in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Violators could face misdemeanor charges. → Read More
Charlotte City Council to vote on nondiscrimination ordinance
This bill would make it illegal for people to be discriminated against for things like their sexual orientation, gender identity, and natural hairstyle but it would → Read More
Teachers advocacy group finding some local educators don't want to return to the classroom after difficult year
To say last year was difficult for teachers may be an understatement. → Read More
Charlotte police, firefighters warn of activities that can land you in jail or the emergency room this holiday weekend
Police and firefighters have a clear message: don't play dangerously with fireworks. → Read More
Summer weather equals hotter temperatures. It also means more crime
Dr. Thaddeus Johnson says underserved communities have more opportunities for crime because of warmer weather → Read More
Family warns others after TikTok challenge injures 13-year-old
One family has a warning for parents about a new challenge that landed their 13-year-old in the hospital for weeks. → Read More
Honoring military sacrifices on Memorial Day weekend
It's not just a long weekend. A group of Boy Scouts in Charlotte dove into what Memorial Day means. → Read More
Gas frustrations after Colonial Pipeline hack leading some drivers to consider the switch to electric
According to Cox Automotive, sales of electrified vehicles jumped 81% in the first quarter of 2021. → Read More
Don't hoard gasoline, CMPD warns residents
The ongoing gas shortage has Charlotte's city services on high alert. → Read More
North Carolinians have opposing views on gun laws
After two mass shootings within days of each other, lawmakers and the public are again debating gun laws. → Read More
Charlotte family shares warning after father contracts COVID-19 and dies within weeks
Stevie Oxendine said COVID-19 wasn’t anything his father was concerned about. → Read More
Rock Hill's historic Black business district lives on
By the mid-1950s, hundreds of businesses called downtown Rock Hill home, establishing a thriving network of Black-owned stores and shops. → Read More