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Atrium Health restricts visitors amid respiratory illness spike

January 13, 2025
The hospital system said it made these changes because of a steady rise in respiratory illnesses in the area. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Atrium Health is putting new rules in place to protect patients during a rise in respiratory illnesses. Starting Tuesday, children under 12 won’t be allowed to visit patients in most hospital areas.…
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Police urge caution as winter car thefts rise in Monroe

January 13, 2025
As the Carolinas experience cold weather, many people warm up their cars in the driveway before heading out. This could get your car stolen, police say. MONROE, N.C. — A car theft in Monroe this weekend has police warning residents about the dangers of leaving cars running unattended in cold weather.…
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Teen shot inside his Rock Hill home, suspect runs away

January 13, 2025
ROCK HILL, S.C. — A 17-year-old boy was shot inside his Rock Hill home late Sunday night, according to the Rock Hill Police Department.  The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on Arnold Street. Someone fired shots into the house and the bullets went through the walls, hitting the teenager inside, police said.…
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One half of the ‘Bob and Sheri’ radio show is retiring

January 13, 2025
Bob Lacey told radio listeners on Monday he would retire at the end of January. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bob Lacey, co-host of the syndicated “Bob and Sheri” radio show, announced on Monday he would be retiring after decades in broadcasting. “As I call it a day, I just want you to know how much I appreciate you,” Lacey said.…
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Charlotte leaders to vote on Rail Trail pedestrian bridge budget

January 13, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The city of Charlotte is poised to take a significant step toward enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety between South End and Uptown Charlotte. Charlotte City Council members are expected to vote Monday on a proposal to allocate more than $16 million for a new Rail Trail bridge that would cross over Interstate 277.…
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Moped accident in Charlotte claims life of 82-year-old man month later

January 13, 2025
The crash happened on University City Boulevard and North Graham Street in December. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An 82-year-old man died more than a month after a moped crash in Charlotte’s University City area, police announced Monday. On Jan. 6, Dashrathlal Shankarlal Barot died in the hospital where he had been receiving treatment since the crash. …
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The Peach Stand temporarily closing for renovations

January 13, 2025
FORT MILL, S.C. — The Peach Stand in Fort Mill is temporarily closing for most of February, the store announced on Saturday. The Peach Stand is a specialty store known for it’s bakery, butcher shop, restaurant and ice cream store. It has been in operation for 50 years, gaining a large customer base from both Carolinas. …