# harrisburg (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover harrisburg. Page: Feed: --- ## [Kings Mountain votes to extend data center moratorium](https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cleveland-county/kings-mountain-votes-to-extend-data-center-moratorium/) _2026-08-26 · Doug Coats · Queen City News_ KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Kings Mountain is extending its mortarium on new data center projects by a year. The city council Tuesday night voted to extend its mortarium on the controversial facilities that expired the same day It was initially passed in February. Then, council members said they wanted time to learn \[...\] ## [Details of CMS board's investigation into Superintendent Crystal Hill not expected for another month](https://www.qcnews.com/news/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools/details-of-cms-boards-investigation-into-superintendent-crystal-hill-not-expected-for-another-month/) _2026-08-26 · Caroline Bowyer · Queen City News_ Board Chair Stephanie Sneed said after the meeting she didn't vote because she wanted to remain neutral. ## [PETA questions Gaston County's animal shelter policy after puppies abandoned](https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/gaston-county/peta-questions-gaston-countys-animal-shelter-policy-after-puppies-abandoned/) _2026-08-26 · David Schuman · Queen City News_ GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A story about abandoned dogs in Gastonia is prompting the animal rights group, PETA, to question Gaston County's shelter policies. Five puppies were found abandoned in rural Gastonia last week. Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement officers picked them up and are searching for the owner. "Our goal \[...\] ## [Charlotte fans buy up Dolly Parton memorabilia after news of singer's passing](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/lunchbox-records-customers-buy-up-dolly-parton-memorabilia-after-news-of-singers-passing/) _2026-08-26 · Shaquira Speaks · Queen City News_ CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Lunchbox Records customers were serenaded with Dolly Parton hits Tuesday after news of the singer's passing. Family officials say she passed after a battle with cancer. "We got the news immediately. Had to throw it on. We didn't have a whole lot of inventory for right now because she's \[...\] ## [Charlotte woman wins $200,000 lottery prize off $5 scratch-off](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/charlotte-woman-wins-200000-lottery-prize-off-5-scratch-off/) _2026-08-25 · Doug Coats · Queen City News_ Lottery officials say Wilson had consistently played the $5 Prize Link Connect, one of her favorite games. ## [Could the ‘Real Housewives of Charlotte’ actually become reality?](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/could-the-real-housewives-of-charlotte-actually-become-reality/) _2026-08-25 · Matt Stell · Queen City News_ CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Rumors that Bravo could be considering Charlotte as the next home for its long-running “Real Housewives” franchise are once again generating buzz across the Queen City and on social media. “I think it'll be very interesting and I'm here for it because I watch all of the franchises," said \[...\] ## [CMS launches new bus-tracking app as district continues filling driver vacancies](https://www.qcnews.com/news/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools/cms-launches-new-bus-tracking-app-as-district-continues-filling-driver-vacancies/) _2026-08-25 · Jen Cardone · Queen City News_ CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is rolling out a new bus-tracking app for families as students return to the classroom, while district leaders continue working to address an ongoing bus driver shortage. The district's new AlphaPortal app allows parents to track their child's bus in real time, helping families monitor arrivals and \[...\] ## [I-85 North reopened in Rowan County after crash leads to fluid spill](https://www.qcnews.com/traffic/i-85-north-at-a-standstill-in-rowan-county-after-crash-leads-to-fluid-leak/) _2026-08-25 · Doug Coats · Queen City News_ A detour is in place for drivers to take Exit 81 to access US 29 North. ## [Darline Graham wins SC GOP runoff election, will face Dr. Annie Andrews in Senate race](https://www.qcnews.com/news/politics/election/south-carolina-elections/live-results-poll-shows-graham-norman-neck-and-neck-in-sc-senate-runoff/) _2026-08-25 · Andy Weber · Queen City News_ SOUTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Senator Darline Graham has beaten out Congressman Ralph Norman in the runoff for her late brother's U.S. Senate seat, according to the Associated Press. The two advanced from a special primary two weeks ago, narrowing the field to just two candidates. The race appeared to be extremely close, with \[...\] ## [Charlotte-based parking company data breach impacts more than 61,000 North Carolinians](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/charlotte-based-parking-company-data-breach-impacts-more-than-61000-north-carolinians/) _2026-08-25 · Will Lewis · Queen City News_ According to the state filing, the compromised information involved credit and debit card information. ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RLnuL26BuzE3) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Sunday Forecast: Much cooler, less humid conditions across the region to start the week](https://www.qcnews.com/weather/weather-forecast/sunday-forecast-much-cooler-less-humid-conditions-across-the-region-to-start-the-week/) _2026-08-23 · Arri Woodhouse · Queen City News_ The high temp only made it up to 83 degrees in Charlotte. ## [Pep Biel, Charlotte FC's dominating second half leads the team to 3-1 victory over DC United](https://www.qcnews.com/sports/charlotte-fc/pep-biel-charlotte-fcs-dominating-second-half-leads-the-team-to-3-1-victory-over-dc-united/) _2026-08-23 · Arri Woodhouse · Queen City News_ CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CAROLINA SPORTS LIVE) -- After giving up a major lead just days ago in Toronto, Charlotte made a major comeback after a glorious win over D.C. United at home. Charlotte FC hosted D.C. United Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium, a team they haven't seen since last season. The first half was \[...\] ## [Ukrainian community marks Independence Day by remembering Iryna Zarutska, war victims](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/ukrainian-community-marks-independence-day-by-remembering-iryna-zarutska-war-victims/) _2026-08-23 · Shaquira Speaks · Queen City News_ CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Ukrainian Independence Day coincides with the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of Iryna Zarutska on the CATS light rail. While the memory of her loss and others back home is on their minds, they're using today to stay positive. There's friendship and community amongst the Ukrainians in Charlotte. \[...\] ## [Matthews firefighters credit working CO alarm for saving woman during power outage](https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/mecklenburg-county/matthews/matthews-firefighters-credit-working-co-alarm-for-saving-woman-during-power-outage/) _2026-08-23 · Arri Woodhouse · Queen City News_ MATTHEWS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Firefighters are crediting a working carbon monoxide alarm for saving a woman's life after a power outage late Friday night. During the outage, a Matthews woman's generator automatically kicked in. She did not know that the generator had a gas leak. This created CO from incomplete combustion, which led \[...\] ## [Salvation Army gives away free backpacks in Charlotte](https://www.qcnews.com/back-to-school/salvation-army-gives-away-free-backpacks-in-charlotte/) _2026-08-23 · Arri Woodhouse · Queen City News_ CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Free backpacks filled with school supplies were given out to local youth ahead of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools academic year. The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte distributed 250 backpacks at the Oak Forest Red Shield Youth Center, just east of Uptown, Saturday morning. The community-wide giveaway was open to all \[...\] ## [Cheerwine ordered to pay $36,000 in disability discrimination lawsuit](https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/rowan-county/salisbury/cheerwine-ordered-to-pay-36000-in-disability-discrimination-lawsuit/) _2026-08-22 · Jim Sands and Emily Mikkelsen · Queen City News_ COLFAX, N.C. (WGHP) — In what was determined to be an unlawful termination of a former employee due to disability status, Piedmont Cheerwine Bottling Company was ordered to pay $36,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency announced Friday. The Salisbury-based soft drink company, which has a \[...\] ## [One person hospitalized after fire in south Charlotte: CFD](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/one-person-hospitalized-after-fire-in-south-charlotte-cfd/) _2026-08-22 · Logan Jennes · Queen City News_ Around 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, crews responded to the 2900 block of Heathstead Place and saw smoke when they arrived. ## ["We still remember her": Zepeddies Pizzeria giving away brownies in honor of Iryna Zarutska](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/we-still-remember-her-zepeddies-giving-away-brownies-in-honor-of-iryna-zarutska/) _2026-08-22 · Logan Jennes · Queen City News_ CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- "We still remember her. We still miss her," Zepeddies Pizzeria wrote on Instagram. That's a pizza shop in Lower South End, where Iryna Zarutska worked and where she was coming from the night she was stabbed on the light rail one year ago, August 22, 2025. In her memory, Zepeddies \[...\] ## [Warm and humid start to the weekend with improving conditions for Sunday](https://www.qcnews.com/weather/weather-forecast/warm-and-humid-start-to-the-weekend-with-improving-conditions-for-sunday/) _2026-08-22 · Brandon Lawson · Queen City News_ We will be warm and humid this afternoon, but seasonable, mid-to-upper 80s for this time of year. ## [Man killed after overnight shooting in south Charlotte: CMPD](https://www.qcnews.com/crime-and-public-safety/man-killed-after-overnight-shooting-in-south-charlotte-cmpd-2/) _2026-08-22 · Logan Jennes · Queen City News_ Shortly after 1 a.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of Montford Drive about an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call. ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/d50CU9eg7njT) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Retaining wall collapse leads to landslide in Burke County South Mountains](https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/burke-county/retaining-wall-collapse-leads-to-landslide-in-burke-county-south-mountains/) _2026-08-22 · Doug Coats · Queen City News_ BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A retaining wall collapsed, causing a landslide in southern Burke County, officials said Friday night. The damage occurred near Hidden Hill Venue on Burkemont Road in the South Mountains. County officials say Burkemont is passable; however, the roadway is threatened by the slide. Rainfall expected through midnight could \[...\] ## [Bryce Young, Panthers find better footing, defeat Jaguars 34-17 in 3rd preseason game](https://www.qcnews.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/bryce-young-panthers-find-better-footing-defeat-jaguars-34-17-in-3rd-preseason-game/) _2026-08-22 · Mark Long, Associated Press · Queen City News_ Bryce Young directed a 58-yard scoring drive on the team’s second possession, picking up five first downs. ## [Uptown Charlotte food truck owners petition against midnight curfew](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/uptown-charlotte-food-truck-owners-petition-against-midnight-curfew/) _2026-08-22 · Shaquira Speaks · Queen City News_ Uptown Halal food truck owners in Charlotte are fighting a midnight curfew imposed by Charlotte Center City Partners and CMPD, claiming the restriction significantly reduces their revenue despite police reports of declining crime. ## [CMS school board member pushes for transparency in Dr. Hill probe](https://www.qcnews.com/news/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools/cms-school-board-member-pushes-for-transparency-in-dr-hill-probe/) _2026-08-22 · Doug Coats · Queen City News_ In her statement, Hatch says there will be some information they cannot legally release. ## [PHOTOS: Fire breaks out at Denver industrial site](https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/lincoln-county/photos-fire-breaks-out-at-denver-industrial-site/) _2026-08-22 · Doug Coats · Queen City News_ The Lincolnton Fire Department moved a crew to cover Denver FD during the incident. ## [One year after fatal light rail stabbing, Charlotte riders say mental health awareness remains top of mind](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/one-year-after-fatal-light-rail-stabbing-charlotte-riders-say-mental-health-awareness-remains-top-of-mind/) _2026-08-21 · Jen Cardone · Queen City News_ One year after the fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train, passengers reflect on safety changes and ongoing concerns despite reports of decreased crime. ## [28,000 lose power in Mecklenburg County from severe storms, trees down all over south Charlotte](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte-airport/23000-lose-power-in-mecklenburg-county-from-severe-storms-mostly-in-south-charlotte/) _2026-08-21 · Doug Coats · Queen City News_ CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- More than 28,000 Duke Energy customers lost power in Mecklenburg County Friday afternoon after a severe storm. Most of the outages are in south Charlotte along the Park Road corridor and Providence Road near Pineville-Matthews Road. Trees and power lines were reported down on Sharon Road, Park South Drive \[...\] ## [Charlotte Crusade returns to unite 150 churches for weekend worship at UNC Charlotte](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/charlotte-crusade-returns-to-unite-150-churches-for-weekend-worship-at-unc-charlotte/) _2026-08-21 · Matt Stell · Queen City News_ Thousands of Christians are expected to gather at UNC Charlotte's Halton Arena this weekend for the return of the Charlotte Crusade, a two-night event focused on church unity and sharing the gospel. ## [K9 retires from Charlotte Douglas International Airport crew](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte-airport/k9-retires-from-charlotte-douglas-international-airport-crew/) _2026-08-21 · Bailey Striepling · Queen City News_ Shine the dog is retiring from the canine crew at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, while officials announced that new dogs will join the team in the coming weeks. ## [Belmont gas leak shuts down major road near downtown](https://www.qcnews.com/traffic/belmont-gas-leak-shut-down-major-road-near-downtown/) _2026-08-21 · Doug Coats · Queen City News_ Residential traffic will be able to access their homes, but through traffic on Central will not be allowed. ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SOSzWynBd2X5) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control facing emergency capacity crisis](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/charlotte-mecklenburg-animal-care-control-facing-emergency-capacity-crisis/) _2026-08-21 · Bailey Striepling · Queen City News_ Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control will host a 'Clear the Shelters' adoption event this Saturday to address an emergency capacity crisis at the facility. ## [One Year Later: Possible Zarutska lawsuit; changes for CATS](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/one-year-later-possible-zarutska-lawsuit-changes-for-cats/) _2026-08-21 · Savannah Rudicel · Queen City News_ Saturday, Aug. 22 marks one year since 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) LYNX Blue Line light rail car. ## [China Grove, Rockford girls abducted from North Carolina found in Georgia, Sheriff says](https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/china-grove-rockford-girls-abducted-from-north-carolina-found-in-georgia-sheriff-says/) _2026-08-21 · Emily Mikkelsen · Queen City News_ Two abducted children were recovered due to a multi-agency investigation across North Carolina. ## [Police investigating homicide at SW Charlotte apartment complex](https://www.qcnews.com/crime-and-public-safety/police-investigating-homicide-at-sw-charlotte-apartment-complex/) _2026-08-21 · Doug Coats · Queen City News_ CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Police are conducting a homicide investigation in southwest Charlotte Thursday night. Officers with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to an apartment complex just before 11 p.m. Aug. 20 on Yager Creek Drive, near South Tryon Street and Interstate 485. Police have not disclosed how many people were injured and/or killed, nor \[...\] ## [‘You determine your story’: Belmont comic book artist is a portrait of resilience](https://www.qcnews.com/faces-of-the-carolinas/you-determine-your-story-belmont-comic-book-artist-is-a-portrait-of-resilience/) _2026-08-21 · John Le · Queen City News_ Some artists draw from personal experience, while others pursue it for reasons we may never know. ## [New audio released in case of former Shelby officer charged with assaulting woman during an arrest](https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cleveland-county/shelby/new-audio-released-in-case-of-former-shelby-officer-charged-with-assaulting-woman-during-an-arrest/) _2026-08-21 · David Schuman · Queen City News_ New audio has been released regarding the misdemeanor assault charge against former Shelby police officer Karson Hyder, who was filmed punching Cherrie Moore during an arrest in May. ## [Community rallies behind Vortex Bottle Shop after car crashes into building](https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cabarrus-county/harrisburg/community-rallies-behind-vortex-bottle-shop-after-car-crashes-into-building/) _2026-08-21 · Caroline Bowyer · Queen City News_ The Harrisburg community is rallying to support Vortex Bottle Shop owner Matthew Widerman following a car crash that injured four people and damaged his restaurant last week. ## [Fort Mill schools add 179 new teachers with help of teacher initiatives amid statewide shortage](https://www.qcnews.com/education/fort-mill-schools-add-179-new-teachers-with-help-of-teacher-initiatives-amid-statewide-shortage/) _2026-08-21 · Shaquira Speaks · Queen City News_ The Learning Policy Institute reports roughly 20% to 50% of new teachers leave the classroom within their first five years. ## [Heavy rain and severe storms threaten floods through Friday](https://www.qcnews.com/weather/weather-forecast/heavy-rain-and-severe-storms-threaten-floods-through-friday/) _2026-08-21 · Tara Lane · Queen City News_ A cold front moving in from the west is expected to bring rounds of showers and storms through Friday night, potentially causing localized flooding before cooler, drier conditions arrive on Sunday. ## [Victim from east Charlotte shooting dies after welfare check: CMPD](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/one-dead-from-east-charlotte-shooting-medic/) _2026-08-20 · Doug Coats · Queen City News_ One person was pronounced dead at the scene. ## [Salisbury man charged with threatening violence towards Albemarle High School, statutory rape](https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/stanly-county/salisbury-man-charged-with-threatening-violence-towards-albemarle-high-school-statutory-rape/) _2026-08-20 · Doug Coats · Queen City News_ All athletic events scheduled on campus this evening were canceled. ## ['Have I been Flocked?': Website to search if license plates have been searched in Flock camera databases grows](https://www.qcnews.com/crime-and-public-safety/have-i-been-flocked-website-to-search-if-license-plates-have-been-searched-in-flock-camera-databases-grows/) _2026-08-20 · Matt Stell · Queen City News_ Privacy advocacy group DeFlock launched a weeklong campaign to question the effectiveness of automatic license plate reader technology while Waxhaw Police Chief Dexter Wilson defended the utility of his department's Flock cameras in solving crimes. ## [Family of Iryna Zarutska to file civil lawsuit over alleged light rail safety failures as anniversary of death approaches](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/family-of-iryna-zarutska-reportedly-plans-civil-lawsuit-over-alleged-light-rail-safety-failures-as-anniversary-of-death-approaches/) _2026-08-20 · Ciara Lankford · Queen City News_ The family of Iryna Zarutska plans to file a civil lawsuit as the one-year anniversary of her death approaches.