Jack Hale

Charlotte

Station Specialist at Hearst Television

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It's Time To Roll Up Sleeves For New COVID, Flu Shots

Sep 25, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Jack Hale

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines – and a lot of older adults also need protection against another risky winter virus, RSV. Yes, you can get your flu and COVID-19 shots at the same time. Don’t call them boosters — they’re not just another dose of last year’s protection.
Governor Henry McMaster Declares State Of Emergency For South Carolina

Sep 25, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Jack Hale

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin taking proper precautions.
Walk To End Alzheimer's In Kannapolis Raises Over $70k

Sep 25, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Jack Hale

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – More than 350 area residents participated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Rowan-Cabarrus in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at Atrium Health Ballpark on September 21. Participants raised more than $70,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Father Of Teenage Suspect In NC Mass Shooting Pleads Guilty To Gun Storage Crime

Sep 25, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Jack Hale

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The father of a teenager accused in a 2022 mass shooting in North Carolina’s capital city that left five people dead pleaded guilty Wednesday to storing improperly a handgun that authorities said was found with his son after the shootings. Alan Thompson, 61, appeared to cry as he entered the plea to the misdemeanor charge in Wake County court, news outlets reported.
Panthers WR Adam Thielen Will Miss At Least Four Weeks After Being Placed On IR

Sep 25, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Jack Hale

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers will be without wide receiver Adam Thielen for at least four weeks after the veteran was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a hamstring injury. Thielen was injured while extending to make a diving touchdown catch near the end of the second quarter of Carolina’s 36-22 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The 34-year-old did not return in the second half.
Caldwell County Declares State Of Emergency

Sep 25, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Jack Hale

LENOIR, N.C. – Caldwell County Board of Commissioners Chairman Randy Church has declared a State of Emergency for Caldwell County effective at noon today (September 25), in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene for the county. Emergency Services Director Trevor Key explains, “This declaration has been made in preparation for the potential impacts Tropical Storm Helene could have on Caldwell County; this is in no way a reason for panic or worry.
Governor Cooper Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Hurricane Helene

Sep 25, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Jack Hale

RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene as North Carolina prepares for severe weather impacts that could threaten life and property across North Carolina through Saturday morning. Helene is forecast to cause significant impacts including flash flooding, numerous landslides, damaging debris flows, slope failures across steep terrain, and riverine flooding across portions of western North Carolina and portions of central North Carolina.
CMPD Officer Discharged From Hospital Following Shooting, Suspect Dead At Hospital

Sep 25, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Jack Hale

UpdateOfficer Kenneth Kludy has been discharged from the hospital following serious injuries that were sustained during a shooting between him, Officer Joshua Heater and a suspect, identified as 37-year-old Nelson Reyes. On September 24, Reyes succumbed to his injuries that he sustained and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Officer Kludy and Officer Heater have been placed on administrative leave, per standard procedure following an officer-involved shooting investigation.
Police: Student Brings Unloaded Firearm To Middle School

Sep 25, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Jack Hale

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A 13-year-old Kennedy Middle School student was taken into custody after brandishing a firearm to a student on a school bus, according to CMPD. CMPD states on September 24, the Kennedy Middle School Resource Officer was notified of a student carrying a firearm in his backpack. The SRO says he found the student and separated him from the firearm before the juvenile was taken into custody after additional officers responded to the scene.
Gaston County Has Fifth Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2024

Sep 25, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Jack Hale

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – On September 20, at approximately 4:00 pm, Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call from the 2300 block of County Line Road Kings Mountain, NC in reference to a deceased raccoon found in the resident’s yard, possibly killed by one of the family dogs. There was no human contact with the raccoon and the animal owner did not witness the four family dogs have any interaction with the raccoon.

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