Wings, nachos, a cold drink, and a big TV to watch the game is what a Super Bowl celebration is made of.
The Hickory Tavern in Ballantyne is throwing its annual Super Bowl party with an all-you-can-eat buffet.
They’re expecting a big crowd, but nothing like before COVID-19.
“It's been a tremendous impact on this industry, our staffing issues have been impacted, our getting the product has been an issue for us," said Nicole Sharpe, the restaurant's regional manager. "And then the mask mandate has been another issue. Having people come in and feel safe, we had to social distance, we had to have a sanitation station.”
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officials said detectives are working tirelessly to solve the killing of Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) bus driver Ethan Rivera in Uptown Charlotte Friday night.
Rivera was shot during an alleged road rage incident on West Trade Street, near West 4th Street and South Graham Street, which is near Truist Ballpark, around 9:30 p.m. Friday. He was rushed to a hospital where died from his injuries. CMPD Capt. Joel McNelly said homicide detectives were immediately assigned to the case due to Rivera's injuries.
McNelly said CMPD is working with CATS to receive videos and photos of the shooting and encouraged anyone who was in Uptown Friday night to call police with what they know or saw.
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