North Carolina News

Driver Sentenced For Charges Related To A Deadly 2016 Accident

A 30-year-old man will spend the next five to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a deadly accident on June 1, 2016.

Principal Of Lake Norman Charter Discusses Student Walk Out

The principal of Lake Norman Charter, Craig Smith, talks about the decision to allow students to walk out on March 14th as part of the nationwide demonstration to stand up for school safety.

Registered Sex Offender Arrested For Having Multiple Facebook Accounts

Deputies say they charged a registered sex offender for having multiple Facebook accounts.

Students Walkout at Several Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Wednesday

Students at several Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools joined others across the country for a walkout Wednesday. They want to call attention to school safety concerns in the wake of the Florida school shooting.

Panthers Re-Sign Julius Peppers To One-Year Contract

The Carolina Panthers have re-signed defensive end Julius Peppers to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.

CIAA Votes To Accept Claflin University As Newest Member

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Board of Directors voted Wednesday to formally accept Claflin University as a member institution, according to the conference office.

Students To Walk Out Nationwide Protesting Gun Violence

From Maine to Hawaii, students planned to walk out of school Wednesday to protest gun violence in the biggest demonstration yet of the student activism that has emerged in response to last month’s massacre of 17 people at Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Davis Leads Pelicans Past Hornets, 119-115

Dwight Howard had 22 points, 11 rebounds and three blocked shots for Charlotte, while Kemba Walker added 22 points.

Is Charlotte The Next Silicon Valley?

Forbes says the Queen City is now the number three metro area with the most science, technology, engineering and math job growth in the country.

A Kings Mountain Company Is Outfitting Students With Bulletproof Backpacks.

A Kings Mountain company is taking tech originally created for police officers and helping keep kids safe at school.

Hundreds Turn Out For Tonight's Moms Demand Action Meeting On Reducing Gun Violence

Hundreds of Charlotte-area moms came out Tuesday evening to talk about common-sense solutions for reducing gun violence.

Carter-Williams Undergoes Successful Surgery Following March 4th Injury

The Charlotte Hornets announced today that guard Michael Carter-Williams has undergone successful surgery to address a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

CMPD Needs Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects

Police need your help identifying the suspects accused of an armed robbery in west Charlotte.

Police Make Arrest In 2015 East Charlotte Shooting That Left Teen Dead

Police say they arrested Arshaun Springs and charged him with the 2015 murder of Tanya Williams.

Woman Charged With Making Bomb Threats At East Alexander Middle School

Deputies say they received a report in reference to someone threatening to place bombs at East Alexander Middle School.

School Delays and Closings for March 13th

Several schools are either closed on March 13th due to winter weather or operating on a delay.

Charlotte Lawmaker Drafts Bill to Add New Restrictions on Buying Rifles in NC

A Charlotte lawmaker is drafting a bill that would add new restrictions on buying rifles in North Carolina. State Representative Rodney Moore says he wants to take pro-active steps to prevent school shootings.