North Carolina News

Charlotte Mayor Says City Council Meetings Will No Longer Open With Prayer

Mayor Jennifer Roberts made an announcement Monday evening during the Charlotte City Council zoning meeting saying they will no longer open their meetings with a prayer.

Troopers Release Identities Of Four People Killed In Union County Wreck

A road in Union County is back open after a wreck that killed four people.

Police Identify Woman Killed After Train Collides With Vehicle In Gastonia

Police have released the identity of the woman who died after her vehicle was hit by a train in Gastonia.

Second Case of West Nile Appear in Rock Hill

State health leaders say a second person in Rock Hill has tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

4 Dead After Car Turns Out In Front Of Tractor Trailer In Union County, Victims Identified

Officials say multiple people died in an accident involving one car and a tractor trailer Monday afternoon.

Roundabout Construction In West Charlotte To Last Through December

A new roundabout should help traffic in part of west Charlotte.

Morganton Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Videoing A Minor In Bathroom

56-year-old James Moody was sentenced in court Monday after pleading guilty to felony secret peeping and second-degree exploitation of a minor.

Novant Health Matthews Children’s Clinic Welcomes Drs. Scott Thomas And Meredith Davitte

Novant Health Matthews Children’s Clinic is pleased to welcome two new pediatricians, Drs. Scott Thomas and Meredith Davitte. Both physicians are accepting new patient appointments.

Scott Family Attorney's Release Statement On Partial Release Of CRB Findings By CMPD

Attorneys for Keith Scott's family released a statement Monday afternoon in response to Friday's partial release of the Citizens Review Board findings by CMPD.

Charlotte Uprising Holds Events For Keith Lamont Scott Week 2017

Charlotte Uprising will be hosting several events throughout the week to honor the one year anniversary of Keith Scott's death.

Former Burke County Teacher Arrested For Having Child Porn, Sexually Assaulting Child

Investigators say a former Burke County teacher is facing charges for possessing child porn and for sexually assaulting a child.

Gastonia Neighbors Trying to Stop Shopping Center Planned for Wooded Area

New information about a community's fight to stop a planned shopping center in Gastonia. Some people who live nearby argue it could cause flooding and noise issues.

Peppers, Panthers' Defense Stymies Bills 9-3

Carolina's defense allowed only three points for the second straight week, and Graham Gano converted three field goals as the Panthers held on to defeat the Buffalo Bills 9-3 on Sunday.

94 Marijuana Plants, 50 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized From Huntersville Residence

A Huntersville man has been arrested after detectives found 94 marijuana plants and 50 pounds of marijuana in his residence.

Charlotte Uprising To Host Keith Lamont Scott Week

Charlotte Uprising is hosting a week of events aimed at continuing the discussion between law enforcement and the Charlotte community.

Six-Year-Old Boy Drowns At Morganton Hotel

A six-year-old boy drowned at a hotel pool in Morganton, North Carolina, Saturday night

Former Protester Helping CMPD Improve Response to Tense Situations

One year ago Charlotte resident Greg Jackson confronted officers in Uptown after the death of Keith Scott. But the murder of a protester in the crowd, Justin Carr, led Jackson to take a different approach.

Chief Kerr Putney Addresses CRB Recommendations in Keith Scott Case

For the first time, we're getting a glimpse of the recommendations the Citizens Review Board gave to the Chief of Police after hearing evidence in the Scott case.