Smoke in the Skies? Prescribed Burns Are to Blame.
They may make an otherwise sunny day hazy, but prescribed burns play a vital role in keeping our forests healthy and resilient.
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Mooresville Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
A 34-year-old man from Mooresville was charged with 18 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after turning himself in to authorities on Wednesday.
Engrossed In Education Funding Dispute, North Carolina Revisits Milestone 2022 Ruling
North Carolina's Supreme Court returned Thursday to its landmark 2022 ruling on education funding that permitted use of taxpayer funds to fix unconstitutional inequities statewide without legislators' express approval.
The Salvation Army Of Cabarrus And Stanly Counties Partners With Subaru Concord And Operation Warm To Bring New Winter Attire To Children In Need
More than 250 new coats and 250 new socks and shoes were delivered for distribution to children served by The Salvation Army Tucker Center of Hope Shelter on Wednesday, February 21st. Subaru Concord partnered with Operation Warm to donate all items.
Mint Hill Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
A Mint Hill man has been charged with five felony counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
AT&T Says Its Cellphone Network Restored After A Widespread Outage Hit Users Across The US
AT&T said Thursday its wireless network was back after an outage knocked out cellphone service for its users across the U.S. for hours.
Kings Mountain Man Indicted For Murder In Last Month's Shooting
Kings Mountain Police have charged one of the victims related to a deadly shooting last month.
Catawba Riverkeepers Fight For Clean Drinking Water
As forests and fields are converted into roads and roofs, toxic runoff becomes a more serious issue by the day.
Shelby Intersection Improvements Underway Along U.S. 74 And N.C. 150
The contract restricts narrowing and closing lanes on U.S. 74, N.C. 150, and Peach Street to off-peak times so morning and evening commutes are not affected.
Search Warrants Leads To Arrest Of Catawba County Man On Weapons And Drug Charges
A search warrant executed at a home on Edna Street in Newton leads to a man being charged with possessing guns and drugs, according to a news release.
Charlotte Funeral Home Director Urges Parents To Buy Life Insurance For Their Children
The owner and founder of The House of Rosadale Funeral Parlor in Charlotte says many parents don't have money to bury their children.
3-Year-Old Child Dies At Hospital From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
A three-year-old child died at the hospital after suffering a fatal gunshot wound in east Charlotte on Wednesday afternoon.
Four Injured, Heavy Traffic Delays Due To Multiple Wrecks On I-85 and I-77
Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes after a serious wreck causes major backups for hours on I-85 northbound near Statesville Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Possessing, Uploading Child Pornography
A 45-year-old Charlotte man will serve 20 years in prison for repeated offenses of child sex abuse crimes.
Wednesday’s Powerball Jackpot Expands To $348 Million
The Powerball jackpot continues its upward climb as it now stands at $348 million for Wednesday’s drawing.
Sex Offender Charged With Federal Indictment Involving Monroe Teen
Christopher Porter, 30, has been charged with a criminal indictment from a federal grand jury with production of child pornography and committing a qualifying felony offense involving a minor while being required to register as a sex offender.
GoFundMe Set Up After Owner Shot In Front Of Children At China City Restaurant In Gastonia
A GoFundMe account has been set up after the owner of a Chinese restaurant was shot in Gastonia during an armed robbery, according to officials.
North Carolina Court Tosses Ex-Deputy's Obstruction Convictions
A North Carolina appeals court on Tuesday threw out the convictions of a former sheriff's deputy for falsifying firearms training and qualification requirements for former superiors — including the then-county sheriff, who is now serving prison time for crimes.
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