Matthews Police Department Working To Correct Crime Statistics
An internal investigation revealed the Matthews Police Department had been incorrectly reporting crime statistics and case closure rates between 2018 and 2022.Β
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One Million Dollar Mega Millions Prize Sold In Charlotte
The lucky winner bought the ticket at a store in Mint Hill.
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Leading CMPD On Chase Into South Carolina
A burglary suspect is in custody after leading CMPD officers on a chase into South Carolina. Investigators responded to a breaking and entering call involving three suspects on Tribune Drive in West Charlotte around 9:30 on Friday night.
Charlotte Woman Wins First $100,000 Prize In New Cash 5 Promotion
Georgia Richardson of Charlotte became the first winner of the $100,000 top prize in the new Cash 5 Bonus Cash promotion.
Trial Delayed For Former NC Congressman Madison Cawthorn
Cawthorn appeared in court Friday after he was cited for allegedly bringing a gun in Charlotte Douglas Airport in April of 2021.
Snow Lovers Prepare For Winter Wonderland In NC Mountains This Weekend
We were in Beech Mountain and Banner Elk on Friday, as winter weather started to blanket the area, and people filed in for winter fun.
CMPD Searching For Attempted Bank Robber
Surveillance cameras capture attempted bank robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank on Westinghouse Boulevard in Southwest Charlotte.
CMPD Investigates Homicide In North-Charlotte
Police say they found a man shot at an apartment complex on Hackberry Creek Trail just after 7 p.m. on January 13th.
At Least Three Tornadoes Confirmed in Carolinas
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has confirmed an EF-0 touched down near Stanley, NC, Thursday night.
UFO Reports Rise to 510, Not Aliens but Still a Threat to US
The U.S. has now collected 510 reports of unidentified flying objects, many of which are flying in sensitive military airspace. While thereβs no evidence of extraterrestrials, they still pose a threat, the government said in a declassified report summary released Thursday.
$1.35B Mega Millions Prize Drawing Set for Friday Night
Mega Millions players will have another chance Friday night to end months of losing and finally win a jackpot that has grown to $1.35 billion.
What the Tech: Travel Planning
Planning to take a vacation sometime in 2023? Don't wait too long. Travel experts agree that January is the best time to plan and book any vacation for the coming year.
Don't Waste Your Money: Garage Storage
The new year is a time many of us start cleaning and organizing our homes to prepare for springtime.
Biden Political Future Clouded by Classified Document Probe
On Thursday, Biden's political outlook veered into more uncertain territory after Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate the Democratic president's handling of classified documents.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Partners With Virtual Dog Training Company GoodPup
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (AC&C) is thrilled to announce its partnership with GoodPup, a 1-on-1 positive reinforcement training service that can be accessed virtually at home and on your own schedule.
Mental Health Advocate Pushes For Suicide Prevention Legislation
In 2019, mental health advocate Fonda Bryant starting putting up suicide prevention signs in parking decks like Center City Green, after learning the deck had six suicides in four years.
Aviation Museum Renamed After 'Captain Sully'
The former Carolinas Aviation Museum is preparing for takeoff under a new name.Β The facility says it will now be called the Sullenberger Aviation Museum.
School Closings/Remote Learning Days for January 13th
Avery County Schools will be closed while Watauga and Ashe County Schools will operate on an inclement weather, remote learning day.
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