Back-To-School! Many School Districts Hold Their First Day On Monday
Monday, August 29th, marks the start of the fall semester for multiple school districts in our area.
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Suspect Arrested Following Fatal Shooting At Lancaster Motor Speedway
A 53-year-old man was killed after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds on Saturday, August 27th.
The Males Place: Mentorship, Agriculture, And Social Justice
Right in the heart of Charlotte, past Fred Alexander park stands a strong tribe, grounded in its roots, unified and dedicated to changing the lives of Charlotte’s black youth. It is The Males Place.
Charlotte Man Found Not Guilty Of Murdering Girlfriend's Child
Christopher Sims was charged with murder in the death of a 2-year-old boy back in 2017. Friday, A local jury found Sims was not guilty of the crime.
CMPD: Arrest Made In Plaza Midwood Stabbing
Police have arrested one suspect and another arrest is pending for a second suspect currently in the hospital for their involvement in an altercation turned stabbing in Plaza Midwood on Thursday.
Governor Cooper Appoints News DA For Cabarrus County
On Friday, Governor Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Ashlie Shanley to serve as District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 25, serving Cabarrus County.
Police: Lincoln County Man Arrested On Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
A Lincoln County man was arrested on drug charges and outstanding warrants after a traffic stop on Thursday.
Anson County 911 Restored
911 has been restored to Anson County. As of Friday, emergency officials say all but one 911 line has been restored.
Kannapolis Police Arrest Woman For Exploiting Elderly Patients At Nursing Home
A woman working at a local nursing home In Kannapolis has been charged for using her position of trust to gain access to an elderly patient's bank account in order to withdraw $45,000 from the victim's savings.
Derek James Says Goodbye After 22 Years In Charlotte
Friday is Derek James' last day in the Queen City. After 22 years in Charlotte and 18 years with WCCB, he will be moving to Minneapolis, M.N. to be closer to family.
West Rowan Middle School Shifts To Remote Learning Due To Bacteria Found In HVAC
West Rowan Middle School will remain virtual through September 9th.
August 25th Proclaimed "Miss Betty Day" In Charlotte
Charlotte will recognize August 25th as "Miss Betty Day," named after the woman who has served Queens University for 60 years.
Clark The Eagle Spotted At The Charlotte Airport | VIDEO
If you flew through Charlotte Douglas International Airport earlier this week you might have caught a glimpse of Clark the Eagle.
The Bright Spot: Southern Grace Distillery
The Bright Spot this week took us to Southern Grace Distillery in Mount Pleasant where history and spirits are the perfect mix.
Concord Police Chief Releases Statement After DA's Decision To Not Charge Officer In Brandon Combs Shooting
Following the District Attorney's decision to not press charges, Concord Police Chief Gary Gacek released a statement on Wednesday over his decision to fire Officer Timothy Larson for his involvement in the shooting death of Brandon Combs.
Gastonia Police Asking For Community's Help After Shooting Of 9-Year-Old Boy
The boy was shot in the face inside his home Friday on West 4th Avenue.
Ukrainian Ballerina Holds Auditions For 'The Nutcracker' In Concord
The NUTCRACKER: Magic of Christmas Ballet is back and better than ever after a two-year hiatus, but that's not the only special thing about this year's international rendition.
Former Teacher & Air Force Pilot Joins School Board Race To Combat "Wokism"
A former teacher and retired Air Force Pilot is joining the race for school board. Bill Fountain says he's worried left-wing ideology has worked its way into Charlotte's school system from the books assigned to what students are taught about gender identity.
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