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Deputies: Monroe Dad Curses At Elementary School Students On Bus

A Monroe father was arrested after he boarded a school bus and cursed at a group of elementary school students over how they had treated his child, according to a sheriff’s office.

Nick Cannon To Pay Off HBCU Students’ Debt Upon Graduation

Entertainer Nick Cannon is promising to pay off the loan debt of seven students at historically black colleges, including three in North Carolina, when they graduate.

CMPD Plans To Hire 200 New Officers, Some Community Leaders Say Money Could Be Better Used In Community

Currently, CMPD has more than 1900 officers on the force.

Meck County Emergency Homeless Shelter To Close Thursday

Mecklenburg county is preparing to close an emergency shelter that housed more than 200 people following the removal of a homeless encampment North of Charlotte.

Cleveland County Animal Services Temporarily Closing

Due to staffing shortages related to COVID-19, Cleveland County Animal Services will be temporarily closed.

New Bill Creating "Social Districts" Allows Drinking In The Streets In Certain Parts Of North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper signed a bill that would allow cities and counties within North Carolina to create their own "social districts," where drinking alcohol in the street will be made legal in some outdoor areas.

598 Mecklenburg County Employees Suspended & 16 Fired For Not Complying With COVID Testing Policy

Officials say at least 16 Mecklenburg County employees have been fired for not complying with the county's COVID-19 testing and vaccination policy.

Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing 46-Year-Old Statesville Man

A Silver Alert has been cancelled for missing 46-year-old Michael "Red" Williams of Statesville, N.C.

Registration Open For 8th Annual NC MedAssist Pancakes & Beer 5K

The 8th Annual NC MedAssist Pancakes & Beer 5K in Charlotte will take place on December 11 to help patients in the state receive crucial medicines that they cannot afford to purchase.

Cleveland County Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program

Those eligible, but unvaccinated, can now receive a $50 Visa gift card for getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Cleveland County.

Avery County Schools To Require All Students To Wear Masks Beginning October 6th

The Avery County Board of Education voted on Tuesday to implement a mask mandate for all students grades 3rd through 12th effective October 6th, 2021.

Charlotte Man To Serve 15 Years In Prison After Police Find Him Dealing Cocaine From Local Motel

Federal authorities have ordered Malik Davis, 41, of Charlotte to serve 15 years in prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement in selling illegal drugs.

Taylorsville Inmate Sentenced For Mailing Threatening Letter To Judge, Prosecutor And Jurors After Being Convicted Of Crime

A Taylorsville inmate was sentenced for sending mail threatening to kill the judge, the judge's family, the District Attorney, and the 12 jurors who convicted him of the crime.