Sheriff: 2 North Carolina Children Abandoned In Mississippi; 1 Dies
A 2-year-old Salisbury girl has been found dead after she and her 7-year-old brother were abandoned in a pickup truck in a wooded area of central Mississippi, a sheriff said.
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North Carolina, Catawba Tribe, Ink Casino Revenue Agreement
North Carolinaβs governor has signed a revenue-sharing agreement with the Catawba Indian Nation that clears the way for Las Vegas-style gaming to be offered at a planned resort in Kings Mountain, officials said.
Duke Energy, NC Officials Announce Coal-Ash Expense Deal
Duke Energy, North Carolina officials and a conservation group announced Monday an agreement on how the utility pays to get rid of coal ash stored in the state. The proposed settlement would shift an estimated $1.1 billion in expenses away from customers over the next decade to the nationβs largest electric utility and its shareholders.
NFL Player Honors Charlotte Woman Killed By Police In 2015
A Black woman who was fatally shot by a North Carolina police officer nearly six years ago is one of nearly 90 people honored through an NFL program that recognizes victims of systemic racism and police violence.
Lafayette Airport Adds Flights To Charlotte In April
Starting in April people will be able to fly to Charlotte, North Carolina on American Airlines via the Lafayette airport, officials announced.
Weddington Elementary Transitions To Remote Learning For 2 Weeks
Weddington Elementary students and staff will work remotely for the next two weeks after five students tested positive for coronavirus, according to school officials.
Longtime Panthers Player Greg Olsen Announces Retirement From NFL
After a 14-year career in the NFL, former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen announces he is retiring.
Senator Bernie Sanders Inauguration Meme Sweatshirt For Charity Sells Out
Senator Bernie Sanders began selling sweatshirts and t-shirts for charity after a photo of him wearing mittens at the presidential inauguration went viral.
Charlotte Hornets Travel To Florida To Play Orlando Magic
The Charlotte Hornets travel to Florida to play Orlando Magic at 7 p.m. on January 24th at Amway Center.
Police Say A Wife Found Her Husband Fatally Shot At Home In A Hickory Homicide
Hickory Police officers say they responded to a call for service around 1 a.m. on January 24th to find a 59-year-old Black man, Marty Brown, dead in his living room lying on the couch with an apparent gunshot wound.
CMPD: 1 Man Dead, 2 Injured In Fatal North Charlotte Shooting
CMPD detectives identify 21-year-old Jamias Shropshire as the gunshot victim who passed away in this case, his family has been notified of his death.
Charlotte Group Pushes For An End To Violence
The group, 'Stop Killing Our Children' hosted a march in South Charlotte.
Iredell County Officials Say A Small Plane Has Crashed Into Lake Norman, 1 Person Injured
Iredell County officials report one individual is in the hospital being treated for injuries after a small plane crashed into Lake Norman.
UNC Fan Cutouts Fill Seats At Smith Center & Carmichael Arena
Officials with the UNC Department of Athletics are putting up cutouts of fans at Smith Center and Carmichael Arena in lieu of having an in-person audience as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact so many lives.
Camp North End Kicks Off "Phase II" Of Renovation Plans
Officials with ATCO Properties & Management say "Phase II" of their Camp North End renovation efforts are underway as they begin to build new shops, restaurants, and an open-air public space out of a portion of their 1940's era warehouse starting this month.Β
North Carolina Reports A New Strain Of COVID-19
Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services say a new strain of coronavirus has been detected in the state.
CMPD: Police Find Missing 52-Year-Old Man
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say Christopher Hunt, 52, has been located and reunited with his family.
Iredell County Police Arrest A Statesville Man For Indecent Liberties With A Child
Police with the Iredell County Sheriff's Department say 21-year-old Javier Roberto Hernandez is under arrest for felony indecent liberties with a child.
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