Teenager Dies Following Drive-By Shooting In West Charlotte
The 19-year-old victim of a drive-by shooting in west Charlotte has died due to her injuries. Stephenson was pronounced dead on March 9. This case is now being investigated as a homicide.
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Family Asks For Public’s Help After Man Dies In Rock Hill Police Custody
On Monday night the family of a man who died in police custody in Rock Hill raised money to conduct their own autopsy.
CANCELED: WCCB Charlotte's CW To Air NCHSAA Basketball State Championship Games
The NCHSAA Basketball State Championships have been postponed indefinitely due to the threat from the coronavirus.
WANTED: Jeremiah Fincher
The CMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jeremiah Fincher who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.
WANTED: Billy Simpson
The CMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Billy Simpson who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.
Parents Upset About Plan to Cut Number of Classrooms at New High Schools
CMS leaders are defending plans to cut the number of classrooms in three new high schools. Parents accuse the district of breaking its promise to voters who passed the 2017 bond.
Coronavirus Impacts In The Charlotte Area
There are no cases in the Charlotte region. A man from Spartanburg county, who passed through Charlotte-Douglas Airport on his way home from Italy, has a confirmed case of coronavirus. He did not have any symptoms while at the airport.
Five More People In Wake County Test Positive For Coronavirus, Says NC Health Dept.
Five more people in Wake County tested presumptively positive Monday for coronavirus, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Burke County Man Arrested After Stealing Car Parts
Burke County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest on a suspect who was stealing metal car parts to exchange for cash.
Town Of Boiling Springs And Gardner-Webb Partner To Host New Music Festival
The Town of Boiling Springs and Gardner-Webb University are hosting a new music festival, Webbstock 2020, on March 28 from 3 to 9 p.m.
Mecklenburg County Public Health Department Provides COVID-19 Update
The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department provided an update on the county's preparations and response to COVID-19 after an announcement that a confirmed case of the virus passed through the CLT Airport.
Charlotte Hornets Release Statement on Preventative Measures For COVID-19
The Charlotte Hornets have released this statement concerning the health and safety of their fans, players and employees.
CMS To Waive Make-Up Day
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Earnest Winston will waive a make-up day allowing March 27 to remain a teacher workday.
Traffic Stop In Burke County Leads To Drug Arrest
A traffic stop on a speeding vehicle in Burke County led to a drug arrest, deputies say.
CMPD Looking For Suspect With Over 20 Active Warrants
CMPD is asking for the public's help with locating a suspect who has over 20 active warrants.
Hit-And-Run Investigation Underway In Kings Mountain After Pedestrian Struck
The Kings Mountain Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian.
POLITICAL WRAP: Coronavirus Concerns; Biden and Bernie Super Tuesday Battle
Mixed messages from the Trump administration on the Coronavirus. And on the campaign trail, it's essentially down to two candidates for the Democratic nomination.
Delays Expected In Brenner Avenue Area Of Salisbury Due To COVID-19 Screenings
The Brenner Avenue area of Salisbury is expected to be affected by heavy traffic due to COVID-19 screenings at the Salisbury VA Health Care System (HCS).
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