Man Charged With Murder After Skeletal Remains Found In Wooded Area Of North Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a 36-year-old man after skeletal remains were found in a wooded area in north Charlotte on March 28th.
AAA Survey: Traveler Optimism Grows As Summer Approaches
Traveler confidence is growing as COVID-19 vaccinations become more readily available. A new AAA survey reveals that nearly half of North Carolinians (48%) are comfortable taking a trip. Thatβs a 12 percentage-point increase compared to our previous survey in January.
Day Seven Of Testimony In Derek Chauvin Trial
Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floydβs neck β and was bearing down with most of his weight β the entire 9 1/2 minutes the Black man lay facedown with his hands cuffed behind his back, a use-of-force expert testified Wednesday at Chauvinβs murder trial.
South Carolina Man Wins $601,956 Cash 5 Jackpot
Charles Mewshaw of Fort Mill, S.C. tried his luck on a Cash 5 ticket and hit the $601,956 jackpot.
Tiger Woods Was Speeding Before Crashing SUV, Sheriff Says
Authorities say Tiger Woods was speeding when he crashed an SUV in Southern California less than two months ago, leaving him seriously injured.
One Person Killed As Fire Destroys Mobile Home In Alexander County
One person has died after a fire engulfed and destroyed a mobile home in Alexander County early Wednesday morning, according to officials.
Police: Goat βArrestedβ After Report Of Break-In
Police in eastern North Carolina say theyβve βarrestedβ a goat after they got a call reporting an attempted break-in.
Air Quality Warning Wednesday
Sensitive groups should limit their time outdoors as Wednesday is forecast to become the hottest of 2021, yet.
ACLU Sues McMaster For Ordering State Workersβ Office Return
The American Civil Liberties Union this week sued South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, arguing that his executive order requiring state agencies to βimmediately expediteβ employeesβ return to the office during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic exceeds the governorβs authority.
Catawba County Woman Hits $149,717 Cash 5 Jackpot
Debra Stevens of Sherrills Ford hit the jackpot when her Cash 5 ticket matched all five numbers in Sundayβs drawing, winning her $149,717.
Biden Makes All Adults Eligible For A Vaccine On April 19
President Joe Biden said heβs bumping up his deadline by two weeks for states to make all adults in the U.S. eligible for coronavirus vaccines. But even as he expressed optimism about the pace of vaccinations, he warned Americans that the nation is not yet out of the woods when it comes to the pandemic.
Turning Up The Heat
Air Quality Alert in effect from 10 AM - 8 PM Wednesday for Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and Union counties. Sensitive groups should limit their time outside. Pollen Counts remain extreme through the…
Gastonia Police Ask For Public's Help Solving Homicide
The Gastonia Police Department is asking for the public's help in reference to a homicide that happened in March on South New Hope Road.
Air Quality Alert in Effect
Ground-level ozone will once again reach unhealthy standards on Wednesday in Mecklenburg county.
Police: Man With Pole Trashes Asian-Owned Convenience Store
An Asian-owned convenience store in Charlotte was trashed by a man who wielded a metal post and yelled racial slurs, according to police and a son of the storeβs owners.
Mecklenburg County Man Wins $150,000 Lottery Prize
The letters of a crossword puzzle revealed a $150,000 prize for Isidro Lopez De Dios of Charlotte.
Tar Heels Turn To Assistant Hubert Davis As Roy Williams' Successor
North Carolina didnβt have to look far to find the successor to Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams or someone with a strong connection to the storied menβs basketball program.
Hiker Largely Unhurt After Tumbling 1,000 Feet In Mountains
A hiker in North Carolina was rescued largely unhurt after slipping from an overlook near the Blue Ridge Parkway and tumbling about 1,000 feet (305 meters).
Authorities: Navy Medic Shoots 2, Is Shot And Killed On Base
A Navy medic shot and critically wounded two people at a Maryland business park Tuesday, then fled to a nearby Army base where he was shot and killed, police and U.S. Navy officials said.
First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Now Available On A Weekly Basis At Bojangles' Coliseum
Starting on April 7th, Mecklenburg County Public Health is opening additional first dose vaccination appointments at Bojanglesβ Coliseum on a weekly basis.
Catawba County Man Multiplies Luck To Win $100,000 Prize
David Black of Newton tried his luck on a $20 100X The Cash ticket and scored a $100,000 prize.
Edge: Supperland Called Out For Menu Prices
A Plaza Midwood restaurant faces scrutiny for menu prices. Is the ambiance worth more to you, than the food?
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