Troopers: 2 Dead After A Two-Vehicle Fatal Collision In Lincoln County
North Carolina Troopers say two people died and one person suffered life-threatening injuries after two vehicles collided head-on in Lincoln County on Friday.
Silver Alert Cancelled For 28-Year-Old Gaston County Man
At the request of the Gastonia Police Department the silver alert for 28-year-old Tyerese Craig has been cancelled.
Strong Storms Possible Over the Weekend
Stay WeatherWise through the weekend and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
Beloved Children's Author Beverly Cleary Dies At 104
Beverly Cleary, the celebrated childrenβs author whose memories of her Oregon childhood were shared with millions through the likes of Ramona and Beezus Quimby and Henry Huggins, has died. She was 104.
City Of Shelby Hosts Love Run 5K Benefiting Homelessness In Cleveland County
The City of Shelby will partner with iDaph events to host its first ever Love Run 5K on Friday, April 16th in support of the Cleveland County Rescue Mission (CCRM).
CMPD: Detectives Charge 17-Year-Old In Auto Crime Spree
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say a 17-year-old juvenile has been charged for a series of car robberies committed in the past five months in the Charlotte area.
Weekend Severe Weather Threat
Stay WeatherWise this weekend and have at least two ways to receive warnings.
Iredell County Police Arrest Serial Breaking And Entering Suspect
Iredell County Police say one man has been charged for his alleged involvement in several reported break-insΒ across western Iredell County.
Catawba Nation Opens 500 Slot Machines In "Pre-Launch" Of Its Kings Mountain CasinoΒ
The Catawba Nation announced it will fast-track the opening of the Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort in Kings Mountain by opening a "pre-launch" facility this summer with 500 slot machines for guests to use.
Missing 14-Year-Old Salisbury Girl Found Safe, Reunited With Mother
Deputies say the missing 14-year-old from Salisbury, Aleah Gaultney, was located at her aunt's house in Anderson, South Carolina.Β
Mecklenburg County Woman Wins $258,376 Fast Play Jackpot
Kimberly Smith of Charlotte tried her luck on a Fast Play ticket and won herself a $258,376 jackpot.
Man Charged For Fatal Shooting At Northwest Charlotte Gas Station
Charlotte police have arrested and charged a man with murder after a 21-year-old was fatally shot at a northwest Charlotte gas station Wednesday night.
AAA: North Carolina Heading The Wrong Way With βWrong-Wayβ Crashes
According to the latest data analysis from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the average number of deaths from wrong-way crashes on divided highways in the state from 2015 to 2018 was 75 percent higher than the previous 5 years.
Gov. Cooper Announces North Carolina Will Relax Some COVID-19 Restrictions
As North Carolinaβs trends continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases with 31.7% of North Carolinians over 18 having received at least one dose of vaccine, Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the state will continue to ease some COVID-19 restrictions.
Governor McMaster Says All S.C. Residents 16 And Older Eligible For The COVID-19 Vaccine March 31st
Governor Henry McMaster says starting March 31st all residents in South Carolina 16-years-old and up will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
11-Year-Old Child Shot In Salisbury, Investigation Underway
An 11-year-old has been hospitalized after being shot Thursday night in Salisbury, according to officials.
Deputies: 16-Year-Old Returned To Mecklenburg County Juvenile Detention Center
Sheriff McFadden says a 16-year-old was arrested Thursday night and returned to the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Detention Center after being wrongly released from custody.
Tornadoes Pummel Alabama, Killing At Least 5
Deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama on Thursday, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands, part of a broad swath of violent weather sweeping across the Deep South. At least five fatalities and an unknown number of injuries were reported.
Governor Cooper Announces Accelerated Vaccine Timeline For North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that Groups 4 and 5 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by March 31st at the latest and all adults will be eligible for the vaccine starting April 7th in North Carolina.Β
Police: Catawba County Man Stabs Father During Altercation
Hickory Police say they are investigating a stabbing where allegedly a son stabbed his father after an altercation on Thursday sending him to Catawba Valley Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
City Of Gastonia Holds Virtual Arts Festival
Gaston County officials say the Gaston Multicultural Arts Xperience (MAX) will be held virtually this year on Saturday, March 27th.
First What The Fries Location Opens
What The Fries, one of Charlotteβs most beloved food trucks, opens its first brick-and-mortar restaurant.Β Chefs/co-owners Greg Williams and Jamie Barnes have been hard at work since December 2020 getting the space at 10707 Park Road, Suite F, (in South Charlotte, near Pineville-Matthews Road) ready.
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