Kannapolis Police charge 17-year-old with murder in deadly shooting
Officers say Nehemiah Gibson-Rogers shot and killed 17-year-old Legend Benjamin Tuesday night on Coldwater Lane.
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CMPD: Man threw Molotov cocktail into Charlotte nightclub, causing it to catch fire
A man is in jail after police say he intentionally set fire to a west Charlotte night club. Crews responded to the Garden Bar & Lounge on Tuckaseegee Road just before 5:30 Friday morning.
Camp North End puts 6 PM curfew into effect for unsupervised teens
Camp North End says that over the past few weekends, teens have continued to use the property for unauthorized teen takeovers.
Boil water advisory issued for Kannapolis area residents after E. coli is detected in drinking water
Crews are flushing and treating the system. People who live in the area are urged to boil water for at least one minute before cooking, drinking, or brushing teeth.
CMS Board votes to cancel classes on May 1 ahead of planned teacher protest in Raleigh
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on Friday made a last-minute calendar change. The Board of Education unanimously approved May 1st as a teacher workday during an emergency meeting.
Suspect in custody for intentionally set fire in west Charlotte
A suspect was arrested after a two-alarm fire in west Charlotte was deemed intentionally set.
E. coli found in Kannapolis water; citywide boil water notice issued
A boil water notice has been issued in Kannapolis after contaminants that carry E. coli bacteria were found in the cityβs drinking water.
CMS cancels classes May 1 as thousands of teachers plan to attend rally in Raleigh
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have cancelled classes next Friday, as educators across the state plan to attend a rally in Raleigh.
Teen charged with murder in Kannapolis shooting
A 17-year-old is facing a murder charge in connection to a deadly shooting in Kannapolis.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 23rd
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, April 23rd.
Gaston County Mugshots April 23rd
Check out the GastonΒ County Mugshots from Thursday, April 23rd.
CMPD runs annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
The group, including Chief Estella Patterson, ran a 5K through Uptown. It started at CMPD headquarters, then made a stop at Truist Field, before returning to the Law Enforcement Center.
Charlotte's Housing Impact Fund raises more than $100M to buy and rehab apartments
The city's Housing Impact Fund has raised more than $100 million to buy and fix up existing apartments to keep them affordable.
CMPD cold case detectives use DNA to make arrest in 33-year-old unsolved sex assault case
Cold case detectives used DNA evidence to identify 57-year-old Willie Little as their suspect. Police arrested him last Thursday.
Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff's deputy fired after DV arrest
A Mecklenburg County Sheriff's deputy has been fired after being charged with domestic violence.
Shooting in Concord park leaves one dead, one injured
The shooting happened around 5:30 Thursday evening in the parking lot of Hartsel Park, off Sunderland Road Southwest.
Panthers select Georgia OT Monroe Freeling with the 19th pick in the NFL draft
The Carolina Panthers selected offensive tackle Monroe Freeling from Georgia with the 19th overall pick in the NFL draft, adding stability for a position in flux.
CMS board of education considers cancelling classes because of teacher rally in Raleigh
Teachers from across the state are heading to Raleigh Friday, May 1st to urge state lawmakers to pass a budget that favors education and forces corporations to pay their fair share. More than 1,800 out of 9,000 teachers have already called out in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
1 dead, 1 hurt in Concord park shooting
One person died and another was taken to the hospital after shooting at a park in Concord.
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