NC DMV adds new features to website to address long wait times
The North Carolina DMV is adding a new feature to its website to help with long wait times. Customers will now be able to see estimated wait times at DMV locations.
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NC Governor pushes for raises for law enforcement officials
Speaking at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte on Thursday, the governor said his "critical needs budget" includes those raises for state troopers, correctional officers, and other public safety professionals.
Belmont PD arrests Lowe's robbery suspect after high-speed chase
Belmont Police say Reginald Cannon robbed someone at the Lowe's on Caldwell Farm Road at gunpoint, before taking off in a Dodge Charger.
Police: Monroe woman wakes up to stranger attempting to take her clothes off
A disturbing overnight burglary is under investigation in Monroe after a woman tells police she woke up to a stranger trying to take her clothes off.
Japan's Takaichi Tries To Reaffirm Alliance With Trump As He Seeks Help Securing Strait Of Hormuz
Takaichi, who met with Trump at the White House, told the Republican president that Japan has opposed Iran's development of its nuclear program and appealed to his desire to be seen as a peacemaker, despite launching a war of choice with Iran.
Pain at the pump: Average price of gallon of regular gas hits $3.84 in U.S.
Brent crude oil, the international standard, spiked to as high as $118 a barrel, up more than 60% since Israel and the United States started the war with Iran.
QuikTrip donates $500,000 to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation
CMPD Chief Estella Patterson called the donation a statement of confidence in the work CMPD is doing in the community.
Deputies arrest woman for using a board and nails to vandalize a Cybertruck
Caldwell County Sheriff's deputies arrested and charged Karen Lewis on Tuesday with misdemeanor damage to property.
Alarm malfunction sends local high school into lockdown
All clear at South Point High School after a tense start to the day on Wednesday. The Gaston county school went into lockdown after an alarm malfunctioned around 8:22 AM.
Deputies: 67-year-old woman found dead inside home, evidence of a fire
Alexander County Sheriff's deputies initially responded to a home on Royal Russell Road on Tuesday for a welfare check. When they got there, they say they found Sally Lackey dead inside the home.
NCAA newcomer Queens plans to bring 'street dog' mentality against No. 2 seed Purdue
Queens University takes its βstreet dogβ mindset to the NCAA Tournament, and it even brings a ceramic mascot named Buddy.
Family Dollar to close distribution center in Matthews, cut over 300 employees
Discount retail store Family Dollar plans to close its distribution center in Matthews, eliminating hundreds of jobs.
Panthers trade veteran QB to Eagles for 2027 draft pick
The Carolina Panthers are moving on from veteran quarterback Andy Dalton.
Woman arrested for damaging Cybertruck in Caldwell County, deputies say
A woman was arrested Tuesday after being accused of damaging a Tesla Cybertruck in Caldwell County.
Up 'n Adam: Sandwich Max
Adam Wurtzel went to Charlotte staple, Sandwich Max to meet the shop's new owners, and taste some of their signature subs.
USPS honors Phillis Wheatley on this year's Black Heritage Series stamp
This year, the U.S. Postal Service is honoring Phillis Wheatley. Born in Africa, Wheatley was brought to Boston aboard a slave ship before making history as a writer.
New lawsuit alleges daycare worker laid on top of toddler who wouldn't take nap, smothering her
The lawsuit claims daycare worker Alexandra Coffey laid on top of the toddler when she wouldn't take a nap. The lawsuit says the child's leg kicked for several minutes and then stopped. Coffey allegedly didn't check on the girl for three hours.
Police records reveal 911 was called 59 times in connection to home where six-year-old girl was found living in feces, urine
We're learning more about what happened before the death of six-year-old Dominique Moody in east Charlotte.
2 men tell police they're headed to SC to "dolphin watch," instead arrested in suspected drone drug delivery scheme
Police say they were pulled over because their car had a fictitious license plate. The men told police they were on their way to South Carolina to go dolphin watching.
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