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WANTED: Billy Simpson

The CMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Billy Simpson who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.

Community Concerns About Size Of New Schools

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.

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.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

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.

Best Of Wilson's World: Visits With The Honey Bees, Amelie's French Bakery, McDonald's, Discovery Place, And eeZ Fusion & Sushi

Today's “Best of Wilson’s World” includes a re-visit to the Hornets' Honey Bees, making pastries at Amelie's French Bakery in NoDa, Shamrock Shakin' at McDonald's, and celebrating the 15 year anniversary of eeZ Fusion & Sushi!