No Charges For Officers Who Fatally Shot South Carolina Man
No charges will be filed against police officers in South Carolina who fatally shot a man outside a store where he was accused of shoplifting, the state’s attorney general announced.
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Mother Of Infant Found Dead In Charlotte Cemetery Accused Of Murder
The mother of a 6-month-old boy who was found dead last month in a North Carolina cemetery has been charged with murder in his death, police said.
North Carolina GOP Chair: Convention Still On For Charlotte
The Republican National Convention in Charlotte and the North Carolina GOP convention are on as scheduled later this year for now despite uncertainty over the new coronavirus, the state party’s top leader says.
Families Enjoyed The Outdoors During Pandemic, While Staying Safe
Many people got the opportunity to get outside and enjoy a beautiful spring day while practicing social distancing
Materials From National Strategic Stockpile Distributed To S.C. Counties For COVID-19 Response
To help provide supplies for health care providers responding to COVID-19, South Carolina requested its full allocation of medical equipment from the Strategic National Stockpile.
Local Man Arrested For Falsely Claiming He Had Coronavirus Inside Albemarle Walmart
From the stupid criminal file: a Carolina man arrested at a local Walmart, after announcing inside the store that he was coronavirus positive.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Suspends Evictions During Coronavirus Pandemic
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office has decided to suspend court-ordered evictions during the coronavirus pandemic, according to officials.
Atrium Health Answers Important Coronavirus Questions
Atrium Health has experts answering questions about the coronavirus.
UNC Charlotte Postpones Graduation Ceremony Due To Coronavirus
UNC Charlotte announced they are postponing their graduation ceremony due to coronavirus concerns.
City Of Charlotte Solid Waste Services Suspends Yard Waste And Bulky Item Collection
Effective Monday, March 23, City Solid Waste Services for the city of Charlotte will only collect garbage and recycling.
Income Tax Filing Deadline Moved To July 15th From April 15th
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Trump administration has decided to push the income tax filing date to July 15 from April 15.
Large Gatherings Prohibited, Restaurants And Bars Closed Across The Carolinas
In response to the fast-spreading coronavirus, gatherings of 50 or more people in Mecklenburg County are now banned. This follows an executive order that put a halt to events of 100 or more people across North Carolina. Restaurants and bars have now been ordered to close too but to-go and delivery orders are permitted.
Dr. Tony: How to Stay Healthy During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Doctor Tony shares some tips on how to protect yourself from the coronavirus.
Mecklenburg Health Officials Encourage Social Distancing Outdoors
Social distancing means cooped up and kept away. Mecklenburg county health officials are letting people know that doesn't mean you have to stay indoors.
Community Spread Continues To Be A Concern In Mecklenburg County
WCCB asked the Mecklenburg County Health Director why church's don't have to follow the federal gathering guidelines. Senior Pastor Brian Carn posted a video on YouTube, citing the Bible for why Kingdom City Church members continue to come to worship. One of the churches is in Charlotte on Dr. Carver Road.
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Plaza Midwood
A rabies alert was sent out to residents in Plaza Midwood after a raccoon tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.
Rowan County Deputies Raid The Lucky Duck Café For Illegal Gambling
The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the Lucky Duck Café in Salisbury for illegal gambling and found multiple law violations. The business which appeared to be an arcade was actually an illegal gambling casino.
Humane Society of Charlotte Provides Educational Programming For Parents During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Humane Society of Charlotte invites the community to log on to the Humane Society of Charlotte's Facebook page at 2 pm EST on Friday, March 20 to watch Storytime with Shelley and Shelter Animals.
CMPD Animal Care & Control Remains Open For Routine Business, Pet Reclaims, Pet Adoptions, And Foster Pick-Ups
CMPD AC&C will remain open for routine business, which includes looking for a lost pet, reclaiming a pet and animal adoptions. At this time, AC&C will be operating on a normal schedule, which is Monday to Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
