In-Person Visits Return To Mecklenburg County Jail For The Holidays
The jail will offer free in-person visits during the week of December 24, 2018 through December 31, 2018 as a temporary measure until the policy is fully put into effect.
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Stanly Man Faces More Than 2 Dozen Felony Charges After Alleged Misuse Of Company Credit Card
Lincoln County deputies have arrested a man accused of making multiple unauthorized purchases on a company credit card.
Carolina Taxi Employee Shot During Armed Robbery, Two Suspects Wanted
Police are investigating an armed robbery and shooting that happened at a business early Friday morning.
Vietnam Veteran Wins $100,000 Powerball Prize A Week Before Christmas
Benjamin Estioko Jr. of Shelby said heβs celebrating the holiday early after he won a $100,000 Powerball prize.
Education Lottery Issues New Warning About A Scratch-Off Scam
The N.C. Education Lottery is issuing a new warning to players to buy lottery tickets only from authorized lottery retailers after receiving additional reports of a scam involving scratch-off tickets altered to appear as a βwinning ticket.β
Charlotte DOT Announces Upcoming Street Closures
The Charlotte Department of Transportation wants the public to be aware of multiple upcoming street closures around Charlotte.Β
City Of Charlotte Offices Closed For Christmas And New Year holidays
City of Charlotte offices will close Monday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 25; and Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Illegal Immigrants Charged With Drug Trafficking In Iredell County
Two illegal immigrants have been arrested following an investigation into drug trafficking in Southern Iredell County.Β
Boone PD Investigating Fake Bomb Threat Made Near Watauga County Courthouse
Police in Boone are still investigating after an unknown called in a bomb threat near the Watauga County Courthouse Friday morning.
Suspect Wanted By CMPD Has Been Arrested
CMPD says Michael Mangan was arrested Tuesday night.
10 Local Counties To Receive SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in North Carolina as a result of extensive flooding and wind caused by Hurricane Florence that occurred from Sept. 14 through Nov. 21, 2018.
NASCAR Couple Kyle and Samantha Busch Surprise Gastonia Delivery Nurse with IVF Grant
Earlier this week, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha spread some holiday cheer at the CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
Man Charged After Threatening To Bring A Gun Onto Iredell County School Campus
An Iredell County man has been charged after authorities say he threatened to bring a gun onto a middle school campus in November.Β Β
Authorities Identify Female Suspect Wanted For Breaking And Entering In Iredell County
Authorities have identified the female suspect wanted for breaking and entering residences off Brawley School Road in Mooresville.Β
I-77 NB Shutdown After SUV Crashes Into Overhead Sign, Traffic Backed Up For Miles
All lanes of I-77 northbound are closed after an SUV crashed into an Express sign early Friday.
Meck County Sheriff Issues Warning About Ongoing Jury Duty Scams
With the holidays in full swing, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is reminding residents to remain vigilant against possible Jury Duty scams that continue to occur in our area.
AAA Carolinas Warns Of Parking Lot Dangers During The Holidays
As the rush to check everyone off of your holiday shopping list continues, AAA Carolinas is warning motorists and shoppers alike to be extra cautious in busy parking lots.
Over 1400 Breweries Nationwide, 17 Locally Join Forces To Help Those Impacted By California Wildfire
Grabbing a pint never felt so good thanks to a new effort to raise money for those impacted by the recent devastating wildfires in California.
Pineville Elementary Principal, Assistant Principal Reinstated Following Investigation Of Alleged Sexual Assault On Student By Fellow Classmates
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced Thursday that Pineville Elementary principal Brian Doerer and assistant principal Kathryn Trotter have been reinstated effective December 18th.
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