North Carolina Gets $60 Million For Road, Bridge Improvement
North Carolina is getting $60 million for road and bridge improvements thanks to a federal grant program.
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NC Elections Chief Seeks Stability In Board Probe
North Carolina's election board chief is concerned about complications if the board's absentee ballot investigation in a congressional district race is not resolved within the next couple of weeks.
State Labor Department Issues Citation Following Worker's Death At Uptown Construction Site In May
The North Carolina Department of Labor has issued citations on Gilbane Building Company for four alleged "serious violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina."
Independence Announce Initial Roster Moves
On Thursday, the Charlotte Independence professional soccer team announced five players will return for the upcoming season; midfielder Alex Martinez, defender Joel Johnson, midfielder Kevan George, goalkeeper Brandon Miller and midfielder Jake Areman.
Police Charge Suspect In Recent South Boulevard Robbery Cases
Police have charged a man they say robbed two businesses on South Boulevard in early December.
Sonic Automotive Bringing 500 Jobs To Gaston County With New Customer Contact Center
On Thursday, Governor Cooper announced Sonic Automotive will be opening a new market resource and customer contact center in Gaston County, which will create roughly 500 jobs in the area.
Malik Monk Scolded By MJ After Early Celebration Nearly Costs Hornets
The Hornets celebrated too soon and then weren't sure whether they'd be celebrating at all. Meanwhile, team owner Michael Jordan chewed out one of his own players.
Man Arrested In Connection To Two Armed Robberies In Southeast Charlotte
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection to two armed robberies in southeast Charlotte.
Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Rising In Charlotte
According to CMPD, in 2017 there were eight anti-Semitic hate crimes in Charlotte. That's more than 2013 to 2016 combined. A student at a local university was a victim of anti-Semitism.Β
"Porch Pirates" on the Rise During Holiday Shipping Season
Porch Pirates are targeting local homes! With the holidays right around the corner, package thefts are on the rise in the Charlotte area.
Deputies Seek Information On Possible Fraud Suspect
Deputies are trying to identify a man they say committed fraud in multiple counties.
Metallicaβs All Within My Hands Foundation Awards Central Piedmont $100,000 Grant
As part of a new workforce education initiative, the rock band Metallicaβs All Within My Hands Foundation (AWMH) has awarded Central Piedmont Community College a $100,000 grant to support career and technical education programs.
Police Charge Driver With 2nd Degree Murder After Deadly 2-Car Crash In East Charlotte, Victim Identified
Police have identified the driver killed early Wednesday morning in east Charlotte.
Two Cows Die After Roof Collapses On Barn In Iredell County
Emergency Management officials say two cows died and one other was severely injured after a roof collapsed on a barn in Iredell County.
CMS Updates Previously Announced Make-Up Day Schedule
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools has revised the make-up day information that was previously announced on Tuesday, December 11th, 2018.
Woman Arrested For Stealing Packages In Catawba County
Authorities have arrested and charged a woman who was wanted after being seen on surveillance video stealing packages from a Catawba County residence last week.Β
Tickets Now Available For 2019 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game Presented By Ruffles
Tickets are now available for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game presented by Ruffles on Friday, February 15th, at Bojangles Coliseum.Β
Man Who Murdered Teen At Peach Stand Gets Life Behind Bars
A man who murdered a 19-year-old store clerk in South Carolina will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole. Christopher Mendez plead guilty to killing Karson Whitesell at the Peach Stand in January.Β
NCGOP Leaders Call for New 9th District Election if Early Voting Leak Claims are True
A new election? North Carolina Republican officials say it could be necessary if an allegation of an early voting data leak is true.
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