Panthers Re-Sign Julius Peppers To One-Year Contract
The Carolina Panthers have re-signed defensive end Julius Peppers to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.
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CIAA Votes To Accept Claflin University As Newest Member
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Board of Directors voted Wednesday to formally accept Claflin University as a member institution, according to the conference office.Β
Students To Walk Out Nationwide Protesting Gun Violence
From Maine to Hawaii, students planned to walk out of school Wednesday to protest gun violence in the biggest demonstration yet of the student activism that has emerged in response to last monthβs massacre of 17 people at Floridaβs Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Davis Leads Pelicans Past Hornets, 119-115
Dwight Howard had 22 points, 11 rebounds and three blocked shots for Charlotte, while Kemba Walker added 22 points.
Charlotte Happenings with Moira Quinn
Moira QuinnΒ withΒ Charlotte Center City PartnersΒ stopped by to tell the couch crew what events are happening this weekend!
School Closings, March 14th
The following schools will be closed today or on a delay due to winter weather.
Is Charlotte The Next Silicon Valley?
Forbes says the Queen City is now the number three metro area with the most science, technology, engineering and math job growth in the country.
A Kings Mountain Company Is Outfitting Students With Bulletproof Backpacks.
A Kings Mountain company is taking tech originally created for police officers and helping keep kids safe at school.
Hundreds Turn Out For Tonight's Moms Demand Action Meeting On Reducing Gun Violence
Hundreds of Charlotte-area moms came out Tuesday evening to talk about common-sense solutions for reducing gun violence.
People Protesting 287(g) Gather Outside Mecklenburg County Jail
They say the program unfairly targets innocent people - and they want to get rid of it. Supporters say it gets violent criminals off the streets.Β
Student Walkouts Planned Across US To Protest Gun Violence
From Maine to Hawaii, thousands of students planned to stage walkouts Wednesday to protest gun violence, one month after the deadly shooting inside a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Suspect Charged In Connection To Chester County Homicide
Police have charged a 22-year-old man in connection to a homicide that occurred over the weekend.
CMPD Needs Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects
Police need your help identifying the suspects accused of an armed robbery in west Charlotte.
Police Make Arrest In 2015 East Charlotte Shooting That Left Teen Dead
Police say they arrested Arshaun Springs and charged him with the 2015 murder of Tanya Williams.Β
Woman Charged With Making Bomb Threats At East Alexander Middle School
Deputies say they received a report in reference to someone threatening to place bombs at East Alexander Middle School.
Police Identify Man Shot And Killed In East Charlotte
One person is dead after shooting in East Charlotte Monday morning.
School Delays and Closings for March 13th
Several schools are either closed on March 13th due to winter weather or operating on a delay.
Experts Say Charlotte Is Proving To Be Hot Spot For Sporting Events, Thanks To HB2 Repeal
We're just days away from the first round of the NCAA tournament to begin right here in Charlotte. About a year ago, the tournament almost wasn't coming to the Queen Cityβunless HB2 was repealed. Experts says HB2 was hurting the hospitality and tourism industry in the city.Β
Charlotte Lawmaker Drafts Bill to Add New Restrictions on Buying Rifles in NC
A Charlotte lawmaker is drafting a bill that would add new restrictions on buying rifles in North Carolina. State Representative Rodney Moore says he wants to take pro-active steps to prevent school shootings.
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