School Closings and Delays for March 21st, 2018
Several school districts with either be closed today or operate on a two-hour delay due to winter weather.
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Debate Continues as Activists Push for End to 287g Program in Mecklenburg County
Debate raging again at Tuesday night's County Commission meeting over Mecklenburg County's Participation in the 287g program. It allows the Sheriff's Office to partner with ICE to check a suspect's immigration status.
UNC Charlotte Student Is Out Of Jail On Bond After Being Arrested For Threatening To Shoot Up The School
UNC Charlotte Police say this all started when 20-year-old Matthew Saavedra made concerning comments to his doctor and officers. Police got a search warrant for his apartment, and although they didn't find any firearms or explosives, they found documents that they say are upsetting.
Police Charge Man Accused Of Stealing From Vehicles At An East Charlotte Dealership
CMPD has charged a 50-year-old man with stealing property from multiple vehicles at an east Charlotte dealership.
Rock Hill Man Arrested Almost Immediately After Alleged Armed Robbery
Police arrested the man accused of robbing A to Z Cash and Carry Tuesday afternoon almost immediately after the crime occurred.
Hickory Woman Arrested On "Revenge Porn" Charges
A 19-year-old Hickory woman is facing charges after deputies say she posted naked photos of her ex-boyfriend online.
School Custodian Wins $250,000 Lottery Prize
A lucky 20X The Cash scratch-off ticket cost Ana Melara Flores of Charlotte a night’s sleep, but paid off Tuesday with a $250,000 prize.
North Carolina College Student Charged With Shooting Threat
Authorities have arrested a North Carolina college student who they say wrote about committing a school shooting and told a doctor he couldn't wait to buy a gun to do it.
Mooresville Vape Store Clerk Arrested For Selling Synthetic Cannabinoid Product Used In Teen's Overdose
A store clerk at Tobacco & Vapor on North Main Street has been charged with possessing and selling a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance.
Police ID Victim In Deadly Accident On Pineville-Matthews Road
The northbound lanes of Pineville-Matthews Road at I-485 were closed for several hours Monday night due to a deadly accident.
Tonight's Game Between UNCC & Arkansas At BB&T Ballpark Cancelled Due To Weather
The Charlotte 49ers and the Arkansas Razorbacks will not meet under the lights at BB&T Ballpark tonight after the game was cancelled due to impending weather.
Cornelius Police Seek Suspects Responsible For Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins
Police need help identifying two men they say may be responsible for several vehicle break-ins in the Antiquity Community.
Two Charged With Trafficking Crack Cocaine During Lancaster County Drug Bust
Lancaster County deputies have charged two suspects after seizing a large amount of drugs and cash from their home Friday morning.
CMPD Issues A Warning About A Man In A White Truck Offering Kids Money
Police say there have now been two reported incidents involving a man driving a white truck offering money to kids in east Charlotte.
Panthers Sign WR Jarius Wright
The Carolina Panthers have signed free agent wide receiver Jarius Wright to a three-year contract. Wright previously played six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.
Dog Injures 7 Students After Getting Inside South Charlotte Elementary School
Officials say a dog got inside a south Charlotte elementary school and injured seven students.
SLED: York County Deputy Justified In Deadly Shooting
Officials with SLED say the deputy involved in a fatal shooting in York County in December 2017 was justified.
Carowinds Introduces A Completely Reimagined Kids' Area At The New Camp Snoopy
Carowinds has transformed its kids’ area into the new Camp Snoopy, featuring five new junior rides like Pig Pen’s Mud Buggies and a soaring Camp Bus, and an 8,000-square-foot climb and play area with plenty of shade.
Man Saves Stranger From Jumping Off Bridge
Strong instincts and a split second decision helped save a man's life in Matthews. The guy who sprang into action talked with WCCB Charlotte's Morgan Fogarty about what made him stop for a stranger on a bridge.
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