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Memorial Service For Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy Who Died In Line Of Duty
A memorial service for Sgt. John Hugh Howell, II will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, August 26, 2024. The service will be conducted at the new Lincoln County Courthouse, at 120 Justice Drive in Lincolnton.
Lenoir Police Seize Nearly 700 Grams Of Methamphetamine
697 grams of methamphetamine was seized by Lenoir Police during a search warrant of a residence.
CMS Students Return To School August 26th
Summer days at the beach will soon be replaced with early mornings at the bus stop. CMS says they are doing better than last year when it comes to the number of bus drivers with 38 vacancies.
Neighbors Voice Concerns Over Proposed Elizabeth Apartment Complex
Neighbors in one East Charlotte community are concerned about a massive apartment development that could be coming to the area soon. Developers want to rezone an area of Central Avenue near Piedmont Street for a new 315 unit apartment building.
Fort Mill Neighbors Protest Silfab Manufacturing Plant
Residents in Fort Mill are taking to the streets in protests of a new solar panel manufacturing plant coming to York County.
Carowinds Unveils Three Fall Events
Carowinds has announced a lineup of fall events, including the debut of Tricks and Treats and Oktoberfest, alongside the return of the Carolinasβ premier Halloween event, SCarowinds.
Deputies: Statesville Man Arrested For Possessing Child Porn
An investigation that started in April led to a Statesville man being arrested for possessing child porn, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.
The Latest: Day 2 Of The DNC Will Feature The Obamas And Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff
TheΒ Democratic National ConventionΒ heads into its second day Tuesday.
Police: Man Arrested For Beating Woman To Death With Hammer In North Charlotte Gas Station Bathroom
It has been revealed in an affidavit that Glandina Dixon was murdered by Sam Roary Jr. when he followed her into a QuikTrip gas station bathroom on Trailer Driver and killed her with a hammer.
Third Suspect Arrested In West Charlotte Homicide Investigation
As a result of the continued investigation, CMPD detectives have identified and obtained arrest warrants for a third suspect in connection to the murder of Aaron Thompson.
Monroe Man Sentenced To Prison For Operating An Investment Scheme
Christon Brewer, 39, of Monroe, was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for operating an investment scheme that took thousands of dollars from his friends and acquaintances.
CFD: Man Arrested After Intentionally Setting Fire At Retirement Home
CMPD arrested and charged a man with first degree arson after he deliberately set Barringer Gardens, a retirement home, on fire.
SC DPH Asks Residents To Help Control Mosquito Populations Following Tropical Storm Debby
Following a period of heavy rain and flooding around the state due to Tropical Storm Debby, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds South Carolinians to remove standing water to help control mosquito populations in their communities.
Tasty Tuesday: National Bacon Lover's Day
It's National Bacon Lover's Day and Chef Mara is delivering! She's got two great dishes featuring bacon - and one of them is a chocolately dessert.
Success Coaches Credited for High Achieving Students at JCSU
According to the numbers from JCSU so far the program is working, 47 percent of first year students who received success coaching earned a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.
Fatal Crash Causes Road Closure In Southwest Charlotte
A fatal crash investigation caused road closures on Westinghouse Boulevard Tuesday, August 20th.
CMS Adding Three Electric School Buses To Fleet
CMS is adding more environmentally friendly buses to it's fleet this school year.
Program Helps Inmates Build Businesses, Improve Credit
A program at the Mecklenburg County Jail is helping inmates fix their credit scores and establish businesses before they are released. Peace for Povertyβs Next Great 50 program is helping give formerly incarcerated people hope and a fresh start while they are still serving time.
