Campus Safety Impacts On November Ballot
Class may be at the top of mind for students, but while on campus, some say they are also thinking about their safety.
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2x Olympic Medalist Returns Home To Gaston County
Family, friends and neighbors of a young olympic champion, Kaylyn Brown, gathered on Wednesday night to honor a real life superhero.
Pest Control Experts Warn To Act Fast Or Lose Your Grass As Armyworms Invade Area Lawns
Thousands of worms are invading lawns in and around Charlotte. Homeowners say their lush green grass has been turned dry and brown entirely overnight.
JCSU Launches Emergency Aid Campaign To Keep 300 Students in School
More than 300 students at Johnson C. Smith University are in need of financial help to stay in school.Β The University has launched an emergency aid campaignΒ to raise $250,000 in 10 days.
Hickory Man Sentenced For Fatally Beating Girlfriend In 2022
A Hickory man will spend the next 26-32 years in prison for fatally beating his girlfriend in May 2022.
Rowan County Man Turns Microwave Into Safe For $2 Million Lottery Ticket
A microwave in the kitchen became the safest place that Cristen Breton of Salisbury had to stash his $2 million scratch-off.
Charlotte Hornets Accepting PA Announcer Applications After Death Of Longtime Voice βBig Patβ
The Charlotte Hornets are accepting applications for the Public Address Announcer position for the 2024-25 NBA season.
Crime Stoppers Offering Reward For Information On Rock Hill Shootings
The York County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects responsible for shootings that have occurred over the past two weeks.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison Following Shooting
Convicted felon Josiah Phifer, 30, of Charlotte has been sentenced to seven years in prison following a shooting investigation from 2022.Β
Public Health Offering Back-To-School Immunizations
Mecklenburg County Public Health is supporting families with an opportunity for students to be vaccinated in the new school year with the Big Shots Back-to-School Immunization Clinic.
Fatal Motor Crash In Southwest Charlotte Involving Freightliner Truck
CMPD is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a Freightliner truck on Granite Street.
Possible Suspect Vehicle Identified In Salisbury Double Homicide
Salisbury Police have released pictures of a possible suspect vehicle from the 128 Rowan Mills Road double homicide.Β
Charlotte Events: Shopping, Singing & Self Defense
If you're looking for some fun events to get into around the Queen City, Molly Kenny with Charlotte Center City Partners has you covered.
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.
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