Sharon Road West Closed Due To Car Hitting Utility Pole
A portion of Sharon Road West in south Charlotte is closed due to a vehicle hitting a Duke Energy utility pole.
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Teenager Charged With Murder In West Charlotte Shooting
Police have charged a 17-year-old suspect with murder in connection to a homicide in west Charlotte last month.
Suspect Charged In Deadly Hostage Situation In Gaston County
One person is dead, two people were rescued, and a suspect was taken into custody after a hostage situation overnight in Gaston County.
Belmont Police: Suspects At Large After Alleged Car Break-Ins
Officers with the Belmont Police Department are searching for two suspects following an alleged car break-in at the Hampton Inn on Thursday.
Matthews Police Department’s K9 Rhett Has Received Donation Of Body Armor
Matthews Police Department’s K9 Rhett has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Theresa Caputo Coming to Charlotte
Adam Wurtzel interviewed Theresa Caputo about her new tour, new TV series and podcast.
All-Girls STEM Academy Coming Soon to Charlotte
The STEM gender gap is getting smaller, but men still outnumber women three-to-one when it comes to getting a degree in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. One local woman is going big to shrink it further.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office Announces Three Changes To Concealed Handgun Permit Process
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office announced three changes to the concealed handgun permit process.
Hickory Man Sentenced To Prison On Multiple Criminal Offenses
A Hickory man will spend six to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple criminal offenses.
Ground Cinnamon Sold At Discount Stores Is Tainted With Lead, FDA Warns
Ground cinnamon sold by U.S. discount retailers is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Man Wanted For Murder In Wadesboro
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for murder in Wadesboro, North Carolina.
CMPD Rules Homicide As Justified
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says the shooting of a man in south Charlotte in February was justified.
Mecklenburg County Woman Wins $150,000 A Week Before Her Birthday
Latonya Louden of Pineville got an early birthday present when a $5 scratch-off produced a $150,000 top prize.
North Carolina's Mark Harris Gets A Second Chance To Go To Congress After Absentee Ballot Scandal
The Rev. Mark Harris has won the Republican nomination for a U.S. House seat in North Carolina, giving the pastor a second chance to go to Washington after a 2018 absentee ballot scandal.
Mpox Cases And Exposures Are Rising Among Mecklenburg County Residents
Public Health leaders report an alarming trend with mpox in Mecklenburg County. Since the start of the year the number of reported mpox cases has risen steadily in the region.
I-485 Opens Back Up After Chemical Spill Closes Outer Loop In Matthews
Interstate 485 has opened back up after a chemical spill shut down the outer loop in Matthews at East John Street.
Animal Care & Control Is Asking For Community Support As Kennels Renovations Continue
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) animal shelter renovations to meet North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services standards, and the American Disabilities Act are ongoing.
Deputies: Chick-fil-A Owner Charged With Statutory Sex Offense Involving Child In Rowan County
Rowan County Sheriff's Office have arrested a 49-year-old man and charged him with statutory sex offense with a child.
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty In Catawba County To Kidnapping And Indecent Liberties With A Child
Cameron Blair, 23, pled guilty in Catawba County Superior Court on March 5 to first degree kidnapping and indecent liberties with a child.
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