Researchers Say Gambling Crimes Could Spike As Sports Betting Launches
The launch of sports betting is expected to bring millions of dollars in tax revenue to the state, but gambling experts say it could also lead to a spike in crime.
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Double Homicide Suspect Killed In Shootout With Iredell County Deputies
The suspect involved in the double homicide in Mooresville on Saturday night is dead after an eight-hour standoff with deputies that ended in a shootout.
One Dead In Homicide Near South End
One person died at the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound near South End on Saturday night.
Animals Killed In Kannapolis House Fire
One family is displaced and multiple animals were killed in a house fire in Kannapolis on Sunday morning.
Suspects Wanted In Boone For Bank Account Fraud
Police in Boone are looking for three suspects accused of making fraudulent purchases with the victimβs bank account.
One Dead, Two Injured In Northeast Charlotte Crash
One person was killed and two others were injured in an overnight crash in northeast Charlotte.
Pedestrian Hospitalized In Vehicle Crash In Gastonia
A pedestrian is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Gastonia.
Betting101: What To Know Before Placing A Wager
The anticipation has been building long enough. Online sports betting launches Monday, March 11th in North Carolina.
One Dead, Three Injured After Cars Run Red Light And Hit Each Other
One person is dead and three others were injured after two drivers ran a red light and collided with each other at a north Charlotte intersection on Thursday night.
Salisbury Police Arrest Suspect In Connection To 2022 Murder
Police have arrested one suspect in connection to a homicide case in Salisbury from 2022.
Police Ask Publicβs Help In Locating Mother And Two Children
Police are asking for the publicβs assistance in locating a missing mother and her two children.
CMPD Launches Womenβs Recruitment Campaign On International Womenβs Day
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) celebrated International Womenβs Day with the launch of a womenβs recruitment campaign, βCMPD: Where Women Shine.β
CMS: North Meck vs. Myers Park High School 4-A Boy's Playoff Basketball Game Sold Out
The highly anticipated boy's 4-A playoff basketball game between North Meck and Myers Park High School is sold out.
Union County Man Wins $100,000, His Second Big Lottery Prize: βI did it againβ
Monroe resident Alexandro Acevedo won big playing the lottery several years ago and on Wednesday he got lucky again withΒ a $100,000 scratch-off win.
Two South Meck Students Killed In South Charlotte Accident
Two senior students at South Mecklenburg High School were killed in a wreck in south Charlotte on Friday morning.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Flooding
Flooding has already racked up a $2.2 million damage bill so far this year in Mecklenburg County - and the peak of severe weather season is still a month away.
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.
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.
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