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Residential Pools For Short Term Rentals Forbidden In Mecklenburg County

Public Health leaders are warning the community that short-term rentals of residential swimming pools are not allowed in Mecklenburg County.

Brandon Miller Named All-Rookie First Team

Miller, a three-time Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month honoree, is the sixth Hornet to earn an All-Rookie First Team nod, along with LaMelo Ball, Kendall Gill, Larry Johnson, Alonzo Mourning and Emeka Okafor.

CMPD Investigating Fatal Hit And Run

Detectives are investigation a hit and run crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on May 19.

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Inaugural Mecklenburg County Fair Opens Friday May 24th

The Inaugural Big Mecklenburg County Fair will open on the grounds of The Park Expo & Conference Center Friday, May 24 through Sunday, June 2.

Police Arrest And Charge Woman After Shooting In A Gastonia Walmart Parking Lot

Gastonia detectives say they have arrested and charged 32-year-old Tane'z Sanders for her involvement in a shooting that occurred in a Walmart parking lot on May 9, 2024.

Stepfather Of Missing Child, Madalina Cojocari, Set To Face Jury Trial

Mother Of Missing Child, Diana Cojocari, Enters Guilty Plea, While Stepfather's Jury Trial Begins Monday

Madalina Cojocari's mother, Diana Cojocari, has entered a guilty plea for failure to report her daughter's disappearance to law enforcement.

Two-Alarm Fire In West Charlotte

The Charlotte Fire Department is working on extinguishing a two-alarm fire in west Charlotte on Keeter Drive, near Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, according to Charlotte Fire Department.

I-85 North Closed In Charlotte Due To Vehicle Crash That Sent One Person To Hospital

I-85 northbound is closed in north Charlotte following a vehicle crash that also sent one person to the hospital.

Lincoln County High School Coach Facing Sex Assault Charges

An East Lincoln High School soccer coach has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and other felony charges.

Two Injured In East Charlotte House Fire

Two people were transported to the hospital following a house fire in east Charlotte on Sunday morning.

Three Injured In Overnight I-485 Crash

Three people were injured in a crash on I-485 inner in northwest Charlotte early Sunday morning.

Woman Dead, Officer Hurt In Gastonia Shooting Involving Police

One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Gaston County on Saturday afternoon.

I-485 Express Lanes Project Delayed, To Be Completed In 2025

The I-485 express lanes project has been delayed and now isn’t scheduled to be completed until the spring of 2025 at the earliest.

Pedestrian Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver In Concord

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in Concord on Friday afternoon.

Senate Passes Potential Ban On Masks In North Carolina

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a law that allowed masks to be worn in public for health reasons.

North Carolina Sports Wagers Well Over $1 Billion In First Months Under New Law, Report Says

People in North Carolina have bet over $1 billion on sports through several gambling operators authorized under a state law to begin taking online wagers two months ago.