Roxbury Nightclub In Uptown To Close In June
A blow to the Uptown night scene as Roxbury Nightclub announces they are officially closing their doors in June.
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White House Launches Plan To Address Gender-Based Violence
The Biden Administration is launching a first of its kind national action plan to end gender-based violence.
Two Juveniles Charged In Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport Bomb Threat
Police say two juveniles are facing charges after calling in a bomb threat against the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport.
AAA: Over 1.2 Million North Carolinians Expected to Travel Memorial Day Weekend
According to AAA’s 2023 Memorial Day Travel Forecast, just over 1.2 million North Carolinians will journey 50 miles or more. That’s nearly 80,000 more than last year and 4,000 more than before the pandemic, in 2019.
Cool, Cloudy, Breezy & Wet Memorial Day Weekend Across The Carolinas
Out of the 21 weekends so far this year, 15 have had measurable rain. This weekend adds to that.
Charlotte Firefighters Share Emotional Rescue Stories One Week After Deadly Fire
15 workers were rescued in the 5-alarm fire at a SouthPark construction site. 2 people were killed.
All Lanes Reopened After Tractor-Tailer Carrying Mobile Home Crashes On I-485
All lanes have reopened on I-485 after a tractor-trailer carrying a mobile home crashed near Moores Chapel Road.
FBI Increases Reward For Charlotte Murder Suspect On "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" List
The FBI has increased the rewards offered to capture people on the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitive" list to $250,000. This includes Charlotte murder suspect Alejandro "Alex" Castillo who is wanted for killing Sandy Le in 2016.
New Pickleball Courts Open In Ballantyne
Pickleball has exploded in popularity over the last year and Northwood Office in Ballantyne has opened new, rooftop pickleball courts.
Contract Worker At CarMax Arrested After Having Over Three Pounds Of Suspected Marijuana Delivered To The Car Dealership
A Gastonia man has been arrested and charged after receiving a package at his workplace that contained over three pounds of suspected marijuana.
Matthews Man Sentenced To Prison For Tax Evasion
A Matthews man was sentenced to three years in prison for tax evasion on Thursday, May 25th.
CMPD: No Charges In East Charlotte Mosque Threat
CMPD will not be pressing charges in the threat to the Charlotte mosque. A police spokesperson tells us the caller who made the threat is 16 years-old.
CATS Releases New Video Of Violent Encounter On Streetcar
CATS Interim CEO Brent Cagle spoke to the media following several weeks of violence on board CATS buses.
CMPD Continues To Crack Down On "Street Takeovers" Across Charlotte
CMPD states officers have shut down various meet-ups and towed several cars involved in dangerous stunts in the city since February.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Announces New Principal Appointments
A long-term Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leader and an international educator have been named principals for schools in the district. The appointments were announced at last night’s meeting of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Scamming People Out Of Charitable Donation Money For Child Diagnosed With Terminal Illness
An Indian Trail woman has been charged with scamming people out of charitable donation money after investigators say she set up a medical fund for a child who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness but then left the state after receiving the money.
S.C. Senate Votes To Renew Abortion Ban Around 6 Weeks Of Pregnancy
The South Carolina Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would ban most abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy -- before most people know they are pregnant – and sent it to the governor who has promised to sign it.
Mighty Spark And Harris Teeter Partner To Donate Thousands Of Meals To People In Need
From now through July 4, 2023, Mighty Spark and Harris Teeter are partnering to provide nutritious meals to the 1 in 9 people who face food insecurity in the Southeast.
Pet of the Week: Meet Savannah!
For this week’s Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Savannah! Savannah is 1 year old and spayed. She is very energetic and a barrel of fun. Savannah does well with other dogs and loves belly rubs.
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