Adult Charged After Child Brings Loaded Gun To Concord Summer Camp
Officials say on Tuesday a camper brought a loaded handgun to the Les Myers Summer Camp for ages 6 to 7 in Concord.
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New North Carolina Laws Now In Effect
Roughly 30 new laws are in effect in North Carolina as of July 1st.
Police: 1 Killed In Chester County Shooting
The Chester County Sheriff's Office is investigating after one person was killed in a shooting Tuesday night.
Kannapolis Police Officer Receives State And National Awards
Sergeant Travis Smith has been recognized as the 2021-2022 North Carolina Police Officer of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Truist To Raise Hourly Minimum Wage To $22
Truist Financial Corporation announced Wednesday it will boost its minimum U.S. hourly pay rate to $22 effective October 1st, 2022.
CFD: Deadly Crash On I-85 Causes Major Delays
Several lanes of Interstate 85 south are closed due to a deadly crash in north Charlotte, CFD officials say.
CMPD Seizes Large Amount Of Weapons Following Long-Term Drug Investigation | PHOTOS
Over the Fourth of July weekend, CMPD officers seized a large amount of weapons during a drug-related search warrant.
Mecklenburg County Activates Cooling Stations In Response To Extreme Heat
Cooling stations will open from Wednesday, July 6th through at least Friday, July 8th across Mecklenburg County in order to provide residents refuge from the heat.
What The Tech: Water Damage
There's nothing quite like taking a cool dip in a pool, lake, or the ocean on a hot summer's day. But few things are worse than your smartphone taking an accidental dip in the water. Summertime is a very dangerous season for smartphones, particularly those that are taken to swimming pools, the beach, or a lake.
7-Year-Old Gaston Co. Boy Recovering From Second Degree Burns After Fireworks Accident
A seven-year-old boy in Gaston County is on the road to recovery after being hit by fireworks. A wayward rocket exploded, leaving Lyrik Chastain with second degree burns.
Shots Fired On 4th Of July Holiday In Monroe
Union County Communications received multiple phone calls notifying officials of shots fired in the area of East Jefferson Street and North Church Street in Monroe on Monday.
CMPD: Victim With Multiple Gunshot Wounds Dies After Being Found In North Charlotte
A 27-year-old man was pronounced dead at the hospital after being found suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds in north Charlotte early Tuesday morning, CMPD says.
New Drug Dogs Coming To The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office | PHOTOS
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has two new dual-purpose narcotic detection and tracking canines thanks to a donation made by The Treadstone Group.
Police: 39-Year-Old Man Found Dead After Shooting In Salisbury
The Salisbury Police Department is investigating after a 39-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning.
Lincoln County Detectives Charge 2 Men With Passing Forged Checks At The Same Business
Two men were arrested and charged with passing forged checks at the same Lincoln County business, according to the sheriff's office.
Firefighters Bring North Charlotte Fire Under Control
A fire in north Charlotte was brought under control by firefighters within 20 minutes on Monday.
What The Tech: Google Travel
Americans clearly are ready for a post-pandemic vacation. Over the July 4th holiday weekend, the TSA reported over 10 million people passed through airport checkpoints which are close to pre-pandemic numbers over the 4th of July holiday in 2019.
Abortion Rights Protesters Rally In Concord Ahead Of Upcoming Political Battle
In North Carolina, activists are gearing up for a possible political fight over the future of abortion in the state. House Speaker Tim Moore is promising pro-life protections will be a priority for state lawmakers in January.
Thieves Walk Out Of Denver Lowes With Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Copper Wire
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft from a Lowes’s Hardware store in Denver of more than $7,000 worth of copper wire.
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