Asheville Jury Finds North Carolina Man Guilty Of Starting Fire That Burned 70+ Acres Of Federal Land
A federal jury in Asheville has found Casey Evans, 42, guilty of starting a fire that burned more than 70 acres of federal land.
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Charlotte Water To Host Career Fair On January 11th
Anyone interested in securing a job with Charlotte Water is invited to attend their career fair at Goodwill Campus on January 11th.
Detectives Ask For Public's Help Locating A Missing 22-Year-Old Charlotte Man
Detectives are asking for the public's help locating 22-year-old Devin Backstrom after he was last seen leaving his caregiver's home in Charlotte on January 1st.
Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Robbing A Walmart In Albemarle At Gunpoint
Police arrested a Salisbury man on Thursday in connection to an armed robbery at a Walmart in Albemarle just two days prior.
Police: Missing 14-Year-Old Charlotte Girl Found Safe
Detectives say missing Takayla Stout, 14, has been found safe and will be reunited with family soon.
N.C. & S.C. Health Officials Support CDC Recommendation Of Pfizer Booster Shots For Children 12 to 15
Both North and South Carolina health officials have come out in support of the CDC's recommendation to have children 12 to 15-years-old receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster at least five months after they finish their primary vaccine series.
North Carolina Residents Encouraged To Apply For Energy Bill Assistance Online
NCDHHS officials encourage eligible North Carolinians to apply for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program or the Crisis Intervention Program if they need assistance with heating bills.
Oubre, Hornets Set Franchise Record For 3s, Rout Pistons
Kelly Oubre Jr. hit a career-high nine of Charlotte’s franchise-record 24 3-pointers and the Hornets routed the Pistons 140-111 on Wednesday night.
Huntersville Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Embezzling Thousands Of Dollars From His Employer
A 56-year-old Huntersville man pleaded guilty Thursday to wire fraud and embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his employer following the company owner’s death, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Man Arrested, Charged For Breaking Into Vehicle Outside Matthews Business
Police have arrested a Charlotte man accused of breaking into a vehicle outside of a Matthews business Wednesday afternoon.
South Charlotte StarMed Location Closed After Man Allegedly Threatens Staff With A Gun
Emotions running high as neighbors in the Starmount neighborhood confront people waiting in line and WCCB was told one man even threatened staff with a shotgun.
Police: Missing Toddler Abducted In N.C. Found Safe In Tennessee, Dad Charged With Mom's Murder
Police say missing 3-year-old Riley Bockes was found safe in Tennessee late Wednesday night after being abducted from her N.C. home. Her dad has been charged with 1st degree murder in the death of her mom.
Deputies: 34-Year-Old Man Arrested For Larceny Of Catalytic Converters Near Mooresville
A 34-year-old Statesville man has been arrested for the December larceny of motor vehicle parts from a business, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.
Winter Weather Alert: More Mountain Snow, Tumbling Temps
Winter Weather Alerts are now in effect for parts of the region through Friday morning.
Labs Ramp Up Processing Of Covid Tests As People Await Results
A perfect storm of holiday travel, Omicron spreading, and cold and flu season have led to long lines at Covid testing sites and delays in returned results, according to health officials.
Deputies: Charlotte Man Shot After Breaking Into Union County Home
Deputies say a Charlotte man shot while breaking into a Union County home on Friday has been arrested.
Detectives Ask For Public's Help Identifying 2 Armed Robbery Suspects
Detectives are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery of a Sam's Mart in south Charlotte.
Detectives Investigate East Charlotte Shooting
Detectives have opened an investigation after a man was shot in east Charlotte Wednesday afternoon.
Good Friends Charlotte Raises $750K At Annual "Gather & Give" Holiday Luncheon
Good Friends Charlotte is celebrating after raising a record-breaking $750,000 at their 35th annual end-of-year "Gather & Give" event.
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