Charlotte Pastor Pleads Guilty To Tax & Wire Fraud
Federal authorities say a Charlotte pastor is under investigation after he admitted to filing false tax returns and using fake information to get a COVID-19 relief loan.
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SBI: Anson County Elementary Teacher Found In Possession Of Hundreds Of Child Porn Images & Videos
Police have arrested and charged an Anson County elementary school teacher with child sex crimes after finding him in possession of hundreds of child pornography images and videos.
Rowan-Salisbury School Board Announces Updated Safety Protocols For Athletic Events In Response To Latest Shooting
Board officials say Rowan-Salisbury Schools will implement the use of metal detecting wands and a no big bag policy at all future athletic events in an effort to enhance safety and security protocols.
Police: Man Killed After Vehicle Collides Head-On With Tractor Trailer In Statesville
Police say a man was killed after his vehicle collided head-on with a tractor trailer in Statesville. The accident happened just before 6:30pm on January 4th on Salisbury Highway, according to police.
Police: Man Hit, Killed By Train In Rock Hill
A man was hit and killed by a train in Rock Hill Tuesday night, according to the police department.
CMPD Ask For Public's Help Identifying Assault, Attempted Rape Suspect
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect of a recent assault and attempted rape in northwest Charlotte.
Jan. 7: Resident Culture Brewing Co. Will Open South End Taproom To Public
On January 7, Resident Culture Brewing Co. will open South End taproom to the public. The brewery's second location will feature El Toro Bruto tacos, a gourmet coffee bar, and a stunning 6,800-square-foot event space.
Cooper Urges Boosters, Plans NC Worker Mandate Extension
Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina will keep its “foot on the gas” when it comes to getting more vaccines and boosters administered to combat COVID-19 and its recent extremely contagious omicron variant.
CMPD: Fatal Northwest Charlotte Shooting Of 40-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal northwest Charlotte shooting of a 40-year-old, who was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a car, has been classified as a justified homicide.
Man Arrested Near Atlanta For Fatal Northwest Charlotte Shooting Of 29-Year-Old
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in the Atlanta area for a fatal northwest Charlotte shooting that happened in December, according to authorities.
A Gun Owner Shares Her Sorrow When Her Weapon Was Stolen And Used To Shoot A Police Officer
The truck had been locked and was still locked when she tried to open it after the break-in.
North Carolina COVID Percent Positive Rate Approaching 30 Percent
The Omicron variant is driving North Carolina's COVID percent positive rate to record levels. Nearly 30 percent of tests are now coming back positive.
Mountain Snow Expected on Thursday
Another system will bring snow to the mountains on Thursday with scattered showers expected across the Piedmont.
Little Caesars' Hot-N-Ready Pizza No Longer $5
You will now pay more for the Hot-N-Ready Little Caesars' pizza. The company is increasing the cost 11% saying their "new and improved" pizza has 33% more pepperoni and will cost $5.55.
Lake Living Just Got Better: VANA LKN to open in Cornelius in 2022
A second location of the popular South End restaurant, VANA, will in the Heritage Plaza in Cornelius, featuring an outdoor bar and patio for live music and small events.
15-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal South Charlotte Shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a minor with the murder of 46-year-old that was shot and killed in south Charlotte on Dec. 14.
Agency Report: Staff, Inmates At Mecklenburg County Jail At Risk
A state agency says conditions at a North Carolina jail are putting inmates and staff members at risk and officials need to remove more than 400 inmates to make it more manageable for available staff.
Carolina Gas Prices Averaged $2.82 (NC) And $2.75 (SC) In 2021; Highest Annual Average In 7 Years
After a year mostly characterized by rising gas prices, 2021 ended with prices slowly moving lower. The state average for North Carolina decreased 2 cents the past two weeks, averaging $3.07 per gallon over the weekend – whereas the state average for South Carolina increased 2 cents the past two weeks, averaging $3.03 per gallon.
Winter Edition Of Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week Returns In January
The Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week will provide diners culinary joy with its return from Friday, Jan. 21 through Sunday, Jan. 30, with 70 restaurants around the metro area offering three-course meals at fixed price dining deals.
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