CMPD Plans To Hire 200 New Officers, Some Community Leaders Say Money Could Be Better Used In Community
Currently, CMPD has more than 1900 officers on the force.
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Growing Complaints In Matthews Over A Plane Advertising An Alcohol Store In Fort Mill
Loud, annoying, dangerous that's how some people are describing the Southern Spirits airplane advertising tactic on Google reviews.
SC Governor Vows To Take Fight Over Mask Mandate Ban To U.S. Supreme Court
South Carolina's Governor is vowing to take the fight over masks in schools to the U.S. Supreme Court. It comes after a federal judge blocked the state's ban on mask mandates in schools.
Meck County Emergency Homeless Shelter To Close Thursday
Mecklenburg county is preparing to close an emergency shelter that housed more than 200 people following the removal of a homeless encampment North of Charlotte.
Cleveland County Animal Services Temporarily Closing
Due to staffing shortages related to COVID-19, Cleveland County Animal Services will be temporarily closed.
New Bill Creating "Social Districts" Allows Drinking In The Streets In Certain Parts Of North CarolinaΒ
Governor Roy Cooper signed a bill that would allow cities and counties within North Carolina to create their own "social districts," where drinking alcohol in the street will be made legal in some outdoor areas.
598 Mecklenburg County Employees Suspended & 16 Fired For Not Complying With COVID Testing PolicyΒ
Officials say at least 16 Mecklenburg County employees have been fired for not complying with the county's COVID-19 testing and vaccination policy.
Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing 46-Year-Old Statesville Man
A Silver Alert has been cancelled for missing 46-year-old Michael "Red" Williams of Statesville, N.C.Β
Registration Open For 8th Annual NC MedAssist Pancakes & Beer 5K
The 8th Annual NC MedAssist Pancakes & Beer 5K in Charlotte will take place on December 11 to help patients in the state receive crucial medicines that they cannot afford to purchase.
Cleveland County Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program
Those eligible, but unvaccinated, can now receive a $50 Visa gift card for getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Cleveland County.
Avery County Schools To Require All Students To Wear Masks Beginning October 6th
The Avery County Board of Education voted on Tuesday to implement a mask mandate for all students grades 3rd through 12th effective October 6th, 2021.
Charlotte Man To Serve 15 Years In Prison After Police Find Him Dealing Cocaine From Local Motel
Federal authorities have ordered Malik Davis, 41, of Charlotte to serve 15 years in prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement in selling illegal drugs.
Lancaster Man Charged In Gastonia Homicide Case Of 50-Year-Old
A Lancaster, South Carolina man has been charged after a 50-year-old was found fatally shot in a Gastonia roadway Tuesday night, according to the police department.
Nick Cannon Talks New Show
Nick Cannon talk with WCCB Charlotte's Derek James about his new talk show every week day at 6 P.M. Nick also weighed in on his connections to the Charlotte area.
Wilson's World Is With Actor's Theater of Charlotte Previewing Their βProduction of The "Rocky Horror Show"
Wilson took us on a wild ride with the Actor's Theatre of Charlotte previewing the "Rocky Horror Show" that runs October 6th to the 31st.
$570 Million Powerball Jackpot Ranks As 8th Largest In Game History
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night has climbed to the 8th largest in the history of the game, offering a lucky winner $570 million.
Panthers Place Another Starting Defensive Back On IR
The Panthers have placed starting safety Juston Burris on injured reserve with a groin injury, meaning he will miss at least three games.
One Person Shot On Light Rail Train In South Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said one person was injured after an early Wednesday morning shooting on a light rail train in south Charlotte.
Presidents Cup Captains Visit Quail Hollow Club International PGA Tour Event Will Be Held In Charlotte In September 2022
Presidents Cup Captains Visit Quail Hollow Club, International PGA Tour Event Will Be Held In Charlotte in September, 2022.
