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10 Year Old Who Was One Of Three Shot In Statesville Shooting Speaks Out

8-Year-Old Killed, Two Others Hurt After Statesville Drive-By Shootings

A 8-year-old girl was killed and two other children were hurt after two separate drive-by shootings in Statesville Monday night.

Report Shows Minimal COVID Transmission Within N.C. Schools

A report published on Wednesday shows COVID-19 transmission within North Carolina schools is low and best mitigated by mask wearing.

Panthers Head Coach Matt Rhule Chats With Quarterbacks

Panthers Release Schedule For 2021 Training Camp

The Carolina Panthers return to Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. for training camp in 2021. Panthers training camp features a night practice at Gibbs Stadium as part of the NFL’s Training Camp: Back Together Saturday on July 31 and joint practices with the…

Four People Found Shot to Death After Apparent Explosion in Lenoir

Four people were found shot to death after an apparent explosion at a home in Lenoir on Wednesday morning. Investigators are still working to determine how it all started.

Thousands Brace For Eviction Moratorium To Come To An End

Confusion and worry for thousands of people in Mecklenburg county and across North Carolina as eviction looms. State evictions were put on hold when the pandemic began. But beginning Thursday, the moratorium runs out and the court proceedings can move forward. Providing a last minute lifeline for some is a federal eviction moratorium that keeps protections in place.

CMPD: Police Chase Out Of Charlotte Ends After A Serious Crash In South Carolina

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say two drivers were seriously injured after a police chase from Charlotte ended in a crash in South Carolina early Wednesday morning.

CMPD Officer Charged In Domestic Violence Investigation

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged one of their own officers in a domestic violence investigation.

TROPICS: Advisories Begin for Potential Tropical Cyclone Five

The current earliest 5th Atlantic named storm was on July 6th which was Edouard in 2020. There is a good chance we break that record this year with increasing development chances in the Atlantic.

Gov. Roy Cooper Appoints New District Attorney For Gaston County

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Travis Page to serve as Gaston County's District Attorney.

CMPD: 24-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder After Fatal East Charlotte Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a 24-year-old man after a deadly east Charlotte shooting that happened early Sunday.

Tenants Still Protected As NC Eviction Moratorium Nears End

Six North Carolina Republican officials voted on Tuesday to end statewide eviction protections for renters starting Thursday, rejecting Gov. Roy Cooper’s request to extend the state’s eviction moratorium by one month.

Local Restaurants Hoping for Boost with Return of Charlotte Restaurant Week

After a difficult year for the restaurant industry, local eateries are hoping for a boost with the return of Charlotte Restaurant Week - July 16th - 25th. The event got cancelled last year due to restrictions on indoor dining.

1 CMS Board Member Breaks Silence After Protests About Reported Sex Assaults At Myers Park High School

One CMS school board member is finally breaking their silence on accusations of repeated rape and sexual harassment on campus at Myers Park High School. This, after the board has refused to comment on the record for weeks about what appears to be a growing pattern of problems.

District Attorney: U.S. Marshal Who Shot Man At East Charlotte Gas Station Will Not Face Charges

No charges will be filed against the U.S. Marshal who shot and killed Frankie Jennings at a gas station on The Plaza in March, according to the Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather III.

Woman Charged In Northeast Charlotte Hit-And-Run That Killed 13-Year-Old

A woman has been arrested for hitting and killing a 13-year-old boy with her vehicle in a northeast Charlotte hit-and-run that happened early Sunday, according to police.

Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Cut With 'Homemade Weapon'

A Mecklenburg County Detention Center officer was hurt after an incident with an inmate Friday night, according to a news release.

Protestors March On Myers Park High School, Demand Leaders Listen To Rape Victims

"Jill Roe" says she was raped by a fellow student in the woods on the Myers Park High School campus. She says adults at the school didn't believe her and even blamed her. Now, she's coming out, she says, to be heard.

Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week Returns In July After Year-Long Hiatus

The Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week is back from Friday, July 16 through Sunday, July 25, following a year-long hiatus, with dozens of restaurants around the metro area welcoming diners back with three-course dinners priced at just $30 or $35 per person.