CMPD Releases Body Cam Footage Of Failed SWAT Operation, Home Left In Unlivable Conditions
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released body camera footage on Friday of a SWAT operation that left a home in east Charlotte in unlivable conditions last year.
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AP Source: 2 NFL Teams Remain Under 50% Vaccinated
Two NFL teams remain under 50% vaccinated less than two weeks from the start of training camp, a person familiar with the vaccination rates told The Associated Press.
Family Sues Airline, Saying Aborted Landing Ruined Vacation
A Cleveland County family has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines saying a turbulent and aborted landing in 2019 caused injuries and forced the family to forgo much of a planned vacation.
Deputy Shot In The Leg During Domestic Dispute In Caldwell County
A deputy is recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg after responding to a domestic dispute in Granite Falls, according to a news release.
Panthers And Taylor Moton Agree To Contract Extension
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with offensive tackle Taylor Moton, narrowly beating the deadline to sign players with the franchise tag to a contract extension, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Detectives Investigate Homicide After Gunshot Victim Turns Up At Pineville Hospital
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a homicide after a gunshot victim arrived at a hospital in Pineville, N.C. on Thursday.
Police: 6 Charged In The Murder Of Ah'Miyahh Howell In Statesville
Police were able to take Donnell Ellison into custody on Thursday for his involvement in the murder of 8-year-old Ah'Miyahh Howell in Statesville.
CMPD: Suspects Wanted For Robbing Handicap Victim At An East Charlotte Home
Police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in a home invasion where they beat and robbed a disabled man in east Charlotte
Police: 9-Year-Old Dies In Gaston County Car Crash During Rainstorm
Dallas Police say a 9-year-old died Wednesday night after getting into a car crash during a rainstorm in Gaston County.
North Carolina Announces 2nd Round Winners Of Vaccine Lottery
Dr. Mandy Cohen announced the second round winners on Thursday for North Carolina's Your Shot at A Million Summer Cash drawing and Summer Cash 4 College drawing.
Rock Hill Teen Chosen For 2021 National Fast-Pitch All-South Second Team
A junior with Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill just became the first athlete at her school to be named to one of the national athletic teams.
EXPLAINER: How NC Is Distributing $1.3B In Rental Aid
A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes.
Two 15-Year-Olds Charged In Rock Hill Shooting After Chase
Two 15-year-olds have been charged for a Wednesday afternoon Rock Hill shooting after a car chase, according to police.
SC Health Experts Warn Of βAlarmingβ Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Public health experts warned Wednesday of another surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths across South Carolina as more than half of state residents remain unvaccinated.
Vance High School Officially Renamed; Other Confederate Names to Be Changed in Charlotte
A Charlotte high school has a new name. Vance High School is now Julius L. Chambers High School. The move comes amid pressure to remove names associated with the Confederacy.
CMPD: 19-Year-Old Dies After Car Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic In Northwest Charlotte
Detectives say 19-year-old Karla Guerrero-Morales died on Tuesday from injuries she received in car wreck that occurred on Friday, July 9th in northwest Charlotte.Β
Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Offered Across Cleveland County This July
Health officials in Cleveland County say they will be offering pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout July, in an effort to make accessing the vaccine as easy as possible for community members.
Mecklenburg County Expanding Outdoor Pools & Ramsey Creek Beach Hours
After experiencing a lifeguard shortage earlier this year, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation leaders say Ramsey Creek Beach on Lake Norman is now open five days a week.
Carowinds Debuts Its International Festival "Grand Carnivale" On July 17th
Carowinds is kicking off its international festival and cultural event "Grand Carnivale" on July 17th.
