CMPD Asking For Public's Help Identifying Suspects In East Charlotte Robbery
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying two suspects accused of robbing an east Charlotte business Monday afternoon.
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Wilson's World: Community Working To Save Historic Schoolhouse
Wilson learned more about the Save Siloam School Project and the new Siloam School exhibit thatβs opening on Saturday at the Charlotte Museum of History as part of the African American Heritage Festival.Β
Eat Black Charlotte Week: Jimmy Pearls
The first ever Eat Black Charlotte Week runs today, June 4 β Saturday, June 12, highlighting black-owned food and beverage restaurants with a set prix fix menu.
SC HBCU Clinton College To Cut Tuition By 50% In Fall
A historically black college in South Carolina is cutting tuition in half for its students this fall.
Charlotte Man Gets 25 Years In 2018 Gunshot Slaying In SC
A Charlotte man was sentenced to 25 years in prison in the death of a man who was shot to death while driving, authorities said Monday.
Meck Co. Commission & CMS Board Head to Mediation Over Funding Dispute
The funding dispute between the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board and Mecklenburg County Commissioners is now heading to mediation. The two sides couldn't work things out during a joint meeting held Monday.
Lifeguard Shortages In Mecklenburg County Trickling Down To Neighborhood Pools And Causing Staffing Problems
A message was sent to neighbors Friday in the Wellington neighborhood off Prosperity Church Road in North Charlotte. The pool closed on Saturday because of staffing issues saying: "It just takes 1 guard to call in sick, and our pool would close. This was never an issue before because there were always plenty of guards to go around and pick up extra shifts. This is not the case this summer."
Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Terminated, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Transgender Inmate
Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Kyle Harris is arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a transgender inmate.Β Β
Wettest Day at CLT in 207 Days
Today was the wettest day at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in 207 days!
Police: 22-Year-Old Charged After Shooting At Dominoβs Employees In Rock Hill Because βThe Business Was Closedβ
A 22-year-old man has been arrested after police say he shot at Domino's employees Sunday because the Rock Hill business was closed.
South Carolina Gov Ends COVID-19-Related State Of Emergency
Gov. Henry McMaster brought an end to South Carolinaβs pandemic-related state of emergency on Monday, saying the coronavirus situation in the state had improved to the point that it was no longer needed.
Charlotte Douglas Airport Names First Female Director
The Charlotte Douglas Airport now has its first female director.
Former Panthers Player Greg Olsen's Son Shares Thank You Message After Heart Transplant
The 8-year-old son of former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, TJ Olsen, shared a thank you message with his father's Twitter followers after receiving a heart transplant.
Iredell County Woman Uses Own Numbers To Score $100,000 Powerball Prize
Tamathea Bustle of Statesville used her own set of numbers to win a $100,000 Powerball prize.
Renaissance Festival Auditions Underway
The Carolina Renaissance Festival, a combination of outdoor theater, circus, arts and crafts fair, jousting tournament and feast, will hold open auditions on Saturday, June 12th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Saturday, June 19th from 9:00 AM β 12:00 PM at the Cannon School located at 5801 Poplar Tent Road in Concord.
Atrium Health Masking Initiative Triples Original 1 Million Goal, Reaching 3 Million Milestone
Atrium Health is celebrating a momentous milestone, announcing that it has distributed more than 3 million free masks throughout the Charlotte region to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This marks more than three times the original goal outlined in the Million Mask Initiative.
Silver Alert Issued For 18-Year-Old Greensboro Man
A Silver Alert has been issued for missing 18-year-old Deven "D'mon" Cain from Greensboro, N.C.Β
CMPD: Detectives Investigate A Fatal South Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating after a man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in south Charlotte.
Firefighters Save Puppy from Charlotte House Fire; 3 Adults & 6 Children Displaced
Charlotte firefighters saved a puppy from a house fire in Charlotte on Saturday afternoon. Three adults and six children were also displaced in the fire that broke out around 12:30 p.m. on Winchester Street.
