Troopers: Driver Dies After Colliding With 2 Vehicles In Iredell County
Troopers say the driver of a 2002 Dodge Caravan was killed after getting into a collision with two vehicles on Thursday morning in Iredell County.
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CMPD Reports Alarming Spike In Sexual Assault Cases Involving Children
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say a rise inΒ sexual assault cases involving children this past year is cause for concern.
Police: Lincoln County Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison After Stabbing His Father To Death
Police sentenced a Lincoln County man to over 20 years in prison on Thursday, after he plead guilty to stabbing his own father to death back in 2018.
CMPD: 34-Year-Old Man Charged After 2-Hour SWAT Standoff In Southwest Charlotte
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged after firing several shots at officers in southwest Charlotte Wednesday afternoon, sparking a SWAT situation, according to CMPD.
Healthy Headlines: Why Our Body Needs Water & How Much To Drink
Drinking water does more than just quench our thirst.Β It's essential to keeping our bodies functioning properly and feeling healthy but many people do not consume enough fluids each day.
SC Lawmaker Makes History As 1st Black Woman To Run For Gov
Since the countryβs founding, no Black woman has ever served as a governor in the United States. But South Carolina Democratic state Sen. Mia McLeod says sheβs the person who can change that, despite the fact that Democrats havenβt been elected to a statewide office there in 15 years.
Panthers Moving Rookie Standout Jeremy Chinn To Safety
The Panthers plan to move Jeremy Chinn to safety, one year after a stellar rookie season at linebacker.
Cooper Nearing Rollout Of Financial Perks For Vaccination
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that the state is nearing an announcement on further financial incentives to boost COVID-19 vaccine participation.
βPopTart Banditsβ: Man, Juvenile Accused Of Stealing Pop Tarts, Other Items From Catawba County Elementary School
A 24-year-old man and a young accomplice are being accused of stealing large amounts of pop tarts, cartons of milk, cheese sticks and more items from a Catawba County elementary school.
$1 Million Win Will Allow South Carolina Woman To Buy Her First Home
A $1 million lottery prize will allow Beverly Vercher of Spartanburg, South Carolina and her husband to purchase their first home.
Breathing Room: Unanimous Vote Means New Shelter Director Doesn't Need Permission To Save Animals
A little give and take in government Wednesday. Shocking, right? A local animal shelter gained some independence and local politicians got to save a little face during a vote, too.
Local Labor Market Data Shows North Carolinians Are Still Having Trouble Finding Work Despite A Labor Shortage In The U.S.
According to the most recent data from the NC Justice Center, Mecklenburg county's employment level is 3.7% below pre-pandemic levels.
Increasing Rain with Isolated Severe Storms Possible
Numerous showers with isolated strong storms on tap for your Thursday.
Long-Time Charlotte Observer Sportswriter Rick Bonnell Has Died
Charlotte Observer sportswriter Rick Bonnell passed away Tuesday.Β He was 63-years-old.Β Bonnell was an award-winning sportswriter at The Charlotte Observer for more than 33-years, according to the Observer's website.Β Β
Police: Man Arrested For Organizing Dogfighting Ring In Gastonia, Several Dogs Rescued
Police say a man from Gastonia is facing numerous felony charges for organizing a dogfighting ring.Β Investigators say they have been investigating reports of dogfighting on Queens Road in Gastonia for several months.
Three Charlotte Men Arrested For Matthews Catalytic Converter Theft
Three Charlotte men were arrested early Wednesday on multiple charges in connection to catalytic converter theft in Matthews, according to police.
Silver Alert Issued For 68-Year-Old Cabarrus County Man
A Silver Alert has been issued for missing, endangered 68-year-old Thomas Waller from Cabarrus County.
Caldwell County Man Charged In Catawba County For Trafficking Methamphetamine
A Caldwell County man is facing multiple drug charges after a Catawba County narcotics investigation that spanned several area hotels Friday.
Bill To Give NC Returning Workers Bonuses Approved By Senate
Giving bonuses to North Carolinaβs unemployment benefit recipients who get a job soon would help both business struggling to fill vacancies and residents who need a nudge to return to work, Republican lawmakers said Tuesday.
