Charlotte Man Sentenced For Hatching Investment Scheme
A Charlotte man has been sentenced to prison for his role in an investment scheme that defrauded his victims under the guise of investments to build student housing, a federal prosecutor said.
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On the Road with James: Shooting Ranges
James makes his home on the range this week at local shooting spots around the Metro, bringing a familiar face along with him.
School Speed Limit Sign Still Missing After Suspected Street Racing Accident
Neighbors are raising safety concerns about missing signage near two Southwest Charlotte schools. A driver knocked down a flashing speed limit sign more than a month ago, while allegedly street racing.
Salisbury Police Officer Hits Pedestrian With Patrol Car While Responding To Call
A Salisbury Police officer hit a pedestrian with his patrol vehicle while responding to a call early Tuesday morning, according to a news release.
CMPD: Street Racer Wanted Following Serious Crash On North Tryon Street
Police say a street racer is wanted after a man was seriously injured in a crash that happened during an illegal street race on North Tryon Street in Charlotte.
Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort To Hold Job Fairs At Cleveland Community College
The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort is hosting job fairs on May 19 and 20 to fill 200 positions for its βpre-launchβ temporary gaming facility opening this summer in Kings Mountain.
Bank Of America To Raise Minimum Wage To $25 Per Hour By 2025
Bank of America announced Tuesday that they will raise its U.S. minimum hourly wage for all positions at the company to $25 an hour by 2025.
600 Festival Launches Gaming Competition And PRO-AM
On May 26, Carolina FinTech Hubβs Youth Technology Apprenticeship Camp (YTAC) program will kick off Motor Mania, a brand-new event from the 600 Festival, the nonprofit organization behind the annual Circle K Speed Street festival.
Silver Alert Cancelled For 29-Year-Old Concord Woman
The Concord Police Department says that the Silver Alert for 29-year-old Obrona Gena McKinley has been cancelled after she was located.
Girl Scout Event Held To Honor 29 Young Women Who Earned The Girl Scout Gold Award
An event was held to honor the outstanding achievements of 29 young women who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award for young women in Girl Scouting.
CMPD: Two Suspects Charged With Murder In Fatal East Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged a second suspect with murder in connection to the fatal east Charlotte shooting that happened Saturday morning.
CMPD: 21-Year-Old Man Dead After Shooting In Northwest Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after one person was shot and killed in northwest Charlotte Monday afternoon.
Dunlap Doubles Down; Supt. Winston Stays Silent As Budget Back And Forth Continues
Mecklenburg County Commission Chairman George Dunlap is standing by his words after taking aim at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Superintendent Earnest Winston during a forum on the county budget.Β
Some 'Long Haulers' Say Vaccine Helped Relieve Long Term Effects of Covid-19
Researchers are now studying if the Covid-19 vaccine is helping patients suffering from long-term effects of the virus.
After CMS Cancels All Proms, Local Organizations Create "Meck Gala Prom"
Junior and Senior prom is another casualty of the pandemic in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Now, several local organizations are stepping up to make sure students don't miss out on the experience.
Solving Puzzle Wins Mecklenburg County Woman $150,000 Prize
Tamara Mullis of Charlotte found 10 words on her VIP Cashword ticket to win a $150,000 top prize.
Despite Higher Gas Prices, North Carolinians Still Expected To Travel For Memorial Holiday Weekend
For the 1 million North Carolinians expected to travel by car this Memorial Day, gas prices are trending more than $1 higher than last year when demand plummeted as much of the country was under stay-at-home orders
Deputies: Couple Facing More Than Two Dozen Charges Related To Several Breaking And Entering Cases Throughout Iredell County
Deputies say a couple is responsible for several breaking and entering cases across Iredell County.Β Now, they are facing more than two dozen charges.
North Carolina DMV Resumes Saturday Hours At 16 Offices
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is opening some of its offices on Saturdays, a move coming one week after it resumed regular road testing after a yearβs absence.
