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CMPD: Firearm Theft From Car Break-Ins In Charlotte On The Rise

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said Wednesday that there has been a rise in car break-ins in Charlotte and many of them are leading to the theft of a firearm.

North Carolina City Commits $2.1 Million For Reparations

A North Carolina city has committed $2.1 million toward funding reparations, an initiative it began last summer when it joined a number of U.S. cities which have voted to address their histories of racism and discrimination.

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One North Carolina Police Department Reminds Everyone To Leave Alligators Alone

After several alligator sightings and 911 calls made, the Oak Island Police Department is fed up with humans messing with the gators and tells beachgoers to leave them alone.

Gov. Cooper: Reward Offered In Case Of Missing Man Found Dead In Union County

Governor Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that North Carolina is offering a reward for information in a Union County case where a missing man was found dead in February.

Former Airline Employee Arrested For Trespassing At Charlotte Douglas

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested a former airline employee after he trespassed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Tuesday.

Newest Lidl Store To Open In University Area On June 16th

Lidl announced its newest store is set to open in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 16th. The first 100 customers will be presented with a special gift card ranging from $5 to $100 each. Shoppers can enter to win a $500 Lidl gift card and take advantage of special giveaways.

Panthers Owner David Tepper Drops Hints About Possible Plans for New Stadium

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is dropping hints about possible plans for a new stadium. He says a dome is out, because of COVID. And he's open to building the new stadium in Uptown.

'Armed And Dangerous': Iredell County Deputies Looking For Accused Murder Suspect

Iredell County deputies say they are looking for an 'armed and dangerous' 31-year-old man who is wanted for murder.

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.

Wilson's World Save Siloam School Project

Wilson's World: Community Working To Save Historic Schoolhouse

Wilson learned more about the Save Siloam School Project and the new Siloam School exhibit that’s opening on Saturday at the Charlotte Museum of History as part of the African American Heritage Festival.

Eat Black Charlotte Week: Jimmy Pearls

The first ever Eat Black Charlotte Week runs today, June 4 – 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."