Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Reports In-Custody Death Of A 20-Year-Old
Officials with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office say 20-year-old Karon Golightly, resident housed at Detention Center-Central, died on Friday morning.
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Third Creek Middle School Goes Virtual Due To COVID Cluster
Officials with Third Creek Middle School announced Friday afternoon that all students will learn virtually for the week of May 17th through May 21st, due to a reported COVID cluster.
Police: Woman Hoarding Fuel Catches On Fire After Crash In Pickens County
Police say a woman, hoarding several containers of fuel in her trunk, caught on fire after crashing her car in Pickens, South Carolina on Thursday.
CATS Resumes Fare Collection After Temporary Shutdown of Colonial Pipeline
CATS will resume fare collection across the transit system on Monday, May 17th as pipeline operations return to normal.
East Charlotte Landmark Under Renovation
The historic Ervin Building on Independence Boulevard is under renovation to become a modern office space and restaurant, according to officials with Gvest Capital.
Heads up, Carolinas!
Enjoy a nice, long and bright pass of the International Space Station over the Carolinas tonight!
Deputies Charge Former East Lincoln High School Student With Communicating Threats
Police say a former East Lincoln High School student has been charged with communicating threats after posting death threats to social media.
Police: Lancaster Parents Arrested For The Death Of Their 1-Year-Old Child
Police say parents in Lancaster were arrested and charged for the death of their 1-year-old daughter on Thursday.
South Carolina Lifts Mask Mandates For Those Fully Vaccinated
South Carolina public health officials say fully vaccinated residents in the state can now go without masks in most situations.
Capacity Restrictions Lifted for Month Of May Motorsports Events Including NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals This Weekend And May 28-30 Coca-Cola 600 Weekend
With Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest executive order, Charlotte Motor Speedway can operate at full capacity for an action-packed motorsports month of May, including this weekend’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and Memorial Day Weekend’s Coca-Cola 600.
Silver Alert Cancelled For 84-Year-Old Gastonia Man
The Gastonia Police Department says that the Silver Alert for 84-year-old William Holmes has been cancelled after he was located Friday.
Local Charlotte Bakery Owner Nominated For The Greatest Baker
Local Charlotte baker, Frankie White, owner of BW Sweets Bakery, has been nominated for the world's largest online competition for bakers, The Greatest Baker!
Congrats To 2021 CMS Teacher & Teacher Assistant Of the Year!
Out of all the teachers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Demeka Kimpson was voted as this year's best.
A Local Gas Station Charges $9.99 A Gallon, Manager Denies Price Gouging
Truck driver Clarissa Rankin was stunned when she pulled up the gas pump at the Mobil/Queens Market on West Sugar Creek Road just before 10 pm Wednesday.
Free Palestine March In Charlotte | VIDEO
Part of the Charlotte community came together on Thursday for an emergency protest for Palestine at Romare Bearden Park.
The Music Yard Hosts Walking On A Dream Indie Dance Party
Get your groove on this Saturday as The Music Yard in Charlotte hosts its second Walking On A Dream "Indie Dance & Rock Party."
Lowe's To Fill 250+ Jobs At May 18th Walk-In Hiring Event In Statesville
Lowe's is holding a walk-in hiring event at its regional distribution center in Statesville, N.C. on May 18th to fill more than 250 jobs, officials say.
Work On Your Golf Game With First Tee Opening In Pineville
Members in the community will have the opportunity to work on their golf game at the new First Tee Learning Center opening in Pineville, N.C. on Saturday.
Burial Beer Co. Launches Weekly Can Release at New Charlotte Location
Phase one of Burial Brewing’s Charlotte expansion is upon us. Starting at 12PM, May 13th, Burial’s Charlotte online shop will open for online pre-order of Burial’s taproom only releases for pickup at The Burial Beer Boutique, located next to Burial's future Charlotte, NC taproom, from 2-8PM on Friday, May 14th.
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