Charlotte Man Connected To 35 Armed Robbery Cases Gets Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison
A federal judge sentenced a Charlotte man, who was linked to 35 armed robbery cases, to 18 years in prison, according to a news release.
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Officials Release Names Of Five Victims Who Died After Flood Waters Overtook Campground In Alexander County
Officials say five people are dead, including a one-year-old child, after flood waters overtook the Hiddenite Family Campground in Alexander County. A sixth person was killed in Alexander County when their vehicle crashed after flood waters swept away a bridge.
Wesley Chapel Elementary School Moves To Remote Learning Until November 30th Due To Several Students Testing Positive For COVID-19
Three students at Wesley Chapel Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release.Β Officials say several students and staff members may have been exposed to the virus.
Alexander County Man Says $1 Million Prize Will Go To Daughterβs Education
Jonathan Hayes of Taylorsville nearly fell out of his chair when he scratched off his ticket and saw heβd just won $1 million.
AAA: Fewer Americans Traveling This Thanksgiving Amid Pandemic
AAA forecasts a significant cutback on travel for Thanksgiving this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health concerns and unemployment play a major role in what is expected to be the lowest Thanksgiving travel volume in four years, and the largest yearly decline since the Great Recession.
All-New Ice Rink Added to Family Fun at Speedway Christmas Presented by Count On Me NC
Open nightly from Nov. 21 through Jan. 17, the Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas light show will feature an all-new 5,400-square-foot ice rink to add to the holiday cheer of an event that has become a canβt-miss tradition for families across the country.
Got Game: Are The Panthers As Bad As They Looked Against The Bucs?
The Carolina Panthers were blown out by the Tampa Bay Bucs 46-23 on Sunday.
York County Troopers Investigate A Fatal Single Vehicle Collision
Troopers say the driver of a 2001 Ford pickup truck died after hitting several trees on both sides of Lockhart Highway on November 15th.Β
Poplin Elementary School Staff Member Dies After Long Battle with COVID-19
Students and staff at an elementary school in Union County are remembering a staff member who died from COVID-19. Family says Melissa Bowman died on Saturday after battling the virus since August.
Gardner-Webb Cancels Game Against Charlotte
This is the 5th game this season Charlotte has had postponed or canceled due to COVID-19.
Catawba County Officials Cancel State Of Emergency After Flash Floods
Catawba County Board of Commissioners Chair Randy Isenhower cancels the State of Emergency for Catawba County effective 5 p.m. Friday, November 13th, according to a news release.
River Level Forecast
A few rivers are still rising across the Carolinas. Flooding can still occur over the next couple of days.
Student Accidentally Brings Gun To Lincoln County Middle School
A 13-year-old student brought a gun to East Lincoln Middle School Thursday morning, Lincoln County deputies say.
Voluntary Evacuation Order Issued For Northwest Charlotte Neighborhoods Due To Flooding Has Been Lifted
Due to the receding water level of the Catawba River, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management has lifted the voluntary evacuation order that was issued Friday morning for northwest Charlotte neighborhoods along the Catawba River.
County Working To Buy Properties Located In County Flood Plain
A rush of water flowing into the creeks, rivers, and lakes led to widespread flooding on Thursday in Mecklenburg County.Β
Lancaster Man Convicted Of Slaying, Dismembering Teen Roommate
A Lancaster man convicted of killing his teenage roommate and disposing of the body has been sentenced to 60 years in prison.
6 Shot, Including 2 Police Officers, At Gastonia Nightclub
Six people were shot, including two police officers, outside of a Gastonia nightclub late Thursday night, Gastonia police say.
Teddy Bridgewater Keeping Things Fun With The Panthers
Despite being in the midst of a four game losing streak Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater took time to have some fun during his media availability on Thursday.
Several Schools Go To Remote Learning Due To Flooding
See a list of counties moving schools to remote learning for November 13th due to flooding.
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