14-Year-Old Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By Car In Northwest Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating the death of a 14-year-old bicyclist who was hit by a car in northwest Charlotte Sunday afternoon.
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York County Detention Inmate Tests Positive For COVID-19
The York County Detention Center (YCDC) has confirmed one positive case of COVID-19. Also, one additional inmate has shown symptoms of COVID-19, but has not yet tested positive.
Edge: Inauguration Prep Underway At The Capitol
The U.S. Capitol is fortified and on high alert. Right now 21,000 troops are in our nation's capitol, screened by FBI to prevent against any insider threats. FEMA has reportedly hired a company called American Medical Response Inc. to provide emergency services for Wednesday. The value of the contract, is $10M.
Some CMS Parents Struggling With Remote Learning
Whitney Morrow has three children at Huntersville Elementary School. The single mom helps them learn remotely while also trying to work part-time to make ends meet. She doesn't get to her work until her children are done with school.
Teachers Raise Concerns As Cabarrus County Schools Return to In-Person Learning
Cabarrus County Schools will return to "Plan B" on Tuesday, despite outcry from many teachers. Some say they're worried the school board is making a decision bowing to political pressure, rather than seriously considering the science and data.
10 Businesses Serving Cocktails To-Go In Charlotte, Limited Time Only
Restaurants are now offering cocktails to-go to support businesses during the pandemic, as health officials urge everyone to stay home to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Police: 3 Individuals Pose As CMPD Officers To Commit Fraud
Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers say they are investigating a group of fraudsters who posed as police officers on January 15th in order to get money out of their victim.
Charlotte Restaurant Celebrates MLK Day With A 'Pay What You Can Soup Kitchen'
Local restaurant Leah & Louise is holding a "Pay What You Can Soup Kitchen" lunch on Monday, January 18th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp North End.
Suspect Leads S.C. Troopers And Chester County Police In A High Speed Chase
Deputies with the Chester County Sheriff's Office say they were involved in a two-county high speed chase, with S.C. Highway Patrol, on Saturday morning that lead to a driver losing control of their vehicle and crashing.
CMPD: Detectives Identify Victim From Fatal Collision In East Charlotte, 1 Man Charged
Detectives say they have identified the victim who died in a fatal collision in east Charlotte on January 13th as 32-year-old Ingrid Freiheit, and one man has been charged for his involvement in the crash.
S.C. Troopers Investigate A Fatal Collision In York County
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say the driver of a 2006 Ford F-150 died after hitting a 2019 Freightliner truck head on in York County.
More Than 100 Charlotte Officers Heading To Nation's Capital Ahead Of Inauguration Day
90 CMPD Officers and 40 Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Deputies will leave for Washington, D.C., Monday
'Library To Go' Shares Services With The Town Of Catawba
The Catawba County Library's mobile branch is back bringing its services and resources to the town of Catawba by setting up outside of Redeemer Lutheran Church, according to a news release.
Cabarrus County Retiree Scores $440,643 Cash 5 Jackpot On Her First Try
Phyllis Davis of Concord decided to purchase her first Cash 5 ticket and it ended up winning her a $440,643 jackpot.
Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Move Into Top 10 Territory
North Carolinians who play Powerball and Mega Millions will be playing for some of the largest jackpots in history as both climb into top 10 territory.
Spotlight on Black Women Owned Businesses in CLT: Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary
To celebrate the premiere of the first black Batwoman played by Javicia Leslie premiering Sunday on Charlotte's CW, we are shining the bat-signal on businesses run by black women in Charlotte.
CMS Delays Students Return To In-Person Learning
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted in an emergency meeting on January 14th to delay students return to in-person instruction as COVID-19 infection rates continue to grow.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Hold A COVID-19 News Conference Amid Rising Cases
Public Health Director Gibbie Harris and health officials provide a COVID-19 update for Mecklenburg County amid rising case counts.
North Carolina Health Officials Provide A COVID-19 Update
Dr. Mandy Cohen and health officials held a news conference on January 14th providing a COVID-19 update for North Carolina.
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