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Gaston County Police Arrest Man On Statutory Rape Charges

Police charged Jose Palacios, 28, on seven counts of statutory rape of a child 15-years-old or younger, according to a news release.

Charlotte Film Society To Open New 3-Screen Community Cinema In 2021

In May, Charlotte witnessed the closing of The Manor Theatre, leaving a gap in the foreign and independent film exhibition for the city, now The Charlotte Film Society is stepping up to bridge that opening in the market.

ACC Schedule Includes Notre Dame, 10 Conference Games

The Atlantic Coast Conference reworked its football schedule Wednesday to allow each team to play 11 games and to incorporate Notre Dame, which is giving up its cherished independence in a year turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic.

Charlotte SHOUT! Festival Delayed Until September 2021

Charlotte Center City Partners and Blumenthal Performing Arts announced Friday that the 2020 Charlotte SHOUT! Festival will be delayed until September 2021.

CFD: High Angle Rescue In Uptown After Worker's Head Hit Steel Beam

Charlotte Firefighters performed a high angle rescue for an injured worker at an Uptown Charlotte construction site Friday morning.

'Clear As Mud' Housing Refund Plans Irk College Students

When Laura Comino opened the housing email from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in June, she knew she had to take action.

Cabarrus County Mail Carrier Says $200,000 Prize Is 'Great Gift’ For Wedding Anniversary

Erik Jonson of Concord tried his luck on a Carolina Panthers scratch-off ticket and found himself the lucky winner of a $200,000 top prize.

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Police: Missing Matthews Teen Located And Safe

According to Matthews Police, Makenzie LeGrande, a missing 16-year-old, was located safely Thursday afternoon in Mint Hill.

CMPD: Fatal Car Crash Investigation Underway In East Charlotte

Officers are investigating a single-vehicle crash off Briar Creek Road where a man died, according to a news release.

CMS: Board of Education Voted To Approve Full-Remote Learning

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to open schools with fully remote learning in an emergency meeting July 29th, according to a news release.

Big North Carolina Utilities Told To Stop Disconnections Longer

North Carolina regulators have told the state’s big for-profit electric, natural gas and water utilities to keep delaying disconnections through August as customers still struggle financially from COVID-19.

CMPD: 30-Minute Police Chase That Started In Gaston County Resulted In Crashes, Officer Hurt

A man trying to elude capture led police officers on a chase that included three crashes, a stolen police car and an officer being dragged with his own vehicle, authorities said Thursday.

Panthers Choose To Go With PK Slye; Release Veteran Gano

The Panthers have decided to keep Joey Slye as their kicker and release veteran Graham Gano, who missed all of last season with a knee injury.

Panel Approves Model Of Billy Graham Statue For US Capitol

A North Carolina legislative committee has approved a model of a statue honoring the late Rev. Billy Graham to replace one of a former governor and white supremacist who currently represents the state in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall.

City Of Wilmington Tweets Hilarious Reminder To Wear A Mask As Other NC Cities Chime-In

The City of Wilmington, NC tweeted a friendly reminder to please wear a mask to the tune of "Wannabe," by the Spice Girls.

Fourth Suspect In Deadly East Charlotte Fight Located, Arrested In New Jersey

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have arrested a fourth suspect in reference to a murder that happened in east Charlotte on June 9th.

CMPD: Man Facing Additional Charge In Northeast Charlotte Fatal Crash

Detectives with CMPD additionally charged Waltavius Mims with Involuntary Manslaughter after he hit and killed a man and dog along Prosperity Church Road July 1st, according to the news release.

Panthers Coach Stays Positive In 'Less Than Ideal' Situation

The Carolina Panthers have a new head coach, two new coordinators, a different starting quarterback and a roster with more turnover from last season than any team in the NFL.