Man Files Lawsuit, Claims Union County Deputies Beat Him
A North Carolina man is suing after he said he was pepper sprayed, tasered and beaten by a group of Union County sheriffβs deputies following a traffic stop.
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Stanly County Reports 768 Positive Cases Of Coronavirus, 9 Deaths
As of July 23, Stanly County Health Department reports 768 total positive cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths.
The Woman Whose Arrest That Has Sparked Days Of Protests In Gastonia Is Speaking Out
A dozen people have been arrested.
Statesville Police Investigate Fatal Hit And Run
A man riding a mini dirt bike was hit and killed by a car on Tuesday, according to police.
U.S. Attorney's Office: 7 Charlotte Tax Preparers Charged With Fraud Conspiracy
U.S. Attorney's Office Officials charged seven Charlotte tax return preparers for conspiracy to defraud the IRS by preparing false tax returns for their clients and themselves on Wednesday.
Queen City Audio Video & Appliances Partners With Checkers For Neighborhood Ice Cream Giveaway
This summer may look a little different for many families as a result of COVID-19. Queen City Audio Video & Appliances, the Charlotte Checkers and Dippin Dotsβ have teamed up to give one lucky neighborhood some summer cheer with an ice cream party hosted by Checkers mascot, Chubby!
Fatal Car Crash Investigation On North Sharon Amity Road
CMPD are investigating a car crash that killed a man Wednesday night.
Charlotte Firefighters Perform High Angle Rescue For Injured Worker At South End Construction Site
Charlotte Firefighters performed a high angle rescue for an injured worker at a South End construction site Thursday morning.
Meck Co. Leaders Announce Immunization Testing Day For Kids Heading Back To School
Public health officials are providing a back-to-school immunization clinic, according to a Mecklenburg County public officials' news conference on July 22nd.Β
Judge Blocks McMasterβs $32 Million Plan For Private Schools
A South Carolina state judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a plan announced by Gov. Henry McMaster earlier this week to direct $32 million in pandemic relief funds for tuition grants at private schools across the state.
Protests Over Arrest Of Woman At Gastonia Ice Cream Shop
On Wednesday night, there was a heavy police presence outside Tony's Ice Cream Shop in Gastonia in response to growing protests.
Mecklenburg County Leaders Prohibit Alcohol Sales After 11pm
Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio has announced a new proclamation that prohibits the sale of alcohol at bars and restaurants in the Charlotte area after 11pm.Β Officials say this could help combat the spread of the coronavirus.Β Β
Police Say Three People Have Been Charged For The Murder Of 27-Year-Old Katie Eckerd In North Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged two men and a minor for the deadly shooting that occurred in a parking lot of north Charlotte shopping center on July 21st.
NCRVDA's 2020 Fall Charlotte Show Cancelled
The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (βNCRVDAβ) host of NCRVDA RV SHOW, the largest RV (Recreational Vehicle) show in North Carolina, has once again made another difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Fall Charlotte show originally scheduled for September 18-20, 2020 at The Park Expo & Conference Center.
One Hour Heating & Air, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing And On Time Electrical Donate Face Masks To CMS
One Hour Heating & Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing have teamed up with On Time Electrical to donate 1,300 face masks to Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
FCC Announces New Three Digit Number To Call For The National Suicide Prevention Hotline
To combat suicides across the country the Federal Communications Commission has created the three-digit phone number, 9-8-8, to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, according to a news release.
Officials: South Carolina School Plans Uncertain, But Nothing Like Before
State and local education officials are still trying to determine how to return South Carolina students to school in several weeks β whether in person or online β as COVID-19 cases spike across the state.
Spectrum Center To Serve As Early Voting Site For 2020 Elections
For the first time in its history, Spectrum Center, home of the NBAβs Charlotte Hornets, will serve as an early voting site in the upcoming 2020 elections. Spectrum Center was approved as a polling site Tuesday night by the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections.
Deputies: Investigation Underway After 15-Month-Old Drowns In Statesville Swimming Pool
Iredell County deputies say a toddler died after drowning in a pool in Iredell County Tuesday evening.
