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Chester Mayor Moves To Fire Officers Involved In Deadly Shooting

Chester Council Votes Against Firing Officers Involved In Deadly Shooting

The council voted 4 to 2 against firing the officers.

World War II Memorial Vandalized

Crews have cleaned up a World War II monument, vandalized in east Charlotte. The incident happened between Sunday night and Monday morning at the Evergreen Cemetery off Central Avenue.

SC Education Leaders Release Reopening Plan

Education officials in South Carolina have unveiled their plan for getting kids back in the classroom safely. Officials say there is no one-size-fits-all solution to reopen schools in the fall.

Charlotte City Council Renews Debate About Mask Requirement

Charlotte City Council is renewing the debate over a mask mandate. Some members want to act now to put a mask requirement in place, instead of waiting for guidance from the governor.

CMPD Investigating After North Charlotte Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured

The CMPD is investigating after a shooting left one person dead and another injured in north Charlotte on Sunday morning.

Cooper Vetoes 2nd Reopen Bill, This One For N.C. Gyms, Bars

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday vetoed another attempt by Republican legislators to accelerate the speed in which North Carolina commerce is being restored through his COVID-19 executive order.

Governor Cooper Deciding Whether To Move NC Into Phase 3 Reopening

Phase 2 is set to expire Friday as Coronavirus cases continue to spike

Chester Council To Discuss Whether To Fire Officers Involved In Deadly Shooting

Mayor Wanda Stringfellow says officers should be fired following shooting death of Ariane McCree

CMPD Says Missing 72-Year-Old Woman With Cognitive Issues Found Safe

The CMPD says Cynthia Reed was located safe at the Charlotte Transportation Center.

Nascar Has New Rules, New Feuds, And More Fans At Talladega

NASCAR’s return to racing shifts to Talladega Superspeedway, with new rules in place after Ryan Newman’s frightful crash in the season-opening Daytona 500.

Father Charged With Murder After 2-Year-Old Dies In Lincoln County

A Lincoln County man has been charged for the death of his two-year-old son, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

CMPD Under Temporary Restraining Order That Curbs Dept.'s Use Of Chemical Agents

A judge issuing that order Friday, following a lawsuit from civil rights advocates, journalists, and protesters. Also Friday, we are getting our first look at the State Bureau of Investigation's review of CMPD's Fourth Street incident. The SBI's report doesn't clearly condemn or exonerate the department.

Elekerza Thompson Attempted First Degree Murder Communicating Threats Display Weapon Occupied Property Serious Bodily Injury

Man Charged With Attempted First Degree Murder After Huntersville Shooting

According to Huntersville Police, a 60-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting incident that took place on Holbrooks Road, near Waymer Park, early Wednesday morning.

Vulnerable US Latino Communities Hard Hit By COVID-19

A Hispanic immigrant working at a fast-food restaurant in North Carolina is rushed to the hospital after she contracts COVID-19. A sickened Honduran woman in Baltimore with no health insurance or immigration status avoids the doctor for two weeks and finally takes a cab to the hospital and ends up on oxygen.