CMPD Chief Kerr Putney To Retire Effective July 1
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Chief Kerr Putney announced Monday that he is officially retiring effective July 1st.
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Police: Winston-Salem Man Wanted In Gastonia Homicide Investigation
The Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a Winston-Salem man charged with robbery and murder in the shooting death of a 28-year-old man.
Charlotte Mayor Asks Governor Cooper To Require Face Masks Statewide
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles asked N.C. Governor Roy Cooper on Tuesday for a statewide requirement to wear protective face masks in public to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
AAA: Gas Prices In The Carolinas Increase Slowly Alongside Dip In Gas Demand
The rate at which gas prices are increasing across the country is slowing. North Carolina’s $1.98 average is the same as a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago and 45 cents less than a year ago. South Carolina’s $1.86 average is a penny more than a week ago, 21 cents more than a month ago and 38 cents less than a year ago.
North Carolina Creates Nation’s First Statewide Infrastructure Connecting Healthcare And Human Services
Through a public-private partnership, North Carolina has created the nation’s first statewide technology platform, NCCARE360, to coordinate whole-person care uniting traditional healthcare settings and organizations that address non-medical drivers of health, such as food, housing, transportation, employment and interpersonal safety.
Suspect Charged With Murder After Woman Shot, Killed At South Charlotte Apartment Complex
CMPD detectives have charged a suspect with murder after a woman was found shot and killed in a south Charlotte apartment complex on Monday.
McCaffrey, Thompson Look To Unite Charlotte Through Sports
Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is partnering with linebacker Shaq Thompson in an effort to unite the Charlotte community through sports programs for underserved youth through the “22 Together” program.
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.
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