New Crisis Alert System In CMS High Schools
Security upgrades and a change in leadership as more than 148 thousand students head back to class today in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
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Lancaster County Man Charged After Attempting To Rob Pharmacy With A Knife For Percocets
A Lancaster County man has been charged after authorities say he attempted to rob a local pharmacy with a knife.
District Attorney Asks SBI To Investigate Future CMPD Officer-Involved Shootings
Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather III says he wants the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to investigate all officer-involved shootings moving forward.Β
17-Year-Old Driver Charged Following Death Of Mooresville High Student Athlete In Traffic Accident
Authorities say a 17-year-old Mooresville High School student has been charged after his classmate died, as the result of a traffic accident on campus.Β
"They're Scared, Too": Private Pond Owners Struggle to Get Water Tested for Toxic Algae
Toxic algae test results are expected back next week for 13 of Mecklenburg County's public ponds. And now that people are on alert, they're finding out how hard it is to get their own private ponds tested for the poisonous blue-green algae.
Meck County Sheriff's Office To Provide Security Checks At CMS Campuses
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office says they will be providing security checks at all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools beginning Monday, August 26th.
President Trump To Hold "Big Rally" In North Carolina For 9th District Candidate Dan Bishop
With early voting in the North Carolina 9th Congressional District race underway, President Donald Trump announced Thursday night on Twitter that he will hold an upcoming rally for Republican candidate Dan Bishop.
SBI Charges Suspect With Breaking Into Multiple Law Enforcement Vehicles
The NC State Bureau of Investigation has charged a 21-year-old man with breaking into several law enforcement vehicles between July 29th and August 4th.
SC Attorney General Joins Coalition To Fight Against Illegal Robocalls
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a bipartisan, public/private coalition of 51 attorneys general and 12 phone companies with the goal of fighting illegal robocalls.
Hornets Venom GT Unveils New Home Court Design
Hornets Venom GT, the NBA 2K League team that will debut in 2020, has unveiled the design of the teamβs home court.
Tiff's Treats Grand Opening Supports Sweet Cause In Mecklenburg County
During the grand opening of their first Charlotte-area store, Tiff's Treats will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Mecklenburg County Special Olympics.
Tax Refund Measure Advanced By North Carolina Senate Panel
A Republican proposal to give millions of North Carolina taxpayers refunds from a larger-than-anticipated revenue surplus is advancing in the state Senate.
Carowinds Closes New Coaster After Injury
An amusement park located in both North and South Carolina has closed its newest roller coaster after someone suffered a thumb injury.
Man Charged With Kidnapping, Assaulting Woman In Burke County
A man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and assaulting a woman in Burke County.Β
Rejuvenated Brown Savors Return To Coaching With Tar Heels
Mack Brown has accomplished nearly everything a college coach could want, from winning a national championship to being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Cornelius Advisory Board Hears Feedback on Possible Town-Run Charter Schools
Debate is heating up again over possible town-run charter schools in suburban Mecklenburg County towns. An advisory board in Cornelius heard from parents and teachers.
Phiedel Tukes Arrested By CMPD
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested a 20-year-old suspect wanted on multiple charges.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Still Plans To Race Despite Injuries From Tennessee Plane Crash
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. says his lower back is still "bruised up real bad," but he plans on competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darling Raceway this Labor Day Weekend.Β
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