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.
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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.
Storms Bring Down Trees And Power Lines Throughout Iredell And Catawba County
Thousands of people are without power after strong storms moved across the Iredell and Catawba County regions Wednesday evening.
NCDOT To Receive $76 Million In Federal Grants For Railroad Improvements
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced more than $272 million in grant funding to 10 rail projects in 10 states.
Suspects Wanted After Armed Robbery Outside Matthews Area Salvation Army
Police are trying to find two suspects they say robbed a person at knife point while he was dropping off donations at the Salvation Army.
Governor Cooper Vetoes ICE Detainer Bill, HB 370
House Bill 370 would have required sheriffs in North Carolina to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers for illegal immigrants charged with crimes. The bill was approved by the House on Tuesday.
DA's Report Gives Detail About Events Prior To Burger King Shooting; Family Responds
The family of Danquirs Franklin has released a statement following the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's decision not to file charges against the officer who shot and killed him on March 25th, 2019.
Local Teachers Push for More Power to Discipline Students
Members of the local Classroom Teachers Association say more authority is needed to hold students accountable. They argue discipline is needed in the classroom the help reduce school violence.
Hornets Unveil New Purple Classic Uniform For 2019-20 Season
The Charlotte Hornets unveiled a new purple Classic Edition uniform on Tuesday that will be worn during the 2019-20 season, in association with Official Jersey Patch Partner LendingTree.
The Carolina Renaissance Festival Is Now Hiring!
Autumn is around the corner and with it comes the Carolina Renaissance Festival. Pirates, Nobles, Mermaids, and Knights - it takes a village of people to organize the region’s largest costume party!
Girl Power Knight @ The Charlotte Knights Game
Put me in coach! WCCB News Rising's Nicole Madden and WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty got to throw out the first pitches at Sunday's Charlotte Knight's game in Uptown.
Early Voting For 3rd And 9th Congressional District Elections Starts Wednesday
One-Stop, in-person early voting for the general elections in North Carolina’s 3rd and 9th congressional districts begins Wednesday, August 21, and ends Friday, September 6.
Third Suspect Charged In January Murder Of Charlotte Grandmother
CMPD says a third suspect has been charged in connection to a double shooting that left one woman dead and another injured in north Charlotte on January 25th.
Are You Willing to Pay for a Faster Ride on I-485?
Will you pay for a faster commute on I-485 in South Charlotte? NCDOT sure hopes so. Construction is underway on new toll lanes from Pineville to Matthews.
A Difficult Night For Some At UNC Charlotte As Students Start Their Fall Semester
Many hadn't been back since the campus tragedy that claimed two lives in April.
Gastonia Police Officer Makes Two Live-Organ Donations
Gastonia Police Officer Zachary Lechette has done something most people never do. Lechette has been a living-organ donor, not once, but twice – and to complete strangers.
Teen Charged In Connection To June Shelby Homicide
Shelby Police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection to a deadly shooting that happened on June 13th.
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