North Carolina News

"Essay Mills" Target College & High School Students Using Social Media Influencers

Students paying someone to "ghostwrite" their essays. Online "essay mill" services are targeting high school and college students with slick marketing.

Community Activists Getting Heated After Watching Full Body Cam Video

Some are angry about the moments after officer Wende Kerl shot Danquirs Franklin on March 25th.

Americans Getting More Inactive, Computers Partly To Blame

Americans are becoming increasingly sedentary, spending almost a third of their waking hours sitting down, and computer use is partly to blame, a new study found.

Subaru South Boulevard Makes Donation To Friendship Trays

As part of its ongoing support of local communities, this Wednesday, April 24th, Subaru of America, Inc. (“SOA”) and Subaru South Blvd will present a check for $32,820 to Friendship Trays. Friendship Trays was selected by Subaru South Blvd as their hometown charity choice for the 2018 Subaru Share the Love Event.

Subaru Concord Donates Nearly $20,000 To Cabarrus Meals On Wheels Program

As part of its ongoing support of local communities, Subaru of America, Inc. (“SOA”) and Subaru Concord presented a check for $19,371 to Cabarrus Meals on Wheels. Cabarrus Meals on Wheels was selected by Subaru Concord as their hometown charity choice for the 2018 Subaru Share the Love Event.

Panthers Legend Jonathan Stewart Hosts Play 60 Event At Freedom Park

Carolina Panthers Legend Jonathan Stewart, who announced his retirement from the NFL Tuesday, hosted approximately 140 elementary students during a high-energy Panthers Play 60 Camp at Charlotte’s Freedom Park on Wednesday April 24.

NCAA: Replay Official Can Overturn Close Targeting Calls

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel adjusted the targeting rule in college football, allowing video review officials to overturn calls if any element of the penalty cannot be confirmed.

Cleveland County Authorities Investigating Catalytic Converter Thefts

Authorities in Cleveland County are trying to identify the individuals responsible for a rash of catalytic converter thefts in the area.

Lincoln County Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Relative

Lincoln County authorities have charged a 52-year-old man after, they say, he sexually assaulted a female a relative earlier this week.

CMS Announces 2019 Teacher Of The Year Finalists

The six finalists for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Teacher of the Year were announced on Wednesday, April 24th.

Balancing career, Marriage and Motherhood: NASCAR Driver Angela Ruch Shares her Story

She recently became the only mother racing in the male-dominated sport.

Four Shootings in Charlotte Neighborhoods in 15 Minutes

Homes and cars riddled with bullets early Tuesday morning in North and Northwest Charlotte after four shootings within 15 minutes of one another.

Neighbors in Ballantyne Upset About Trash Piling Up

Neighbors call it Ballantyne’s "dirty little secret." Trash piling up at a townhome community, prompting calls to city code enforcement.

Judge Approves Release Of Full CMPD Body Cam Video From Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting

A judge has ruled in favor of releasing the full body camera video showing the March 25th deadly officer-involved shooting of Danquirs Franklin outside a northwest Charlotte Burger King.