CMPD: Man Arrested After Stealing Amazon Delivery Truck While Trying To Flee Police
Police say a man has been arrested after he stole an Amazon delivery truck while trying to flee from officers.
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A Local High School Found A Place To Practice Football With The Help Of A NASCAR Team
It is the dog days of summer and for high school athletes in the Queen City, that means early morning hours at their school to work out on the field and in the weight room. But for Ambassador Christian, those hours are spent at Joe Gibbs Racing, which has opened its doors so these athletes can be ready for the fall season.
Missing 8-Year-Old Found
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) have located an 8-year-old boy who went missing on Thursday.
Airport Expects Record-Breaking Passenger Numbers During Fourth Of July
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is gearing up for a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend, with record-breaking passenger numbers expected to surpass 2023 totals. This comes after CLT has repeatedly broken records for local passenger traffic earlier this spring and summer.
AP: The Supreme Court Rejects A Nationwide Opioid Settlement With OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic.
Howling Heat: Keeping Your Dog Safe This Summer
On extra sunny summer days in the Queen City, asphalt temperatures can reach as high as 150° - that’s enough to give your dog second-degree burns if you’re not careful.
Small Town Of Stallings Seeing Big Growth
While Stallings might not have quite the population of the surrounding towns, it is growing as fast as them at 6.8% in the last three years.
Charlotte Hornets Select Tidjane Salaun With No. 6 Overall Pick
The Charlotte Hornets have selected Tidjane Salaun as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Judge Upholds North Carolina's Anti-Rioting Law, Dismisses Civil Liberties Suit
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a civil rights group challenging North Carolina's anti-rioting law, whose criminal penalties were raised last year by state legislators.
Pedestrian Hit, Killed On I-77, No Charges Filed
No charges will be filed after a pedestrian was struck and killed on I-77 overnight near Mooresville.
Mecklenburg County Woman Collects $250,000 Scratch-Off Win
A Matthews woman tried her luck on a $5 scratch-off and won a $250,000 top prize.
Hickory Man Sentenced For Owning Extensive Catalog Of Child Pornography
A Hickory man was sentenced Tuesday to 11 years in prison for possessing over 50,000 images and videos of child pornography.
Cooling Station Now Open In Gastonia For Those In Need
With extreme temperatures across the region, Gaston County Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) and Gaston County Community Support Services (CSS) have partnered with The Salvation Army and opened a public cooling station to help those in need.
CATS Independence Day Service Schedule
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing that all bus, rail and paratransit services will operate on a Saturday schedule on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Alert Cancelled For Missing Hickory Man
The Hickory Police Department cancelled the alert regarding 89-year-old John McDowell Jr., who was reported missing Wednesday morning.
Judge Upholds N.C.'s Anti-Rioting Law, Dismisses Civil Liberties Suit
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a civil rights group challenging North Carolina’s anti-rioting law, whose criminal penalties were raised last year by state legislators.
City Of Charlotte Launches New Property Information Tool
The City of Charlotte is excited to announce the launch of My Charlotte Lookup, a new city tool and go-to destination for comprehensive property information.
The Charlotte Sports Foundation Announces The Charlotte Invitational To Be Played In December
The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) today announced an all-new, premier tennis exhibition coming to Charlotte, North Carolina the evening of Friday, Dec. 6.
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