North Carolina News

Another Bat Found At Ardrey Kell High School Following Bat Eviction

A dead bat was located at Ardrey Kell High School one day after officials allowed students back on campus following a two-day school closure for bat eviction.

Troopers Investigate Fatal Crash In Ashe County

Troopers say a driver has succumbed to the injuries he sustained in a wreck over the weekend in Ashe County.

CMPD Cold Case Division Has Hope In Solving 13-Year-Old Cold Case Murder

An obscure phrase etched into the side of a late 1990's 2-door Honda Civic may hold the key to solving Hinton's murder 13 years later.

Police: Gaston County Suspect Charged With Shooting Neighbors In Custody In Florida

Gaston County Police say Robert Singletary turned himself into police in Tampa, Florida, for his involvement in a shooting that left two people seriously injured.

Man Arrested In Murder Of Rock Hill Mother

Rock Hill Police arrested 25-year-old Brenden Johnson for the murder of Jennifer Robinson back in March. They say tips from the community led them to Johnson who was hiding in Charlotte.

Wastewater Overflow Reported After Raw Sewage Reached Taggart Creek In The Catawba River Watershed

On April 20th, an estimated 3,670 gallons of untreated wastewater discharge reached Taggart Creek in the Catawba River Watershed.

Carowinds Implementing Chaperone Policy April 22nd

Carowinds will implement a chaperone policy that will take effect Saturday, April 22nd.

Kitten Baby Shower At Animal Care & Control

CMPD AC&C needs your help to ensure that these small, fragile kittens are receiving the best care possible during their time of critical development.

Police: CMPD Motorcycle Officer Struck By Wrong Way Driver During Traffic Investigation

A CMPD officer operating a dual sport motorcycle sustained minor injuries after being struck by an alleged wrong way driver.

CMPD: Homicide Investigation North Charlotte

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in North Charlotte that left one dead and another person injured.

Richard Sheltra Memorial 5K & Fun Run

This month honors 7 years since a Pineville firefighter died in the line of duty. The community is coming together again this weekend to honor Richard Sheltra.

Birdsong Brewery Reduces Carbon Footprint By Going Green

With 220 solar panels installed on their rooftop, Birdsong Brewing reduced its carbon emissions and coal ash which can harm the environment.

'Over The Edge Charlotte' Return October 6th

The NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, announced the return of the fifth annual “Over the Edge Charlotte” fundraising event, set to take place Friday, Oct. 6.

Truist Invests $5 Million Into Atrium Health To Improve Healthcare Access in Underserved Communities

Atrium Health Foundation received a $5 million dollar investment from Truist to improve access to healthcare and create new pathways for healthcare careers and education.

Harris Teeter To Host Drug Take-Back Event On April 22

Harris Teeter will host a drug take-back event at four of its Charlotte locations from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.