North Carolina News

CMS Board Approves Retention Bonuses For Nearly All Teachers And Staff

The Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board unanimously voted to approved retention bonuses for almost all of the district's teachers and staff.

North Carolina Primary Elections Delayed Until May 2022

North Carolina's highest court has delayed the state's planned March 8 primary until May so state courts can review lawsuits claiming illegal gerrymandering.

It's Been Three Years Since Charlotte's Last One-Inch Snowfall. Expect That Streak To Continue.

Not only are we dealing with a rain drought, but a historical snow drought as well.

Burn Ban Modified Across North Carolina

The burn ban has been lifted for 67 counties in North Carolina.

New Kroger Customer Fulfillment Center In Cabarrus County To Create 700 Jobs, Gov. Cooper Says

America's largest grocery retailer, Kroger, is opening a new high-tech customer fulfillment center in Cabarrus County. The center will create nearly 700 new jobs over five years, Governor Cooper announced on Wednesday.

Federal Lawsuit Filed By Wife Of Mooresville Man Shot & Killed In 2020 Officer-Involved Shooting

The wife of a Mooresville man, shot and killed by officers in 2020, has filed a lawsuit claiming her husband was complying with police commands when he was killed.

CMPD: 2 Teenagers Charged For Murder In Northwest Charlotte Homicide

Detectives say two teenagers have been charged for the murder of Daniel Vergara, 31, after he was killed almost a year ago in northwest Charlotte.

City Of Charlotte To Host Yard Waste Bag Exchange On December 11th

The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will host a yard waste bag exchange on Saturday for residents who receive city collection.

Detectives Ask For Public's Help Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Lincoln County Girl

Detectives are asking for the public's help locating a missing 15-year-old girl from Lincoln County after she disappeared from her home Tuesday evening.

265140030 4747195661970592 1980805747504779217 N

Rutherford County Wildfire Contained, Over 3 Acres Burned

A wildfire on Shumont Mountain is now under control after scorching more than three acres in Rutherford County, fire officials say.

Powerball Produces $291 Million Jackpot Just In Time For The Holidays

The Powerball game is offering a big present for a lucky winner – a $291 million jackpot for Wednesday night − just in time for the holidays.

Catawba County Register Of Deeds Indicted For Embezzlement

Police say Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer was arrested for embezzlement on Tuesday.

CPI Security's Annual 'Wrap-Up' Party

CPI Security is once again partnering with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department’s Police Explorers for their annual Christmas Project! The Christmas Project provides hundreds of children in Charlotte with a Christmas they may not have received otherwise.

CMPD: 2 Teens Charged In Spree Of Early Morning Car Break-Ins In North Charlotte

Detectives say two teenagers were arrested and charged Tuesday morning after a spree of car break-ins in north Charlotte.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Participates In Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty The Shelters Holiday Hope Event

Bissell Pet Foundation is bringing hope to homeless pets across the country this holiday season with its "Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope" event, December 6 - 20, 2021. CMPD AC&C is one of more than 200 participating shelters across the country reducing adoption fees to help pets find their adoptive families.