Salisbury Police: Assault Rifle Used In 7-Year-Oldβs Death In 2016
An assault rifle was used in the death of a 7-year-old girl in 2016 as she slept inside a home, the Salisbury Police Department said Monday.
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One Person Seriously Injured In Northeast Charlotte School Bus Crash, No Students Hurt
One person was seriously injured in a northeast Charlotte crash involving a school bus Tuesday morning, according to Medic.
Charlotte Moves Away From Having Police Officers Respond To Mental Health 911 Calls
Police will no longer respond to some mental health 911 calls in Charlotte. The city is moving forward with a pilot program to send an EMT and a mental health clinician, instead of a police officer.
Novant Health Fires More Than 175 For Not Getting Vaccinated
A North Carolina-based hospital system announced Monday that more than 175 of its workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Celebrate National Coffee Day with BOGO at Coco and the Director
Celebrate National Coffee Day this Wednesday, September 29th with a bogo brew from Coco and the Director!
Panthers Wonβt Place McCaffrey On Injured Reserve
The Carolina Panthers have decided not to place running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve while he recovers from a strained hamstring.
Fidelity To Hire 1,500 More At Companyβs North Carolina Hub
Financial services giant Fidelity announced on Monday that it will create more than 1,500 additional jobs in the Raleigh-Durham area, even while the company is already expanding its footprint in North Carolina.
Florida Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend, Attacking Deputy
A Florida man was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend after he confessed to his mother and she called police, sheriffβs officials said Monday.
Deputies: Pilot Injured After Plane Crashes Into Tree In Union County
A pilot suffered injuries after a plane crashed into a tree in Union County Monday morning, officials say.
Jaguars Trade CB CJ Henderson For Carolina TE Dan Arnold
The Jacksonville Jaguars are sending cornerback CJ Henderson, the ninth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for tight end Dan Arnold.
AAA: Gas Prices In The Carolinas See Minimal Decrease Amid Higher Oil Prices
Gas prices in the Carolinas are still reflecting summertime levels when demand was higher, seeing a very small decline on the week. The big culprit being higher oil prices which is keeping the pressure on at the pump.
Gaston County Man Feels βReal Goodβ After Winning $100,000 Prize
Sunilkumar Desai of Gastonia is the latest winner of a $100,000 prize in the Ultimate 7βs game.
Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Available In Mecklenburg County For High-Risk Groups, Frontline Workers
Mecklenburg County Public Health is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to high-risk groups and frontline workers starting Monday, Sept. 27 at Health Department clinic locations, according to officials.
NC Ruling Influence On Sex-Offender Monitoring May Be Muted
Itβs constitutional for North Carolina to require people convicted of the most serious sex offenses to be monitored perpetually by satellite-linked bracelets, the state Supreme Court ruled on Friday.
Officials: Football Hiding Drugs Found Near Prison Fence In Richmond County
Corrections officers at a Richmond County prison found a football filled with drugs near a prison fence last week, officials said.
Mecklenburg County Leaders Hold Frank Discussion About Youth And Crime
The Exchange Church hosted what organizers called an 'intentional conversation addressing what we can do to help the youth of our city in the midst of all the violence and disruption.'
American Airlines Flight Departing From Charlotte Douglas Experienced 'Mechanical Trouble'
According to American Airlines, Flight 771 from Charlotte to Portland, Maine encountered a possible mechanical issue.
Suspect in Custody After Shooting at Mooresville Walmart
Police have made an arrest in a Sunday afternoon shooting that sent customers running at a local Walmart. The suspect is now awaiting extradition to North Carolina to face charges of attempted 1st degree murder.
