CMPD: Fatal North Charlotte Shooting Of 43-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man in north Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.
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American Cancer Society Announces Gala Presenting Sponsor And Co-Chairs For Re-Imagine Charlotte
The American Cancer Society (ACS) of Western North Carolina and South Carolina is pleased to announce its annual gala, Re-Imagine Charlotte, has named Charlotte-based premier grocer Harris Teeter as the presenting sponsor.
Truist Field Set To Host Annual Chief's Cup Baseball Game On September 11th
Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights, will host a special 20th Anniversary Tribute on September 11, 2021 thanks to the Salute to Heroes Foundation. The annual Chief’s Cup baseball game, which features the CMPD Blue Hornets against the CFD Blaze, will take place beginning at 6:00 p.m. on September 11th.
Cash 5 Delivers $279,915 Jackpot To Mecklenburg County Man
Jerome Lowery of Charlotte tried his luck on a Cash 5 ticket and won a $279,915 jackpot.
Summer Funding Helped School Districts Address Disparities
After another pandemic-disrupted school year, organizers of vastly expanded summer learning opportunities are investing heavily in efforts to make them accessible to the most vulnerable students.
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against City Of Charlotte & Several CMPD Officers In Connection Protests Last Year
On June 2nd, 2020, Lindsay Curlee and Chantel Kennedy say they were among the hundreds of people who were trapped and gassed on Fourth Street while peacefully protesting the murder of George Floyd.
Community Activist Receives Threatening Letter Hours Before Confederate Statue Rally
A local community activist received a threatening letter, hours before holding a rally calling for the removal of a Confederate statue. Dozens marched in Cornelius on Wednesday night, demanding the statue be taken down.
Latin Restaurant Group Joins Bank Of America Stadium Vendors In Time For Fan Fest
Sabor Latin Street Grill and La Caseta are opening in Bank of America Stadium just in time for Fan Fest on August 6th.
Review: Get Ready To Have 'Nothin' But A Good Time' At Actor's Theatre Of Charlotte's ROCK OF AGES
Get ready to have "Nothin' But A Good Time" as Actor's Theatre of Charlotte performs the jukebox favorites musical, ROCK OF AGES. The show welcomes local and regional actors and actresses back to the stage after a year and half of no live performances.
NASCAR To Require Masks In Enclosed Areas Going Forward
NASCAR is adjusting its health protocols as COVID-19 cases increase across the country.
Fish With Human-Like Teeth Caught Off North Carolina Coast
People are freaking out over a fish with human-looking teeth that was caught off the Outer Banks.
CMPD Speaks Out About Recent Moving Company Scams, 3 Charlotte Families Out Thousands Of Dollars
At least three Charlotte families have lost thousands of dollars in personal belongings in the past six months, including items that were irreplaceable, due to moving company scams, according to CMPD Detective Richard Taylor.
AP Source: Ish Smith Agrees To 2-Year Deal With Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent guard Ish Smith, according to a person familiar with the situation.
CMPD Requesting Public's Help Locating Missing 16-Year-Old With Behavioral Health Issues
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old boy who was last seen during the beginning of July.
Garth Brooks Reassessing Stadium Tour Because Of COVID Surge
Country star Garth Brooks said he will be reassessing whether to continue his stadium tour because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Local North Carolina Resident Competes In Karting's Version Of The Olympics
Visiting and racing in Europe for the past two months, North Carolina resident Caleb Gafrarar has returned home for a brief two-week break. Recharging his batteries and filling the tank for another trip overseas, the PSL Karting, BirelART North America and Lennox Racing Team driver continues his development despite it being his rookie season in the Junior ranks.
CMPD: 2 Fatally Hit By Train At Memorial For Man Killed In Crash
A week after a man was killed in a crash with a Charlotte light rail train, two relatives attending a memorial at the site of the crash were fatally struck by a light rail train, police said.
Violence Interrupter Program Launches In Beatties Ford Road / Lasalle St. Corridor
Local leaders are taking new steps to curb violent crime in Charlotte. After more than a year of planning, a "violence interrupter" program is launching in the Beatties Ford Road and Lasalle Street corridor.
