CMPD: Suspects Wanted For Robbing Handicap Victim At An East Charlotte Home
Police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in a home invasion where they beat and robbed a disabled man in east Charlotte
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Police: 9-Year-Old Dies In Gaston County Car Crash During Rainstorm
Dallas Police say a 9-year-old died Wednesday night after getting into a car crash during a rainstorm in Gaston County.
North Carolina Announces 2nd Round Winners Of Vaccine Lottery
Dr. Mandy Cohen announced the second round winners on Thursday for North Carolina's Your Shot at A Million Summer Cash drawing and Summer Cash 4 College drawing.
Deputies: Gastonia Man Charged For Child Sexual Assaults In Lincoln County
A 37-year-old Gastonia man has been charged in connection to child sexual assault cases that date back to 2014, according to deputies.
EXPLAINER: How NC Is Distributing $1.3B In Rental Aid
A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes.
19-Year-Old Man Shot, Drove To Salisbury Police Department For Help
An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old victim arrived at the Salisbury Police Department's headquarters suffering from a gunshot wound Thursday.
Manufacturing Plant MaxLife Expanding In Rowan County
MaxLife Industries announced Thursday an expansion of the company’s local footprint by leasing a 46,000 square foot warehouse space that will serve as the company’s second manufacturing plant and customer service headquarters. With this expansion, located at 1335 Litton Drive in Salisbury, MaxLife seeks to immediately hire 55 local workers in its two manufacturing plants.
Vance High School Officially Renamed; Other Confederate Names to Be Changed in Charlotte
A Charlotte high school has a new name. Vance High School is now Julius L. Chambers High School. The move comes amid pressure to remove names associated with the Confederacy.
CMPD: 19-Year-Old Dies After Car Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic In Northwest Charlotte
Detectives say 19-year-old Karla Guerrero-Morales died on Tuesday from injuries she received in car wreck that occurred on Friday, July 9th in northwest Charlotte.
Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Offered Across Cleveland County This July
Health officials in Cleveland County say they will be offering pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout July, in an effort to make accessing the vaccine as easy as possible for community members.
NC Police Reforms Approved After Body Cam Alteration Removed
A wide-ranging criminal justice measure focused on weeding out problem law enforcement officers in North Carolina and giving mental health aid to others cleared a House committee on Wednesday.
Montgomery County Man Gifted A Corvette® And $100,000 For 66th Birthday
Steven Hair of Troy received the gift of a lifetime when he won a Corvette® Stingray and a $100,000 cash prize on his 66th birthday.
Mecklenburg County Expanding Outdoor Pools & Ramsey Creek Beach Hours
After experiencing a lifeguard shortage earlier this year, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation leaders say Ramsey Creek Beach on Lake Norman is now open five days a week.
Man Wanted In Florida For Child Sex Crimes Arrested In Alexander County
A 37-year-old man who was wanted in Florida for child sex crimes was arrested in Alexander County Tuesday afternoon, according to deputies.
Carowinds Debuts Its International Festival "Grand Carnivale" On July 17th
Carowinds is kicking off its international festival and cultural event "Grand Carnivale" on July 17th.
North Carolina GOP Would Ban K-12 Promotion Of Views About Race
North Carolina Republicans advanced legislation on Wednesday that defines how teachers can discuss certain concepts about race and racism inside the classroom.
CMPD: Missing 72-Year-Old Northwest Charlotte Man With Cognitive Issues Located
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says the 72-year-old man that was reported missing from northwest Charlotte has been located.
Family Files $30M Suit Over Deputies' Shooting Of Black Man
The family of an unarmed Black man who was fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies in North Carolina says he died because of the officers’ “intentional and reckless disregard of his life,” according to a $30 million civil rights lawsuit filed Wednesday.
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