CMPD Reports Alarming Spike In Sexual Assault Cases Involving Children
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say a rise inΒ sexual assault cases involving children this past year is cause for concern.
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Police: Lincoln County Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison After Stabbing His Father To Death
Police sentenced a Lincoln County man to over 20 years in prison on Thursday, after he plead guilty to stabbing his own father to death back in 2018.
CMPD: 34-Year-Old Man Charged After 2-Hour SWAT Standoff In Southwest Charlotte
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged after firing several shots at officers in southwest Charlotte Wednesday afternoon, sparking a SWAT situation, according to CMPD.
Healthy Headlines: Why Our Body Needs Water & How Much To Drink
Drinking water does more than just quench our thirst.Β It's essential to keeping our bodies functioning properly and feeling healthy but many people do not consume enough fluids each day.
Panthers Moving Rookie Standout Jeremy Chinn To Safety
The Panthers plan to move Jeremy Chinn to safety, one year after a stellar rookie season at linebacker.
On the Road with James: Love Valley
James takes his horse to the old town road this week!
Cooper Nearing Rollout Of Financial Perks For Vaccination
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that the state is nearing an announcement on further financial incentives to boost COVID-19 vaccine participation.
Apparent Tornadoes Rock Eastern NC
Multiple tornadoes may have touched down in Columbus, Bladen, and Duplin counties in southeastern North Carolina Wednesday evening.
βPopTart Banditsβ: Man, Juvenile Accused Of Stealing Pop Tarts, Other Items From Catawba County Elementary School
A 24-year-old man and a young accomplice are being accused of stealing large amounts of pop tarts, cartons of milk, cheese sticks and more items from a Catawba County elementary school.
$1 Million Win Will Allow South Carolina Woman To Buy Her First Home
A $1 million lottery prize will allow Beverly Vercher of Spartanburg, South Carolina and her husband to purchase their first home.
Local Labor Market Data Shows North Carolinians Are Still Having Trouble Finding Work Despite A Labor Shortage In The U.S.
According to the most recent data from the NC Justice Center, Mecklenburg county's employment level is 3.7% below pre-pandemic levels.
Increasing Rain with Isolated Severe Storms Possible
Numerous showers with isolated strong storms on tap for your Thursday.
Long-Time Charlotte Observer Sportswriter Rick Bonnell Has Died
Charlotte Observer sportswriter Rick Bonnell passed away Tuesday.Β He was 63-years-old.Β Bonnell was an award-winning sportswriter at The Charlotte Observer for more than 33-years, according to the Observer's website.Β Β
Police: Man Arrested For Organizing Dogfighting Ring In Gastonia, Several Dogs Rescued
Police say a man from Gastonia is facing numerous felony charges for organizing a dogfighting ring.Β Investigators say they have been investigating reports of dogfighting on Queens Road in Gastonia for several months.
Three Charlotte Men Arrested For Matthews Catalytic Converter Theft
Three Charlotte men were arrested early Wednesday on multiple charges in connection to catalytic converter theft in Matthews, according to police.
Tropical Lingo
Meteorological words and their meaning can be difficult - like the word meteorological itself! Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright helps break down tropical lingo.
Catawba County Man Says $100,000 Win Is A βDream Come Trueβ
While coming home from an out-of-town trip, Timmy Childress of Sherrills Ford stopped to try his luck on a Millionaire Maker ticket and won himself a $100,000 prize.
AP Source: Dukeβs Krzyzewski To Coach Last Season In 2021-22
Duke Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski will coach his final season with the Blue Devils in 2021-22, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday.
