Record Number of Homicides As Charlotte Reaches 123 Murders in 2020
A grim and troubling end to 2020. 123 people have lost their lives to violence in Charlotte this year, the most on record.
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Fire Crews Investigating Cause Of Pineville Apartment Fire
Fire officials are working to determine the cause of an apartment fire in Pineville.
Man Facing Voluntary Manslaughter Charges In Deadly Northwest Charlotte Stabbing
Police say they charged a man with voluntary manslaughter after he stabbed another man to death during a domestic situation in northwest Charlotte, according to a news release.
North Carolinians Have Chances To Start New Year With A Major Jackpot Win
Both the Mega Millions and Powerball games offer North Carolinians a chance to start the New Year by winning a major jackpot of more than $350 million. The two jackpots offer a combined prize of $739 million.
CMPD Investigating Fatal Stabbing In Northeast Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened shortly before 9:30pm on December 28th on Newell-Hickory Grove Road in northeast Charlotte, according to a news release.
COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Released For Rowan County
Rowan County's current distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccine is broken down into four phases following the NCDHHS guidelines and based on those individuals who are at the highest risk of getting COVID-19.
Habitat for Humanity of The Charlotte Region Helps Family Build Home
The Wells Fargo Foundation recently granted Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte region $200,000 to build affordable homes for two families in our area.
New Concerns About Possible Post-Christmas COVID Surge
New concerns about a possible post-Christmas surge in COVID cases. More than a million people passed through airport security in the U.S. on Sunday, the most since the pandemic began. Some promising news though, as residents as local long-term care facilities begin to get the vaccine.
House Votes To Increase COVID-19 Stimulus Checks To $2,000, Sending Trump's Request To GOP-Controlled Senate
The United States House of Representatives just voted to support President Donald Trump's demand for larger COVID-19 relief checks, boosting the amount from $600 to $2,000 per person. Now, the request goes to Senate.
Auditorium At Theatre Charlotte Significantly Damaged By Fire
Another blow to an organization already deeply impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Theatre Charlotte tells WCCB their auditorium was significantly damaged by a fire that broke out around 2am on Monday, December 28th.
Stadium Capacity Adjusted To 1,500 For Final Carolina Panthers Home Game
Stadium capacity will be adjusted to 1,500 for the Carolina Panthers final home game versus the New Orleans Saints on January 3, 2021, the team announced Monday.
City Of Charlotte Announces Solid Waste Holiday Schedule And Christmas Tree Collection Dates
Following the Christmas holiday, Friday customers will be receiving collection today, Monday, December 28. Residents whose regular collection day is Monday through Thursday are asked to place their carts at the curb on their normal collection day and leave until collected.
Police Say They Found Marijuana And Psilocybin Mushrooms Inside Vehicle Involved In Crash That Killed Teen, Injured Three Others In Salisbury
A Salisbury man is facing charges after a crash that killed one person and sent three others to the hospital. Salisbury Police say 19-year-old Alex Garcia lost control of his car and crashed into a tree on Jake Alexander Boulevard around 6:30 on Sunday morning.
CMPD Says Northwest Charlotte Homicide From September Was Justified
Charlotte police say the man that was found dead after a welfare check early Sunday morning in northwest Charlotte has been identified.
Single Vehicle Accident On Sardis Road North Leaves One Dead
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a fatal accident that happened on Sardis Road North on December 27th. Police say a vehicle ran off the road and struck a utility pole shortly before 9:30pm.
Panthers Spoil Washington's Attempt To Clinch NFC East
The Panthers won for the first time in over a month.
Amber Alert Canceled After Missing 3-Year-Old Girl Found Safe
Gastonia Police say the Amber Alert for Kaysie Jay Lipscomb has been canceled, after she was found safe in Union County, NC in the Stallings area. The Union Co. Sheriff's Office has taken suspect Raheem Tyshawn Pate into custody on unrelated charges.
Local 8th Grader Creates Successful Business During The Pandemic
Millions of people are betting on themselves and starting their own business during the pandemic. That includes young people in the Charlotte area. They’re using their time to grow their business ideas that are being fostered at ACE Academy Charter School.
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