Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Overflow In South Charlotte Caused By Vandalism
Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow on Darcy Hopkins Drive in south Charlotte on Thursday, according to a news release.
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Burke County Deputy Returns To Duty After Viral TikTok Sparks Investigation
A Burke County Deputy has been cleared to return to work after a TikTok video surfaced showing the deputy choking a suspect until he appeared to be unconscious.
Gaston County COVID Cases, Hospitalizations Rise As Delta Variant Spreads
After more than a month of low COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations, this week Gaston County began to see a rapid acceleration of both as the Delta variant begins to spread in the community.
Firefighters Rescue 6 Kids From Burning Charlotte Home
Six children were rescued from a house fire in Charlotte that investigators blamed on a clothes dryer, firefighters said Friday.
Three Suspects, Including Juvenile, Arrested For Fatally Shooting Man During Home Invasion In Gastonia
Three people, including a juvenile, were charged for the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man that happened during a targeted home invasion in Gastonia, according to police.
Uber Driver Charged With Sexually Assaulting Customer
An Uber driver has been charged with sexually assaulting a customer earlier this year, according to a North Carolina sheriff’s office.
Air Quality Alert Continues Locally from Smoke from West Coast Wildfires
Air Quality Alert continues for areas west of I-77 Friday.
Local Veterinarians Face Overwhelming Demand For Animal Care Right Now
Demand is high and supply is low when it comes to making a veterinarian appointment for your pet. Vets across the country, and right here in Charlotte, are slammed and appointments are booking months in advance.
Senator Thom Tillis Cosponsoring A Bill Aimed To Increase Penalties For Robbing A Gun Store
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis co-sponsored the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2021. Lawmakers said the measure would strengthen the maximum penalties for firearm thefts from licensed gun dealers.
UNC Charlotte Sequencing Lab Detects Covid-19 Variants
A team of doctors in UNC Charlotte's Dept of Bioinformatics and Genomics detected cases of the Delta Variant in Mecklenburg County.
CMPD Animal Care & Control Hosts "Pawlympics" For Adoptable Dogs
Get ready for the dog Olympics or "Pawlympics," because CMPD Animal Care & Control is hosting their very own Hot Summer Games in hopes of finding forever homes for some amazing pups on Friday, July 23rd.
NEW: Smartphone Emergency Alert Update
New smartphone weather emergency alert to begin July 28th.
6 N.C. Health Systems Requiring COVID Vaccination For Employees
Six North Carolina health systems announced on Thursday that they will be among the first in the state to require their employees to get vaccinated for COVID.
Stop For Soda In Charlotte Scores Alleghany County Man $100,000 Powerball Prize
While running a quick errand after dinner, Johnny Miller of Sparta decided to try his luck on a Powerball ticket and won a $100,000 prize.
Harmony Man Charged With 18 Counts Of Sex Offense With Child
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Iredell County Wednesday for the accused sexual assault of a juvenile.
Gas Line Severed In Caldwell County, Nearby Residents Should 'Shelter In Place'
A main gas line has been severed in the Hudson area of Caldwell County, according to county officials.
Partial Gaston County Animal Shelter Closure Due To Ringworm Outbreak
The Gaston County Police Animal Shelter will have a partial shutdown due to a ringworm virus outbreak among their cat population.
AG Stein: NC’s Share Of Opioid Settlement Could Be $750M
The state of North Carolina and scores of local governments could receive $750 million combined from a $26 billion proposed national settlement with several opioid producers, Attorney General Josh Stein’s office said.
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