North Carolina News

Over 150 Missing Children Brought Home During CMPD's Operation Carolina Homecoming

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Wednesday that over 150 missing juveniles are now safe after a successful operation brought them home.

Gov. Cooper Proposes How To Spend Latest Virus Relief Aid From DC

North Carolina’s governor is set to tell lawmakers how he wants them to spend the billions of additional dollars the federal government has allocated through another COVID-19 relief package.

Charlotte Man Sentenced For Hatching Investment Scheme

A Charlotte man has been sentenced to prison for his role in an investment scheme that defrauded his victims under the guise of investments to build student housing, a federal prosecutor said.

On the Road with James: Shooting Ranges

James makes his home on the range this week at local shooting spots around the Metro, bringing a familiar face along with him.

School Speed Limit Sign Still Missing After Suspected Street Racing Accident

Neighbors are raising safety concerns about missing signage near two Southwest Charlotte schools. A driver knocked down a flashing speed limit sign more than a month ago, while allegedly street racing.

Salisbury Police Officer Hits Pedestrian With Patrol Car While Responding To Call

A Salisbury Police officer hit a pedestrian with his patrol vehicle while responding to a call early Tuesday morning, according to a news release.

Maurice Kellys Vehicle Following Accident On North Tryon Street

CMPD: Street Racer Wanted Following Serious Crash On North Tryon Street

Police say a street racer is wanted after a man was seriously injured in a crash that happened during an illegal street race on North Tryon Street in Charlotte.

Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort To Hold Job Fairs At Cleveland Community College

The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort is hosting job fairs on May 19 and 20 to fill 200 positions for its “pre-launch” temporary gaming facility opening this summer in Kings Mountain.

Bank Of America To Raise Minimum Wage To $25 Per Hour By 2025

Bank of America announced Tuesday that they will raise its U.S. minimum hourly wage for all positions at the company to $25 an hour by 2025.

600 Festival Launches Gaming Competition And PRO-AM

On May 26, Carolina FinTech Hub’s Youth Technology Apprenticeship Camp (YTAC) program will kick off Motor Mania, a brand-new event from the 600 Festival, the nonprofit organization behind the annual Circle K Speed Street festival.

Silver Alert Cancelled For 29-Year-Old Concord Woman

The Concord Police Department says that the Silver Alert for 29-year-old Obrona Gena McKinley has been cancelled after she was located.

Girl Scout Event Held To Honor 29 Young Women Who Earned The Girl Scout Gold Award

An event was held to honor the outstanding achievements of 29 young women who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award for young women in Girl Scouting.

CMPD: Two Suspects Charged With Murder In Fatal East Charlotte Shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged a second suspect with murder in connection to the fatal east Charlotte shooting that happened Saturday morning.

Da Decision That Police Shooting "justified"

Prosecutor Says Deputies Justified In Shooting Of Black Man In Elizabeth City, NC

A North Carolina district attorney says the shooting of a Black man killed by deputies was justified. District Attorney Andrew Womble made the announcement Tuesday after reviewing the results of a State Bureau of Investigation probe of the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. in April.