Catawba County Declares State Of Emergency
Catawba County declares a state of emergency Saturday, August 15th due to excessive rainfall in the County, according to a news release.
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Despite Positive COVID Metrics, Mecklenburg County Leaders Urge Public To Not Let Their Guard Down
County leaders have concerns with fall approaching and activities starting, it may be easy to forget the importance of physical distancing, frequent hand washing and wearing your mask.
CMPD Investigates A Drowning Death In McDowell Park
Investigators say a swimmer in Lake Wylie was struggling and found dead underwater by the Charlotte Fire Department.
Family Members Ask For Help Burying A Woman Who Died In A Collision In Northwest Charlotte
Family members of Lydia Garcia, who died getting hit by a pickup truck after saving a child chasing a ball into the street, are asking for help so they can bury Garcia in her hometown in Mexico.
New COVID-Safe Tour Offers Fans Unique Way To Visit Charlotte Motor Speedway
Fans looking for a little high-octane fun to wind down their summer need look no further than Charlotte Motor Speedwayβs innovative new, COVID-safe βFast Pass Tour.β
CMPD: Detectives Arrest A Man For Two Violent Deadly Attacks
Detectives with CMPD say they charged a man for a physical altercation in which he shot another man, and for another assault where he stabbed a man.
CMPD Investigating Shooting In Uptown Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened at an apartment complex in Uptown Charlotte.Β The shooting was reported just after 12pm on North Graham Street near 7th Street.Β Β
Charlotte's Southern Christmas Show Canceled Due To COVID-19 Concerns
The Southern Christmas Show, a well-known Charlotte holiday staple, announced Friday the cancellation of their 53rd annual event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Pregnant Cows Fatally Shot On Charlotte Radio Hostβs Farm
Union County authorities are conducting an animal-cruelty investigation involving the deaths of four pregnant Black Angus cows on a Charlotte radio hostβs farm, the Union County Sheriffβs Office announced in a Facebook post on Thursday.
Funeral Held For 5-Year-Old Boy Who Was Reportedly Shot And Killed By His 25-Year-Old Neighbor
A funeral was held for a 5-year-old boy who was fatally shot in the North Carolina city of Wilson.
Hickory Police Department Arrest A Second Man In Connection To A Fatal July Shooting
The Hickory Police Department say they arrested 25-year-old Craig Ruff on charges related to the homicide of Donald Simpson.Β
Longtime MCSO Detention Officer Dies From COVID-19 Complications
A 20-year veteran Mecklenburg County detention officer died Wednesday due to COVID-19 complications, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriffβs Office.
Memphis University Sends Researchers To Study NC Earthquake
Specialists from the University of Memphis are traveling to North Carolina to monitor aftershocks of this past weekendβs 5.1 magnitude earthquake, the school said.
Salisbury Police: 28-Year-Old Man Charged After Shooting His Father, Leaving Him In Critical Condition
Salisbury Police say a 28-year-old man has been charged after he shot his father Thursday leaving him in critical condition.
Many Charlotte Black-Owned Businesses Are Thriving During Pandemic
The owner of Alpha Male Nail Care Service talks about what it takes to survive this crisis
Some Teachers In Union County Public Schools Have Concerns About The Cleaner The District Provided
The district is responding.
Governor Roy Cooper Announces A New Grant Program To Help Businesses And Nonprofits Hurt By COVID-19
The new Job Retention Grant Program (JRG) is now accepting applications from businesses and nonprofits struggling due to COVID-19, according to a news release.
Bags Of Hope Receives Grant From Bank Of America To Help Supply Lake Norman And North Charlotte School Children With Free Weekend Meals
Bags of Hope has received a grant from Bank of America that will allow the organization to provide weekend meals for Lake Norman and North Charlotte students who lack reliable access to food, which is important especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
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