CMPD: Man Charged In East Charlotte Shooting Death Of 15-Year-Old, Victim Identified
According to a news release, CMPD detectives charged a suspect for the murder of a 15-year-old boy who died following an east Charlotte shooting.
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AAA: Growing Gas Prices In Carolinas As Businesses Re-Open
Gas prices in the Carolinas are inching higher as most of the region pushes towards re-opening, causing a growing number of people to hit the road. Gasoline demand is now only 30 percent lower than a year ago and even with prices expected to push more expensive this month, motorists will still see some low Memorial Day gas prices.
Tropical Storm Arthur Spins Out To Sea, Produces Dangerous Rip Currents In North Carolina
Tropical Storm Arthur moved further out to sea Tuesday and was expected to dissipate into a depression before dumping heavy rain on Bermuda later in the week.
Organizers Cancel This Year's Matthews Alive Festival Due To Coronavirus
The Board of Directors of the Matthews Alive Festival, a Labor Day tradition in Matthews for over 27 years, has announced their decision to cancel this year’s festival scheduled for September 4-7, 2020.
North Carolina Transportation Department Furloughs Employees
The North Carolina Department of Transportation told its employees to take unpaid time off until the end of June to help the department save money as part of cost-cutting measures during the coronavirus pandemic.
GOP Chair: ‘We Will Not Be Holding A Virtual Convention’
Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Monday that the party “will not be holding a virtual convention,” pledging that the presidential nominating convention in late August will be conducted at least partly in-person.
WANTED: Malik Boyce
The CMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Malik Boyce who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.
Neighbors Prepare for Possible Flooding Near Lakes & Rivers
This week's forecast is especially concerning for neighbors living along local lakes and rivers. Duke Energy says it is moving water aggressively through the system in an attempt to prevent flooding.
President Trump Says He's Taking Hydroxychloroquine To Protect Against Coronavirus
President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to protect against the new coronavirus, despite warnings from his own government that it should only be administered for COVID-19 in a hospital or research setting due to potentially fatal side effects.
Gaston County Man Wins $100,000 Prize, Surprises Wife With New Car
Allan Zepp, a maintenance worker in Gaston County, said after he won a $100,000 prize on a scratch-off ticket he decided to surprise his wife with a new car for her birthday.
Governor Cooper Offers Reward For Information On Davidson County Missing Person
Governor Roy Cooper announced on May 18 that the state is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Daniel Allan Price.
Watch Drive-In Movies At Charlotte Motor Speedway To Help Raise Money For Charlotte Rescue Mission
Charlotte Rescue Mission is holding two drive-in movie nights at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the community to enjoy while social distancing. Proceeds from these fundraising events will support the programs at Charlotte Rescue Mission.
Alex Bowman Signs 1-Year Extension With Hendrick Motorsports
Alex Bowman has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with Hendrick Motorsports through 2021.
North Carolina Legislative Annual Session Resumes After Break
The North Carolina legislature is resuming its annual session, two weeks after meeting to approve a $1.6 billion package that distributed COVID-19 funds from Washington.
Correctional Facility To Test All Juveniles For COVID-19
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety announced Saturday that all juveniles held at the Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center will be tested for COVID-19 after a staff member reported testing positive for the coronavirus a day earlier.
Tropical Storm Arthur Crawls Closer To North Carolina Coast
Life-threatening surf and rip currents will spread along U.S. East coast beaches in the days ahead as Tropical Storm Arthur kicks up ocean swells offshore, the National Hurricane Center warned on Monday.
2020 High School Seniors Honored In Drive-By Parade In Charlotte Neighborhood
A unique celebration in the midst of crisis
POLITICAL WRAP: Obama Criticizes Administration; Doubts About RNC in CLT?
Former President Obama criticizes the current administration's response to the coronavirus crisis. President Trump responding to that and weighing in on Charlotte and the Republican National Convention.
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