Officials: Inmate Dies At Mecklenburg County Jail
A death investigation is underway after an inmate at a Charlotte jail died Sunday morning, just two days after he was booked into the facility, officials say.
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Outer Banks Island Ravaged By Storms And Virus Restrictions
When Hurricane Dorian pounded the wisp of earth that is Ocracoke Island, a wall of Atlantic seawater flooded Bob Chestnut’s home, surf shop and four vehicles.
Missing 38-Year-Old Charlotte Man Located In Pineville
The Silver Alert for a missing endangered 38-year-old Charlotte man has been cancelled after he was located behind a Pineville business Saturday afternoon.
Silver Alert Cancelled For 66-Year-Old Matthews Man
According to officials, at the request of the Mathews Police Department and the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons the Silver Alert for Albert Dobbins III, a missing 66-year-old, has been cancelled.
Police Want Community's Help After Deadly Weekend in Charlotte
A deadly weekend in Charlotte. Three homicides in the city, all less than 24 hours apart. Police say they need help from the community to solve murders they're calling senseless.
POLITICAL WRAP: How Soon Should Students Return to School?
The debate over school re-openings intensifies, amid a rise in coronavirus cases. It comes as new data shows nearly one in four American teachers are at higher risk of serious illness if they contract coronavirus.
Officials: 30-Year-Old Statesville Man Dead After Police Attempted To Stop A Vehicle Leading To Fatal Wreck
A 30-year-old Statesville man died Thursday after wrecking his car as a police officer was attempting to stop the vehicle, Statesville Police Department said.
Police: Woman Seriously Injured After Argument At Hotel Leads To Shooting On I-77
Police say a woman was seriously injured after being shot on I-77.
North Carolina Senate Leader: Colleague Tests Positive For COVID-19
A North Carolina state senator has tested positive for COVID-19, a top legislative leader said on Friday, making public the first known case to involve a General Assembly member.
Troopers: Suspect In Deadly I-485 Crash That Killed 5 People Was Driving 120mph
State troopers tell WCCB the driver who caused an accident that killed five people was going 120mph and was under the influence when the accident happened.
Cooper: North Carolina Public Receptive To Ways To Address Racial Bias
A state panel asked to recommend how to eliminate racial disparities in North Carolina’s criminal justice and court systems must be up to the task because the public wants solutions, Gov. Roy Cooper said on Friday.
2020 Cabarrus County Fair Canceled Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cabarrus County announced the cancellation of the 2020 Cabarrus County Fair. The event was scheduled for September 11-19.
8 Charlotte Douglas Airport TSA Agents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19
A Transportation Security Administration agent at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport has tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the total amount of employees that have contracted the virus to eight, officials say Friday.
CMPD: 28-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting At East Charlotte Apartment Complex
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say a 28-year-old man has been charged with murder after one person died following a fatal shooting at an east Charlotte apartment complex Thursday.
‘I’m A Very Lucky Man’ Says Catawba County Cancer Survivor After $250,000 Win
Marcus Pitts of Hickory and his wife tried their luck on a few scratch-off tickets and found themselves the lucky winners of a $250,000 top prize.
33-Year-Old Mooresville Man Charged With Murder In Catawba County Homicide Case
A 33-year-old Mooresville man has been charged with the murder of a Catawba County man that was killed inside a residence Tuesday, deputies say.
North Carolina Republicans Holding Annual Convention Online
North Carolina Republicans are holding their annual convention online after COVID-19 health concerns led a top state health official to recommend GOP activists not gather in person.
Gov. Cooper Says Reveal On N.C. Schools Plan To Come Next Week
A decision on how North Carolina public schools will start the year teaching students during the COVID-19 pandemic will come next week, Gov. Roy Cooper said on Thursday as case and hospitalization rates remain stubbornly high.
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