NC Attorney General's Office: First Open Public Forum To Address Racial Inequality
The North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity will hold its first session where the public can comment on Tuesday morning, according to a news release.
Man Arrested For Concealment Of Death After 24-Year-Old Woman Found Dead Near Golf Course In Morganton
Burke County deputies say a man was charged with concealment of death after the body of a dead woman was located near the entrance of Mimosa Hills Golf Course in Morganton Thursday morning.
Man Charged With Murder Of 48-Year-Old In Southeast Charlotte Homicide Case
Police say the man that was located within several feet of Thursday morning's southeast Charlotte homicide has been charged with murder.
Man Files Lawsuit, Claims Union County Deputies Beat Him
A North Carolina man is suing after he said he was pepper sprayed, tasered and beaten by a group of Union County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop.
Stanly County Reports 768 Positive Cases Of Coronavirus, 9 Deaths
As of July 23, Stanly County Health Department reports 768 total positive cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths.
Trump To Visit North Carolina, Cite Work On COVID-19 Vaccine
The White House says President Donald Trump will visit North Carolina on Monday to tour a business that is participating in work on a COVID-19 vaccine.
Statesville Police Investigate Fatal Hit And Run
A man riding a mini dirt bike was hit and killed by a car on Tuesday, according to police.
U.S. Attorney's Office: 7 Charlotte Tax Preparers Charged With Fraud Conspiracy
U.S. Attorney's Office Officials charged seven Charlotte tax return preparers for conspiracy to defraud the IRS by preparing false tax returns for their clients and themselves on Wednesday.
Queen City Audio Video & Appliances Partners With Checkers For Neighborhood Ice Cream Giveaway
This summer may look a little different for many families as a result of COVID-19. Queen City Audio Video & Appliances, the Charlotte Checkers and Dippin Dots’ have teamed up to give one lucky neighborhood some summer cheer with an ice cream party hosted by Checkers mascot, Chubby!
Fans Are Key Factor To Save 3 Kickoff Games In Atlanta
There is no room for negotiation on one key point as Atlanta organizers consider multiple contingency plans for three season-opening games during the coronavirus pandemic: Without fans, the games can’t be played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Ex-Redskins Become Washington Football Team For 2020 Season
The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name.
Fatal Car Crash Investigation On North Sharon Amity Road
CMPD are investigating a car crash that killed a man Wednesday night.
Charlotte Firefighters Perform High Angle Rescue For Injured Worker At South End Construction Site
Charlotte Firefighters performed a high angle rescue for an injured worker at a South End construction site Thursday morning.
Meck Co. Leaders Announce Immunization Testing Day For Kids Heading Back To School
Public health officials are providing a back-to-school immunization clinic, according to a Mecklenburg County public officials' news conference on July 22nd.
North Carolina Group Asks Judge To Stop Touch-Screen Voting
The North Carolina NAACP has asked a judge to bar the use of a touch-screen voting machine in several counties due to what it says are heightened risks associated with using them during the coronavirus pandemic.
Judge Blocks McMaster’s $32 Million Plan For Private Schools
A South Carolina state judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a plan announced by Gov. Henry McMaster earlier this week to direct $32 million in pandemic relief funds for tuition grants at private schools across the state.
Fort Bragg Paratrooper Dies In Syria After ATV Overturns
A paratrooper based at Fort Bragg in North Carolina has died after his vehicle rolled over in the country of Syria.
Protests Over Arrest Of Woman At Gastonia Ice Cream Shop
On Wednesday night, there was a heavy police presence outside Tony's Ice Cream Shop in Gastonia in response to growing protests.
1.4 Million In U.S. Seek Jobless Aid, First Weekly Increase Since March As Layoffs Remain High Amid Virus Resurgence
The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
Mecklenburg County Leaders Prohibit Alcohol Sales After 11pm
Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio has announced a new proclamation that prohibits the sale of alcohol at bars and restaurants in the Charlotte area after 11pm. Officials say this could help combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Police Say Three People Have Been Charged For The Murder Of 27-Year-Old Katie Eckerd In North Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged two men and a minor for the deadly shooting that occurred in a parking lot of north Charlotte shopping center on July 21st.
NCRVDA's 2020 Fall Charlotte Show Cancelled
The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (“NCRVDA”) host of NCRVDA RV SHOW, the largest RV (Recreational Vehicle) show in North Carolina, has once again made another difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Fall Charlotte show originally scheduled for September 18-20, 2020 at The Park Expo & Conference Center.
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