Lake Norman High School Begins Voluntary Workouts For Fall Sports
While Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are still waiting to get back on the field, several high school teams in our area returned to action this week, including the…
TSA Says Guns Seized Due To Improper Packing At Charlotte Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a gun at a checkpoint and four guns improperly packed in unlocked checked luggage this week at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Two Charged With Murder After Shooting At Matthews Hotel
Police say two people have been charged with murder after a man died following a shooting at a Matthews Hotel earlier this month.
Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas Announce Additional Help For Customers During Pandemic
Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas announced that they are adding steps to help customers who are suffering financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police: Alcohol, Excessive Speed, Reckless Driving Possible Contributing Factors In Fatal Wreck On Statesville Road, Victim Identified
Police believe alcohol, excessive speed and reckless driving were all possible contributing factors in a fatal accident that happened just after 4:30am on June 16th in north Charlotte, according to a news release.
Flash Flooding Hits Parts Of North Carolina, Prompts Rescues
Heavy rains caused flash flooding in parts of North Carolina, leading to washed-out roads and bridges and prompting multiple water rescues.
Salisbury Approves Measure To Move Confederate Monument
The North Carolina city of Salisbury has approved a measure that would remove an 111-year-old Confederate monument there.
Silver Alert Cancelled For 66-Year-Old Statesville Woman
At the request of the Statesville Police Department, the N.C. Center for Missing Persons has cancelled the Silver Alert for Gloria Oglesby Stevenson.
Zion Williamson Gets Favorable Ruling In Lawsuit By Ex-Agent
A Florida appeals court has granted Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson’s motion to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils.
Jean Kennedy Smith Dies At 92; Last Surviving Sibling Of JFK
Jean Kennedy Smith, who was the last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy and who as a U.S. ambassador played a key role in the peace process in Northern Ireland, has died, relatives said Thursday. She was 92.
Phil Snow Faces Huge Task Restoring Once-Proud Panthers Defense
Panthers new defensive coordinator Phil Snow is well aware of the big challenge ahead.
Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Coworker In Monroe Located And Arrested In South Carolina
A man who allegedly shot and killed a coworker at a Monroe business was located and arrested in South Carolina, Thursday morning.
Luke Kuechly Introduces Duke's Mayo As Title Sponsor Of Charlotte College Bowl Game
Duke’s Mayonnaise is the new title sponsor of the regular-season college football game and postseason bowl game played in Charlotte. Duke’s Mayonnaise replaces Belk, whose contract ended last year.
1.5 Million Laid-Off Workers Seek US Jobless Aid, An 11th Straight Weekly Drop, As Economy Increasingly Reopens
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a historically high number, even as the economy increasingly reopens and employers bring some people back to work.
Charlotte Attorneys Accuse CMPD Of Harassment & Intimidation, Allegations Under Review
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department spokesman tells WCCB News that the department is aware of accusations of harassment and intimidation made by a group of Charlotte attorneys. The accusations, the spokesman says, have been forwarded to internal affairs for investigation.
Attorney's For Charlotte Protesters Say CMPD Tried To Keep Them From Their Clients
Several lawyers for Charlotte protesters held a news conference Wednesday afternoon saying the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department tried to keep them from seeing their clients after they were arrested.
Prosecutor: Atlanta Officer Who Fatally Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder
The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction will be charged with felony murder and 10 other charges, a prosecutor said Wednesday.
Man Arrested For Setting Ambulance On Fire At Catawba Valley Community College
Deputies say they arrested a man who set an ambulance on fire on the campus of Catawba Valley Community College.
Troopers Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash In Chester County
Troopers say a person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Chester County.
Former Cy Young Winner Mike McCormick Dies At Age 81
Longtime Giants pitcher Mike McCormick, who won the Cy Young Award in 1967, has died. He was 81.
Gastonia To Give Face Masks To Public During Second “Masks for Gastonia” Event
The City of Gastonia will host a second one-day, drive-through face masks giveaway for the public to wear during the coronavirus pandemic after the first event on June 7th was such a success.
Police Make Arrest In West Charlotte Murder That Happened In March
Police say they arrested a man for the murder of Brianna Stephenson in west Charlotte.
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