More Protests & Marches Held Across Uptown Charlotte
It's the 11th night of protests in Charlotte. Multiple groups held events in Uptown, calling for changes to police tactics and changes to how police departments are funded.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Says They Will No Longer Use Tear Gas
The Mecklenburg County Sheriffβs Office (MCSO) is changing its Use of Force Policy and is removing the use of tear gas from its policy.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In North Charlotte Hit-And-Run
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are requesting the publicβs assistance in an investigation into a North Charlotte hit-and-run that left a victim seriously injured.
Gov. Cooper Says Coronavirus Metrics Are Going In The Wrong Direction
Gov. Roy Cooper says coronavirus metrics are going in the wrong direction.Β North Carolina COVID-19 stats show there are currently 739 people hospitalized due to the coronavirus, the highest day of hospitalizations since the beginning of the pandemic.
GOP Lawmakers Push Bill To Keep Trump, RNC In North Carolina
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are planning to vote this week on a measure that would allow President Donald Trump to speak in front of a packed Republican National Convention without some of the restrictions officials have required elsewhere to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
CMPD: Two South Charlotte Homicide Suspects Located In Arkansas
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged two suspects for their involvement in the murder of Oscar Steele, who was found shot in a South Charlotte parking lot.
Police: One Dead, One Injured In Matthews Shooting
Matthews Police are conducting a death investigation after a man died following an early Sunday morning shooting.
NCHSAA To Allow Sports To Resume On June 15 With Phased Approach
The North Carolina High School Athletics Association has announced its decision to lift its current dead period on June 15 and allow sports to resume.
Biden Formally Clinches Democratic Presidential Nomination
Joe Biden has formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest.
Sen. Mitt Romney Joins Black Lives Matter Protest In DC
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney marched Sunday in the nationβs capital in a protest against police mistreatment of minorities, making him the first Republican senator known to do so.
11-Year-Old Shot While Playing In West Charlotte Parking Lot
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating after an 11-year-old was shot while playing in the parking lot of a West Charlotte apartment complex.
Queen City Unity Executive Director Speaks Out After CPI Security Fallout
Following comments made by CPI Security CEO Ken Gill the company continues to lose partnerships with various sports teams.
POLITICAL WRAP: CMPD & Chemical Agents; Protest Reaction Worldwide
Monday night, Charlotte City Council will talk about the use of chemical agents on protesters. It comes as the SBI is looking into tactics officers used on Tuesday night. Also, how protests for racial justice across the country are now getting worldwide attention.
Officials Urge Floyd Protesters To Get Coronavirus Tests
With New York City poised to reopen after a more than two-month coronavirus shutdown, officials on Sunday lifted a curfew that was in place amid protests of police brutality and racial injustice. But they also urged that demonstrators be tested for COVID-19.
NASCAR Looks To Steer Clear Of Protests Over George Floyd
Maybe itβs not surprising this mostly white sport seemed hesitant to join the national outrage over the death of George Floyd while in police custody β a striking contrast to its rush to be the first major sport to return during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cristobal Regains Tropical Storm Force On Track To US Coast
A storm that appears to be headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast regained tropical storm force Friday while drenching southern Mexico and Central America.
Charlotte Protests | PHOTOS
Protests in honor of George Floyd continued for the second week in a row in Charlotte Saturday.
Carolina Panthers End Partnership With CPI Security After CEO's Comments Regarding Police Reform
The Carolina Panthers have ended their partnership with CPI Security following comments made by the security company's CEO regarding police reform.Β
Gov. Roy Cooper Orders North Carolina Flags To Fly At Half-Staff In Honor Of George Floyd
Governor Roy Cooper ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 6, 2020 in honor of Mr. George Floyd, a native North Carolinian killed while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Graduating During A Pandemic
Yes, we are talking about all the students who don't get to participate in graduation related activities, proms, senior night as athletes, and much more because of the coronavirus.
Two Buffalo Police Officers Suspended After 75-Year-Old Man Shoved And Hurt On Video
Prosecutors were investigating Friday after a video captured police in Buffalo shoving a 75-year-old man who then fell and cracked his head, a confrontation that resulted in the suspension of two officers.
Twitter Disables Trump Campaign's George Floyd Video Tribute
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim, in a move that adds to tensions between the social media platform and the U.S. president, one of its most widely followed users.
π
Formerly Twitter
