Suspect Charged With Murder In Rock Hill Assault
The Rock Hill Police have made an arrest in the homicide case of a 59-year-old man who was found dead in the living room of his residence.
Beverage Co-Packing Company To Add 231 Jobs In Cabarrus County
Prime Beverage Group, a new contract beverage manufacturer, will create 231 new jobs in Cabarrus County, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday. The company will invest $68 million to establish their first manufacturing facility in Kannapolis.
Missing 77-Year-Old Matthews Man Safely Located
According to Matthews Police, missing 77-year-old Matthews man has been located and reunited with his family.
Hornets View Not Playing In Orlando As 'Major Disadvantage'
The Charlotte Hornets wonβt be among the 22 teams headed to Orlando when the NBA season returns β and that has coach James Borrego concerned about his young, developing team falling behind the rest of the league.
YMCA Will Not Name New Building After CPI CEO Following George Floyd Protest Comments
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte announced Tuesday that they will no longer be naming the new building after CPI CEO following an email that downplayed police brutality.
Charlotte Stops Funding Police Chemical Agents Amid Protests
The Charlotte City Council has voted to stop funding chemical agents for police use after the cityβs police boxed in and gassed demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd.
CMPD Looking For 5 Protesters Involved In Altercation With Capt. Brad Koch
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are requesting the public's help identifying five individuals in connection with an altercation involving Captain Brad Koch outside of the Government Center Monday.
Charlotte Student's 'Justice Rock' Vandalized, Classmates, Community Rally To Support Message Of Peace
The rock is a symbol of justice against racial inequality and police brutality
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.
