Man Arrested For Series Of East Charlotte Break-Ins
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested a man for a series of break-ins that happened in east Charlotte.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster To Allow Outdoor Dining At Restaurants Starting May 4th
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the statewide βWork-or-Homeβ order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status on Monday, May 4th. The governor also announced that beginning on May 4th, restaurants throughout South Carolina may provide outdoor customer dining service in addition to existing take out, curbside, and delivery services.
CMPD: 16-Year-Old Charged With North Charlotte Shooting, Identified Victim Dead
The 17-year-old victim, who has been identified as Javion Sanders, of a north Charlotte shooting died due to his injuries on April 27, according to officials.
For People Yearning Sun, SC Beach Hotels, State Parks Open
Officials are giving people in South Carolina plenty of chances to get outside and enjoy the sunshine this weekend after weeks of locked gates and shuttered hotels because of the coronavirus.
New White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Holds First Briefing
President Donald Trumpβs new spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, vowed on Friday not to lie to reporters as she made her debut at the first White House briefing by a press secretary in more than a year.
Tony Rand, Longtime N.C. Senator, Power Broker, Dies At 80
Former Democratic state Sen. Tony Rand, a longtime power broker in North Carolina state politics whose legislative acumen helped elevate careers of politicians from both parties, died Friday at age 80.
Distribution Of Potassium Iodide To Residents Within Emergency Planning Zone Of McGuire And Catawba Nuclear Power Plant On Hold
The five public health departments recommend residents and employers within the 10-mile radius of a Nuclear Power Plant keep their current supply of KI for emergency use.
FBI Seeks Victims In North Carolina Home Improvement Fraud
A husband and wife are wanted in connection with a home improvement scheme that defrauded elderly customers out of $2 million, the FBI said Friday.
Charlotte Shared Streets Pilot Program Creates Space For Social Distancing
The City of Charlotte is scheduled to begin implementing the Charlotte Shared Streets pilot on Saturday, May 9. This project is intended to support outdoor exercise; create a safer environment for people walking, wheelchair rolling, and biking; and promote physical distancing of at least 6 feet by identifying low-speed neighborhood streets as βShared Streets.β
Kansas City Chiefs' Reid On Breeland Arrest: 'We'll Let It Play Out'
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid has spoken with cornerback Bashaud Breeland following his arrest in South Carolina. Reid said Friday that the organization will allow the legal process to play out before making any decisions of its own.
Concord Mother Charged After 3-Month-Old Dies From Co-Sleeping
A Concord mother was arrested and charged in the death of her 3-month-old daughter as a result of co-sleeping, according to police.
SouthPark Mall, Concord Mills, Premium Outlet All Reopening May 8th
Simon Property Group announced they are reopening SouthPark Mall, Concord Mills, and the Premium Outlet on May 8th.
CMPD Needs Help Locating Suspect Wanted For Cherry Neighborhood Shooting
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department need your help locating a man accused in a shooting that happened in the Cherry Neighborhood.
Final Talks On Virus Aid Package Next After House OKs Plan
North Carolina legislators got down Thursday to negotiating final details of their initial COVID-19 emergency package after the House approved a version more generous with federal funds than the Senate.
NASCAR To Resume Season May 17 With Seven Races In 10 Days
NASCAR plans to restart its engines with a flurry of races at two historic tracks.
Joe Biden On Sexual Assault Allegation: 'Never, Never Happened'
Joe Biden denied a former Senate stafferβs allegation of sexual assault on Friday, saying the accusation isnβt true. βThis never happened,β Biden said.
Charlotte's 1st Virtual Running Event Raises Money For PPE
A virtual running event in Charlotte has raised more than $50,000 to buy personal protective equipment for local health care workers. The COVID-19 Miler started Monday and ends Sunday.
Company Offers $20K, 0% Interest Loans To Small Businesses In Charlotte
A small business services company called withco, with headquarters in New York City and Charlotte, is now taking applications from small businesses in Charlotte for zero percent interest loans up to $20,000.
UNC Charlotte Holds Virtual Remembrance On One Year Anniversary Of Campus Shooting
UNC Charlotte holds a virtual remembrance on the one year anniversary of the campus shooting.
CMPD Arrests Suspect Wanted For Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device
CMPD says Corey Rainey has been located and arrested.Β No other details have been released at this time.
Report: Charlotte Area Sheds 71,000 Jobs In First Quarter
The Charlotte region lost over 71,000 jobs in the first quarter of this year as businesses dealt with impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report by a regional business group.
Suit Challenges Power Of 4 N.C. Towns To Run Charter Schools
A state law that allows four Charlotte-area municipalities to operate charter schools was challenged in North Carolina court on Thursday, alleging they would exacerbate racial segregation if allowed to open.
