Driver Issued Citation In Fatal Accident That Killed 14-Year-Old Bryan Orkofsky In Fort Mill
After an extensive investigation, Fort Mill Police say they have charged 31-year-old Kayson Wharton with driving a vehicle too fast for conditions.
Iredell County Deputies Donated Over 70 Bikes To Yokefellow Ministries Of Statesville
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office donated 73 found or unclaimed bicycles to Yokefellow Ministries on July 2nd, which had been recovered by deputies over the last several months.
Heat Will Stay Stuck On Extra High For July In Most Of United States
The heat is on. And for most of America it’ll stay on through the rest of the month and maybe longer, meteorologists say.
For 1st Time, Female Soldier Set To Join A Green Beret Team
For the first time, a female soldier has graduated from the Army’s elite Special Forces course and will join one of the all-male Green Beret teams, capping a yearslong campaign to move women into the military’s front-line combat jobs.
Iredell-Statesville High School Commencements Cancelled
Originally, Iredell-Statesville Schools planned to hold a commencement ceremony for each respective high school on August 1, 2020.
Judge Won’t Delay Order That Lets North Carolina Bowling Alleys Reopen
A North Carolina judge refused on Wednesday to delay enforcement of his ruling allowing dozen of bowling alleys to reopen in contradiction to Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order keeping them shut to discourage COVID-19′s spread.
Supreme Court Says Congress Can't Get Trump Records, For Now
The Supreme Court on Thursday kept a hold on President Donald Trump’s financial records that Congress has been seeking for more than a year. The ruling returns the case to lower courts, with no clear prospect for when the case might ultimately be resolved.
Spiking South Carolina Virus Cases Raise Concerns About School Safety
As South Carolina reports spiking numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19, its children are also suffering from mental health and educational consequences of closed schools, health and education leaders told state lawmakers Wednesday.
Audit: N.C. DOT Didn’t Follow Law, Overspent On Pay Raises
The North Carolina Department of Transportation misinterpreted a 2018 state law on employee salaries, leading to $39 million in overspending for worker raises, auditors said Wednesday.
Lawsuit In Tribal Battle Over North Carolina Casino Project
A yearslong bid by the South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation to build a casino and resort in North Carolina could stall once again following a lawsuit by North Carolina-based Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the latest development in a casino turf war between the two tribes.
1.3 Million Workers Seek U.S. Jobless Aid As Layoffs Remain Historically High Amid Spike In Coronavirus Cases
More than 1.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a historically high pace that shows that many employers are still laying people off in the face of a resurgent coronavirus.
Masks Now Required at Mecklenburg Co. Parks; Inside County Buildings
We're learning more about new mask mandates, now in place across much of Mecklenburg County. You must now wear a mask in county parks and other facilities, with some exceptions.
Gun Purchase Permit Requests Skyrocket In Lincoln County, Officials Say Expect Delays In Approval Process
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has received 1,268 requests for gun purchase permits through June 30, 2020 compared to 997 purchase permits issued during all of 2019.
Confederate Monument At Memorial Stadium Removed
A Confederate monument that was vandalized in 2015 has now been removed from Memorial Stadium.
Huntersville Man Charged With Four Counts Of First Degree Rape In Iredell County
A man from Huntersville is facing numerous felony charges following an investigation into several sexual assaults that happened in 2006, according to a news release.
2020 Charlotte Area High School Senior All-Star Classic presented by Truist Set for July 9
The Charlotte Knights announce that the 2020 Charlotte Area High School Senior All-Star Classic presented by Truist will take place on Thursday, July 9 at Truist Field.
Encore Drive-In Nights Brings Blake Shelton & Guests To Charlotte Motor Speedway
Encore Drive-In Nights launches with an all new performance by Blake Shelton with very special guests Gwen Stefani & Trace Adkins at Charlotte Motor Speedway on July 25th.
CMPD: Fatal East Charlotte Shooting From March Now Classified As Justified Homicide
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have classified a fatal east Charlotte shooting from March 2020 as a justified homicide, police say.
Deluging Rains Flood Parts Of South Carolina And Georgia
Rains deluged parts of South Carolina and Georgia on Tuesday, washing out roads and forcing the closure of a state park.
Silver Alert Issued For 42-Year-Old Rowan County Woman
A Silver Alert has been issued for missing endangered 42-year-old Nenna Leshea Williford. She is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment, officials say.
Police: 23-Year-Old Man Charged In Deadly East Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged a 23-year-old suspect in connection with the fatal Monday morning east Charlotte shooting.
Auger & Auger’s Doghouse: Meet Butch
Butch is a 5-year-old dog who is fully grown and weighs around 30lbs. He is a Jack Russell/Terrier mix and is currently in the pre-adoption program at CMPD Animal Care & Control.
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