It Ends Now Protest Draws Thousands In Uptown
Thousands came together at First Ward Park in Uptown to pray for peace and march.
Two Injured, One Critically, After Shooting In Rock Hill
Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured in Rock Hill early Sunday morning.
Congresswoman Alma Adams Releases Statement On Charlotte State Of Emergency
Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams, released a video statement on the declaration of a State of Emergency in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
‘We’re sick Of It’: Anger Over Police Killings Shatters US
Americans awoke Sunday to charred and glass-strewn streets in dozens of cities after another night of unrest fueled by rage over the mistreatment of African Americans at the hands of police, who responded to the violence with tear gas and rubber bullets.
A Second Day Of Protests Moves Into Uptown Charlotte
Tensions mounted once again on Saturday night after peaceful protests earlier in the day. Morgan Fogarty, Drew Bollea, Marvin Beach and Trish Williford have the latest on the George Floyd protests in Charlotte, with highlights from Rock Hill, Columbia, Atlanta and New York.
Hundreds March For George Floyd In Rock Hill
A large crowd gathered at Fountain Park in Rock Hill on Saturday to peacefully protest the death of George Floyd, an African-American man who died in Minnesota in police custody.
National Guard Summoned To Aid Cities Amid Police Clashes
Protesters burned businesses in Minneapolis. They smashed police cars and windows in Atlanta, broke into police headquarters in Portland, Oregon, and chanted curses at President Donald Trump outside the White House. Thousands also demonstrated peacefully, demanding justice for George Floyd, a black man who died after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck.
Charlotte City Councilman Arrested During Local Protest Of George Floyd Death
Charlotte City Councilman Braxton Winston was one of the people arrested during the protest of the death of George Floyd on Beatties Ford Road Friday night.
CMPD Chief, Community Activist Discuss Police Relations
CMPD Chief Kerr Putney and two community activists sat down for a candid conversation Friday that touched on race, trust, brutality and justice.
Alexander County Man ‘Couldn’t Stop Shaking’ After $230,724 Jackpot Win
Michael Mawhorter of Taylorsville has been playing the lottery since he moved to North Carolina, and on Wednesday, his commitment paid off to the tune of a $230,724 Cash 5 jackpot win.
President Trump: U.S. Cuts World Health Organization Ties Over Virus Response
President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.
Minneapolis Cop Who Knelt On Man's Neck Charged With Murder
The Minneapolis police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder.
As Trump Deadline Approaches, N.C. Wants More On Convention
North Carolina’s top health official asked Friday for more details on how GOP leaders will protect attendees of a Republican National Convention this summer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chase Elliott Ends Week Of Misery With Overdue Cup Victory
Chase Elliott’s streak of bitter defeats in NASCAR’s frantic first push of rescheduled races finally ended with his first Cup victory of the season.
Minneapolis Police Station Torched Amid George Floyd Protest
Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.
4-Time DUI Offender Gets 17-Year Sentence For Deadly Crash
A South Carolina man convicted of driving under the influence for a fourth time was sentenced to 17 years in prison in connection with a crash last year that left a 66-year-old man dead.
Carolina Panthers Agree To Terms With Free Agent CB Eli Apple
The Panthers have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Eli Apple.
N.C. Ballot Access Rule Changes For Pandemic OK'd By House
Temporary and permanent changes to mail-in absentee ballot rules in North Carolina and funds to improve safety at in-person voting sites this year during the COVID-19 pandemic received overwhelming approval Thursday by the state House.
RNC Responds To NC's Top Doc's Request For Written Plans: No Physical Distancing, No Masks
The Republican National Committee has responded to a letter from North Carolina's top doctor. Dr. Mandy Cohen asked the RNC to submit written plans that detail options that can be put into place depending on where Charlotte is in August in terms of the pandemic.
Officials: Rock Hill Man Charged With Solicitation Of Minor
A 20-year-old Rock Hill man has been arrested on two charges connected to the solicitation of a minor, according to the South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
With ‘A Wish And A Dream,’ Gaston County Man Wins $1,127,585 Cash 5 Jackpot
A man in Mount Holly was buying a birthday cake when he decided to check a few Cash 5 tickets, and one of them won him a $1,127,585 jackpot.
Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By Train In Salisbury, Victim Identified
A bicyclist struck by a train in Salisbury early Wednesday morning has died, Salisbury police say.
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