New Charlotte Police Chief Reacts To Violent Weekend In City
5 people have been killed in four days
Mecklenburg Co. Considers Limiting Late Night Alcohol Sales
Mecklenburg County could soon join South Carolina in limiting late night alcohol sales. County manager Dena Diorio says it's something being considered amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases.
CMPD Asking For Public’s Help Identifying Suspect In South Charlotte Robbery Case
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are requesting the public’s assistance in an investigation of an armed robbery at a south Charlotte convenience store that happened early Saturday.
Gastonia Council Of Understanding Votes To Recommend The Relocation Of Confederate Monument
After three meetings, the Council of Understanding voted on Monday 7 to 5 to relocate the Confederate monument outside the Gaston County Courthouse.
CMPD Asking For Public’s Help Identifying Suspect In Southeast Charlotte Bank Robbery Case
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are requesting the public’s assistance to identify a man who attempted to rob a southeast Charlotte bank Friday.
Body Found In Search Of Lake For ‘Glee’ Star Naya Rivera
A body was found Monday at a Southern California lake during the search for “Glee” star Naya Rivera, authorities said.
Officials: Inmate Dies At Mecklenburg County Jail
A death investigation is underway after an inmate at a Charlotte jail died Sunday morning, just two days after he was booked into the facility, officials say.
Outer Banks Island Ravaged By Storms And Virus Restrictions
When Hurricane Dorian pounded the wisp of earth that is Ocracoke Island, a wall of Atlantic seawater flooded Bob Chestnut’s home, surf shop and four vehicles.
Missing 38-Year-Old Charlotte Man Located In Pineville
The Silver Alert for a missing endangered 38-year-old Charlotte man has been cancelled after he was located behind a Pineville business Saturday afternoon.
Silver Alert Cancelled For 66-Year-Old Matthews Man
According to officials, at the request of the Mathews Police Department and the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons the Silver Alert for Albert Dobbins III, a missing 66-year-old, has been cancelled.
Washington NFL Team Dropping ‘Redskins’ Name After 87 Years
The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday that it will drop the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo immediately, bowing to decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans.
South Carolina Reports Coronavirus Death Of Child Under 5
South Carolina officials reported the state’s first pediatric death from the coronavirus on Saturday, announcing the death of a child under the age of 5.
Police Want Community's Help After Deadly Weekend in Charlotte
A deadly weekend in Charlotte. Three homicides in the city, all less than 24 hours apart. Police say they need help from the community to solve murders they're calling senseless.
POLITICAL WRAP: How Soon Should Students Return to School?
The debate over school re-openings intensifies, amid a rise in coronavirus cases. It comes as new data shows nearly one in four American teachers are at higher risk of serious illness if they contract coronavirus.
Growing Concerns Among Teachers As CMS Plans For School In The Fall
CMS 8th grade social studies teacher Steve Orestkovic says safety is his biggest concern when school starts next month.
Officials: 30-Year-Old Statesville Man Dead After Police Attempted To Stop A Vehicle Leading To Fatal Wreck
A 30-year-old Statesville man died Thursday after wrecking his car as a police officer was attempting to stop the vehicle, Statesville Police Department said.
Police: Woman Seriously Injured After Argument At Hotel Leads To Shooting On I-77
Police say a woman was seriously injured after being shot on I-77.
Tropical Storm Fay Shutters Beaches As It Heads North
Beaches closed in Delaware and rain lashed the New Jersey shore Friday as the fast-moving Tropical Storm Fay churned north on a path expected to soak the New York City region.
North Carolina Senate Leader: Colleague Tests Positive For COVID-19
A North Carolina state senator has tested positive for COVID-19, a top legislative leader said on Friday, making public the first known case to involve a General Assembly member.
Troopers: Suspect In Deadly I-485 Crash That Killed 5 People Was Driving 120mph
State troopers tell WCCB the driver who caused an accident that killed five people was going 120mph and was under the influence when the accident happened.
Cooper: North Carolina Public Receptive To Ways To Address Racial Bias
A state panel asked to recommend how to eliminate racial disparities in North Carolina’s criminal justice and court systems must be up to the task because the public wants solutions, Gov. Roy Cooper said on Friday.
2020 Cabarrus County Fair Canceled Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cabarrus County announced the cancellation of the 2020 Cabarrus County Fair. The event was scheduled for September 11-19.
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