CMPD And QuikTrip Establish Exchange Zones After Baseball Player Shot And Killed
The CMPD is partnering with QuikTrip to establish safe zones for people to complete transactions initiated online.Β
Trump Declares Opioids A Public Health Emergency
In ringing and personal terms, President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged to βovercome addiction in America,β declaring the opioid crisis a nationwide public health emergency and announcing new steps to combat what he described as the worst drug crisis in U.S. history.
House Backs $4T Budget, Faces Challenges On Trump Tax Plan
Republicans powered a $4 trillion budget through the House on Thursday by a razor-thin margin, a close vote underscoring the difficulties that lie ahead in delivering President Donald Trumpβs promise to cut taxes.
Another 100,000 Gallons Spilled At Wastewater Pipe Repair Site After Streambank Collapses
Officials say another estimated 100,000 gallons of wastewater was spilled Thursday morning when the streambank collapsed at the repair site of the 36 inch wastewater pipe.
House Passes $4T Budget In Step Forward For Trump Tax Plan
The House on Thursday gave a significant boost to President Donald Trumpβs promise to cut taxes, narrowly passing a GOP budget that shelves longstanding concerns over federal deficits in favor of a rewrite of the tax code that Republicans promise will jump-start the economy.
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado At Hickory Regional Airport
On Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg announced that an EF2 tornado did touch down Monday evening at the Hickory Regional Airport based on their preliminary findings.
Pumpkin Decoration Ideas | PHOTOS
Celebrate National Pumpkin Day with some of these great pumpkin decoration ideas.Β
Panthers' Kuechly, Coleman On Track To Play Sunday
The Panthers get some much needed good news at just the right time. While several players were sidelined this afternoon, the quarterback of the defense was full go.
#Trending: Darrell Wallace Jr. Will Ride Full-Time for Richard Petty Motorsports in 2018
The cutest smiling dog at a shelter & Bubba Wallace's new full-time ride in NASCAR's Cup series!
#Trending: Legendary Musician Fats Domino Dies at 89 & Burger King Throws Shade
Rock n' roll pioneer, Fats Domino, died at 89 and Burger King throws some shade at fast food competitor, McDonalds!
Trump Takes a Step to Fight Opioids
According to the center for disease control, In 2015, 62 people died every day from prescription opioids. That number is estimated to be even higher now. Today, the president looks to take a major step toward solving the crisis.Β
Charlotte Reaches 76 Homicides in 2017
A call for action to curb crime, as the Queen City reaches 76 homicides this year. The latest murders happened after a fight in West Charlotte and a robbery on the east side. Police are also releasing details of an arrest after a pregnant woman was strangled.
CMS Magnet Lottery Opening Early This Year
Parents Offered More Choices for 2018-2019 School Year
CMPD Receives Grant to Test Backlogged Rape Kits
Hundreds of rape victims could finally be on the road to getting justice after more than a decade of their cases sitting cold. The city has approved a nearly million dollar grant from the Department of Justice for CMPD to help test backlogged rape kits.
School Closings And Delays For Thursday, October 26th
As cleanup and power outages still plague many areas hit hard by Monday's storms, several schools have announced closures or delays for Thursday, October 26th.
As Storm Cleanup Continues, Caldwell County Warns Residents About Scammers
County officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for scammers as the area continues cleanup following Monday's storms.
Water Service Returning To Concord, Kannapolis Residents After Repairs From An Earlier Accident
Officials say water service restoration began around 8pm and should be flowing to customers shortly if not already.
Citizen Helps Detain Breaking And Entering Suspect In Northwest Charlotte
A citizen who witnessed cars being broken into in a Charlotte neighborhood helped detain one of the suspects before the CMPD arrived.Β
Bridge Girder Placement On I-85 Corridor Will Require Detours This Week
As work continues on the Interstate 85 widening project in Cabarrus County, crews will continue setting girders for the railroad bridge over the highway, just south of U.S. 29/601.
A 62-Year-Old Man Is Missing And CMPD Needs Your Help
Police are trying to find a missing 62-year-old man that may have suffered a medical emergency while driving to Harrisburg, NC.
City Reaches Settlement With Former Charlotte Arson Investigator
The City of Charlotte says it has reached an agreement in the lawsuit filed by former Charlotte arson investigator Crystal Eschert.
Burke County Shelter Opens For Hickory Residents Still Impacted By Power Outages
At the request of emergency management officials, the American Red Cross Blue Ridge Piedmont Chapter will be opening a shelter in Burke County at 4 p.m. Thursday for residents who may be displaced due to a power outage.
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