School Closings and Delays for March 21st, 2018
Several school districts with either be closed today or operate on a two-hour delay due to winter weather.
Debate Continues as Activists Push for End to 287g Program in Mecklenburg County
Debate raging again at Tuesday night's County Commission meeting over Mecklenburg County's Participation in the 287g program. It allows the Sheriff's Office to partner with ICE to check a suspect's immigration status.
Another Blast Rocks Austin, But Unrelated To Other Bombings
Emergency teams rushed Tuesday night to another reported explosion in Austin β this one at a Goodwill store β but police and federal authorities said the blast wasnβt related to recent bombings that have killed and injured people and caused panic across Texasβ capital for weeks.
Rock Hill Man Arrested Almost Immediately After Alleged Armed Robbery
Police arrested the man accused of robbing A to Z Cash and Carry Tuesday afternoon almost immediately after the crime occurred.
Hickory Woman Arrested On "Revenge Porn" Charges
A 19-year-old Hickory woman is facing charges after deputies say she posted naked photos of her ex-boyfriend online.
School Custodian Wins $250,000 Lottery Prize
A lucky 20X The Cash scratch-off ticket cost Ana Melara Flores of Charlotte a nightβs sleep, but paid off Tuesday with a $250,000 prize.
North Carolina College Student Charged With Shooting Threat
Authorities have arrested a North Carolina college student who they say wrote about committing a school shooting and told a doctor he couldn't wait to buy a gun to do it.
Police ID Victim In Deadly Accident On Pineville-Matthews Road
The northbound lanes of Pineville-Matthews Road at I-485 were closed for several hours Monday night due to a deadly accident.
Tonight's Game Between UNCC & Arkansas At BB&T Ballpark Cancelled Due To Weather
The Charlotte 49ers and the Arkansas Razorbacks will not meet under the lights at BB&T Ballpark tonight after the game was cancelled due to impending weather.
CMPD Issues A Warning About A Man In A White Truck Offering Kids Money
Police say there have now been two reported incidents involving a man driving a white truck offering money to kids in east Charlotte.
Panthers Sign WR Jarius Wright
The Carolina Panthers have signed free agent wide receiver Jarius Wright to a three-year contract. Wright previously played six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.
Dog Injures 7 Students After Getting Inside South Charlotte Elementary School
Officials say a dog got inside a south Charlotte elementary school and injured seven students.
SLED: York County Deputy Justified In Deadly Shooting
Officials with SLED say the deputy involved in a fatal shooting in York County in December 2017 was justified.Β
Maryland High School Shooting: Sheriff Says Shooter Has Died
A shooting at a Maryland high school caused injuries Tuesday morning, and the campus was on lockdown as deputies and federal agents converged on the crime scene.
Trump Calls Putin On Re-Election Victory
The Kremlin says U.S. President Donald Trump has called Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him on re-election.
#Trending: Camila Cabello Gets Pushed on Stage & a Song to Benefit 'March For Our Lives'
A video has gone viral of someone pushing and putting gum in the hair of Camila Cabello & a Broadway benefit song.
Carowinds Introduces A Completely Reimagined Kids' Area At The New Camp Snoopy
Carowinds has transformed its kidsβ area into the new Camp Snoopy, featuring five new junior rides like Pig Penβs Mud Buggies and a soaring Camp Bus, and an 8,000-square-foot climb and play area with plenty of shade.
19-Year-Old U.S. Student Found Dead in Bermuda
Authorities in Bermuda have confirmed the death of a 19-year-old American student who went missing over the weekend.
UK Investigating Cambridge Analytica, Facebook
Britainβs information commissioner says she is using all her legal powers to investigate the handling of millions of peopleβs personal Facebook data by the social media giant and by political campaign consultants Cambridge Analytica.
Severe Weather in Southeast
Severe storms sweep through the southeastern U.S.
Austin Carnage Now Random; An Arrest Doesnβt Appear Close
A package bomb exploded shortly after midnight Tuesday inside a FedEx distribution center in Schertz, Texas, and the FBI and ATF are at the scene, spokeswomen for both agencies told The Washington Post.
Man Saves Stranger From Jumping Off Bridge
Strong instincts and a split second decision helped save a man's life in Matthews. The guy who sprang into action talked with WCCB Charlotte's Morgan Fogarty about what made him stop for a stranger on a bridge.
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