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Frustrations Grow Over Continued “street Takeovers” Across Charlotte

CMPD Continues To Crack Down On "Street Takeovers" Across Charlotte

CMPD states officers have shut down various meet-ups and towed several cars involved in dangerous stunts in the city since February.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has entered the 2024 presidential race. DeSantis revealed his decision in a Federal Election Commission filing before a planned online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Announces New Principal Appointments

A long-term Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leader and an international educator have been named principals for schools in the district. The appointments were announced at last night’s meeting of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.

Music Legend Tina Turner Dead At 83

Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping "What's Love Got to Do With It," has died at 83.

Woman Arrested For Allegedly Scamming People Out Of Charitable Donation Money For Child Diagnosed With Terminal Illness

An Indian Trail woman has been charged with scamming people out of charitable donation money after investigators say she set up a medical fund for a child who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness but then left the state after receiving the money.

Alex Murdaugh Indicted On Federal Conspiracy, Fraud, Money Laundering Charges

Alex Murdaugh, 54, has been indicted on 22 charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud; bank fraud; wire fraud; and money laundering.

S.C. Senate Votes To Renew Abortion Ban Around 6 Weeks Of Pregnancy

The South Carolina Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would ban most abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy -- before most people know they are pregnant – and sent it to the governor who has promised to sign it.

Mighty Spark And Harris Teeter Partner To Donate Thousands Of Meals To People In Need

From now through July 4, 2023, Mighty Spark and Harris Teeter are partnering to provide nutritious meals to the 1 in 9 people who face food insecurity in the Southeast.

Pet of the Week: Meet Savannah!

For this week’s Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Savannah! Savannah is 1 year old and spayed. She is very energetic and a barrel of fun. Savannah does well with other dogs and loves belly rubs.

Talk, Truth, Tea: Taylor Swift Performs In Rain For Fans

Talk, Truth, Tea: Taylor Swift Shows Up Rain Or Shine For Fans

Pop Queen, Taylor Swift performs in the rain for fans on Eras Tour.

Scammers Target Donors Of Local Nonprofit Dog Rescue

A local non-profit animal rescue is the latest target for scammers. Halfway There Rescue helps dogs and cats in the Carolinas find new homes.

CMS Parents & Students Weigh-In On South Charlotte Student Reassignment Proposals

More than 100 CMS parents and students weighed in on upcoming student reassignment plans in South Charlotte during a school board meeting on Tuesday night.

Rip Currents Could Impact Carolina Beaches Memorial Day Weekend

With a storm likely to develop off the southeast coast later this week, the rip current risk is growing for Memorial Day Weekend.

Officials Release Names Of Construction Workers Killed In SouthPark Fire

The two men killed in a massive construction fire in SouthPark have been positively identified. The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office says Demonte Sherrill and Ruben Holmes were both killed in the fire.

Body Cam Footage Released In CMPD Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed Robbery Suspect Kevin Boston

CMPD releases 72 videos connected to the deadly officer-involved shooting of robbery suspect Kevin Boston. The deadly shooting happened in June of 2022.