Today in History: October 5, Truman Speaks on TV
Check out some important events in history that happened today, October 5.
President Biden to Focus on Hurricane Victims in Florida, Not Politics
President Joe Biden will visit hurricane-ravaged Florida with a pledge that federal, state and local governments will work as one to help rebuild homes, businesses and lives β putting politics on mute for now to focus on those in need.
Perfectly Pleasant Fall Forecast
Warmer through the end of the work week. Cool and dry air sets up this weekend.
NASCAR Hall Of Fame 4th Annual "Over The Edge Charlotte"
Join the NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation in building a better future for youth across the Charlotte community. The signature fundraising event, βOver the Edge Charlotte,β will host its fourth annual event on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 11am-5pm.
Charlotte Firefighter Brings Gunshot Wound Victim To Safety After Altercation
CMPD is investigating an altercation between two men at the Berewick Town Center. One of the men in the altercation was shot sustaining injuries, however the injuries do not appear to be life threatening. Police have now arrested a suspect.
CMS Seeks Community Input Before Hiring Process For Next Superintendent
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wants your input in its search for a new Superintendent. Community surveys are underway with the school board expected to begin the formal hiring process early next year.
5 Students Facing Assault Charges For Fight At Statesville Senior High School
Police in Statesville have identified 5 students seen on video punching and kicking another student at Statesville Senior High School
Worker Taken to Hospital After "Below Grade" Rescue at Airport
Firefighters freed the injured worker who had non-life threatening injuries
Bullet Shot into Uptown Wells Fargo Building, Police Say
Bullet shattered window on 16th floor and hit a wall. No one was hurt.
CMPD Explains Why It's Sticking With Low-level Traffic Stops
One day after the Mecklenburg County Sheriff announced changes to the department's traffic stop policy, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department says its sticking with its policy on regulatory traffic stops.Β
Man Injured In Southwest Charlotte Shooting
One person has life-threatening injuries after a shooting in southwest Charlotte.
CMPD AC&C Delivers Urgent Message Regarding The Critical Need For Dog Adoptions
CMPD AC&C delivers an urgent message regarding the critical need for dog adoptions, staycations, and long-term foster homes during a Facebook Live hosted by the shelter on Tuesday afternoon.
Conover Police Investigating Deadly Shooting
Authorities are actively searching for the person that shot and killed a man Sunday night.
Trump Files $475 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against CNN
Former President Donald Trump on Monday sued CNN, seeking $475 million in damages, saying the network had defamed him in an effort to short-circuit any future political campaign.
Loretta Lynn, Coal Minerβs Daughter and Country Queen, Dies
Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal minerβs daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music, has died. She was 90.
2022 Dukeβs Mayo Classic Generates Estimated $14.6 Million in Economic Impact
This yearβs Dukeβs Mayo Classic was a celebration of the 100th anniversary of a historic HBCU rivalry, with North Carolina Central University defeating North Carolina A&T State University on Saturday, September 3rd.
North Korea Sends Missile Soaring Over Japan in Escalation
North Korea on Tuesday conducted its longest-ever weapons test, a nuclear-capable ballistic missile that flew over Japan and could reach the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam and beyond.
Tasty Tuesday: Tacos El Flacko
A new family-owned food truck is pulling into Charlotte and serving authentic Mexican tacos.
Will Smithβs βEmancipationβ Gets Release Date, Post-Slap
After holding βEmancipationβ in limbo following Will Smithβs slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actorβs next big project this December.
Classroom Central Featured On Rad Humans Segment On The Kelly Clarkson Show
Classroom Central will appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday, October 5th. You can watch it on WCCB Charlotte's CW at 5:00 PM.
One Killed, One Wounded in North Charlotte Shooting
CMPD is investigating an overnight homicide in North Charlotte. It happened just before 11:30 Monday night on Statesville Avenue near Tipton Drive.
In Ianβs Wake, Florida Residents Brave a Slow Wait for Power
Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian smashed into Florida and carved a path of destruction that reached into the Carolinas, more than half a million Florida residents faced another day without electricity Tuesday.
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