Iredell County Sergeant Dies From COVID Complications
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday that one of their own sergeants has died from COVID-19 complications.
Panthers Acquire Gilmore From Pats For 6th-Round Pick In β23
The Carolina Panthers have acquired veteran cornerback and 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore from the New England Patriots for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick.
BTS Campaign With UN Nets Millions Of Dollars -- And Tweets
K-pop superstars BTS have raised $3.6 million and generated millions of tweets during four years of teaming up with the U.N. childrenβs agency to fight violence, abuse and bullying and promote self-esteem in young people, the agency is announcing Wednesday.
CMPD Animal Care & Control Offers Free Pet Services At Upcoming Subaru South Blvd Presents: For The Love Of Pets Day Event
Join CMPD Animal Care & Control for the Subaru South Blvd Presents: For The Love Of Pets Day event this Saturday, October 9th. FREE clinic services available such as pet exams, core vaccines, microchips, and pet I.D. tags from 8 AM β 10:45 AM and fee-waived adoptions from 11 AM - 5 PM.
Four Injured After Shooting At Texas High School, Suspect Arrested
An 18-year-old student opened fire during a fight at his Dallas-area high school on Wednesday, injuring four people and then fleeing before being taken into custody hours later, authorities said.
Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Fired For Allegedly Having Sex With Inmate
A Mecklenburg County detention officer is facing criminal charges after she allegedly had sex with an inmate, the sheriff's office announced Tuesday.
Wilson's World: At A Locally Owned Ballantyne Restaurant That Is Honoring A Fallen Firefighter.
Linay and Mike Sheltra joined Wilson at the Famous Toastery in Ballantyne. They are the parents of Fallen Firefighter Richard Sheltra and have just returned from the National Firefighters Memorial.Β
Bat Tests Positive For Rabies In Southeast Charlotte
A rabies alert was sent out to residents of Holbrook Drive in southeast Charlotte after a bat tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.
Woman Dies Close To A Month After Northeast Charlotte Crash With Stolen Vehicle
A woman who was seriously injured during a northeast Charlotte crash with a vehicle that was stolen has died close to a month later, according to police.
Two Dead In Southeast Charlotte Crash, Victims Identified
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the two people who died in a southeast Charlotte crash Monday afternoon.
Unsettled Through Saturday
Scattered showersΒ will become more numerous through the end of the week.
Mecklenburg County Commissioners Pass Nondiscrimination Ordinance
Mecklenburg County Commissioners pass a nondiscrimination ordinance days after the city's NDO went into effect. The ordinance gives protections for people who work anywhere, no matter the size of the company.
Shots Fired Into Car on I-485 During Tuesday Morning Commute
Terrifying moments for a driver along I-485 in South Charlotte Tuesday morning. Police are looking for whoever shot into a manβs car during the morning commute.
Union Co. Parents Protest COVID Contact Tracing Notification Delays
Delays in contact tracing had parents protesting again outside Tuesday night's Union County School Board Meeting. Some say its taking more than a week before they're being notified about possible COVID exposures.
Road Closures For Circle K Speed Street Begin October 5th
The 2021 Circle K Speed Street festival will be held in Uptown Charlotte October 7th-9th at Romare Bearden Park.Β The event is free and will include concerts by Chris Lane, Collective Soul, The Hamiltones, and many others.
Latest Blumenthal Public Art Installations: Intrude - Bunnies In The Park & Of Earth And Sky
The Bunnies are back in Uptown Charlotte! The latest Blumenthal public art installations in Charlotte are Intrude & Of Earth and Sky.
WICKED Defies Gravity At Ovens Auditorium In Charlotte
The Broadway sensation WICKED, the first Broadway tour in the U.S. to resume performances following the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, flew out of Ovens Auditorium on Sunday, October 3, completing a successful 32-performance run presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts (BPA).
Garinger High School Locked Down After Shots Fired Nearby, Juvenile Charged
A juvenile is facing multiple charges after a reported shooting near Garinger High School led to a lockdown Tuesday morning, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
βMy turn for some luck!β Pizza Craving Leads To $291,249 Jackpot For Charlotte Dad
On Sunday evening, Eric Johnson of Charlotte was making a pizza run for his family of four when luck struck, topping off his large supreme with an unexpected surprise β a $291,249 Fast Play jackpot.
Monroe Police Fatally Shoot Dog After Mother, Child Reportedly Attacked
A Monroe police officer shot and killed a dog after reports that the dog was allegedly attacking a mother and child Monday afternoon.
McMaster: Build I-73 With $300M In COVID Relief And Surplus
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster wants lawmakers to set aside $300 million in federal COVID-19 relief money and surplus money to pay for the first segment of a long-desired interstate link between Interstate 95 and Myrtle Beach.
Pass Protection Woes Continue To Plague Panthers
No matter where he goes, Sam Darnold canβt seem to find pass protection. The Panthers quarterback was sacked five times and hit 11 times in a 36-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
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