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CMPD Plans To Hire 200 New Officers, Some Community Leaders Say Money Could Be Better Used In Community

Currently, CMPD has more than 1900 officers on the force.

SC Governor Vows To Take Fight Over Mask Mandate Ban To U.S. Supreme Court

South Carolina's Governor is vowing to take the fight over masks in schools to the U.S. Supreme Court. It comes after a federal judge blocked the state's ban on mask mandates in schools.

Meck County Emergency Homeless Shelter To Close Thursday

Mecklenburg county is preparing to close an emergency shelter that housed more than 200 people following the removal of a homeless encampment North of Charlotte.

Cleveland County Animal Services Temporarily Closing

Due to staffing shortages related to COVID-19, Cleveland County Animal Services will be temporarily closed.

From Paints To Plastics, A Chemical Shortage Ignites Prices

In an economy upended by the coronavirus, shortages and price spikes have hit everything from lumber to computer chips. Not even toilet paper escaped.

New Bill Creating "Social Districts" Allows Drinking In The Streets In Certain Parts Of North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper signed a bill that would allow cities and counties within North Carolina to create their own "social districts," where drinking alcohol in the street will be made legal in some outdoor areas.

598 Mecklenburg County Employees Suspended & 16 Fired For Not Complying With COVID Testing Policy

Officials say at least 16 Mecklenburg County employees have been fired for not complying with the county's COVID-19 testing and vaccination policy.

Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing 46-Year-Old Statesville Man

A Silver Alert has been cancelled for missing 46-year-old Michael "Red" Williams of Statesville, N.C.

U.S. Says Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, 22 Other Species Extinct

Death’s come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species: The U.S. government on Wednesday declared them extinct.

Registration Open For 8th Annual NC MedAssist Pancakes & Beer 5K

The 8th Annual NC MedAssist Pancakes & Beer 5K in Charlotte will take place on December 11 to help patients in the state receive crucial medicines that they cannot afford to purchase.

Cleveland County Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program

Those eligible, but unvaccinated, can now receive a $50 Visa gift card for getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Cleveland County.

Sunshine Stays, Heat Hovers

Despite the passage of a cold front this evening, temperatures and rain chances won't budge much.

Avery County Schools To Require All Students To Wear Masks Beginning October 6th

The Avery County Board of Education voted on Tuesday to implement a mask mandate for all students grades 3rd through 12th effective October 6th, 2021.

Taylorsville Inmate Sentenced For Mailing Threatening Letter To Judge, Prosecutor And Jurors After Being Convicted Of Crime

A Taylorsville inmate was sentenced for sending mail threatening to kill the judge, the judge's family, the District Attorney, and the 12 jurors who convicted him of the crime.