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Luxury car theft ring busted; several arrest made: Here's how detectives say they did it
UNION COUNTY, N.C. — According to the Union County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina, a luxury car theft ring has been busted and several people are facing more than 50 charges. (Video above: Morning headlines from WYFF News 4) Detectives say over the past several months they have been...
Charlotte Detectives Probe Fatal Shooting on Rachel Freeman Way, No Suspects Named Yet
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department detectives are currently investigating a homicide that occurred in the Steele Creek Division, specifically the 8900 block of Rachel Freeman Way, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department news release. The incident took place shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Monday, where officers, responding to a call about gunfire, found a male with a fatal gunshot wound; MEDIC declared the victim dead at the scene.
I-77 reopened after 4-car crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A crash closed two lanes of Interstate 77 on Monday morning. The crash happened around 9 a.m. in the northbound lanes of mile marker 22.6, close to Gilead Road, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. [One dead, another seriously hurt after crash on I-77...
News About Ovivo, Carollo Engineers, AqueoUS Vets and More
DSI/Dynamatic welcomed William C. Mammen Jr. as its director of engineering, where he will be responsible for the development and sustainability of all products while also supporting business and investment strategies for Dynamatic. Prior to...
Juvenile crime continues to plague Charlotte: CMPD Midyear Crime Stats
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released its midyear crime stats on Monday. Overall crime, calls for service, arrests, and overall interactions are all up. Most troubling is violent crimes, which are up 8% year-over-year. CMPD cited that one of the reasons for this is Charlotte being ‘one of the most rapidly growing cities […]
Charlotte-based free mobile library makes books more accessible
Books on the House is a nonprofit book collective making reading accessible to people in the Charlotte-area.Why it matters: "If you want to succeed, you read," executive director Kat Varner tells Axios. Context: Varner co-founded Books on the House with her former mentee, Jesse Brown, in 2023. With a shared value for reading and sustainability, the two came up with the idea for a free bookmobile full of recycled books. What they're saying: "Growing up, I didn't have the opportunity to access books like other kids did or participate in book fairs," Jesse Brown, co-founder and director of outreach...
Monday Outlook: Spotty showers plague the forecast in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Spotty Showers and Afternoon Storms will plague the forecast as we kick off this new Work Week. Look for low 60s and mid to upper 60s to start off the day with partly to mostly cloudy skies locked in. Morning showers will also start the work week as overnight rain […]
NoDa to Open New Grocery Store
A new Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store is set to open in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood, bringing excitement to local residents who will soon have a convenient shopping option within walking distance. According to WCCB, this will be the areas first grocery store within walking distance. It will be located...
Davidson College Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising, Remarkable Engagement, Extraordinary Impact
Davidson College wrapped up a tremendous fiscal year June 30, 2024, celebrating a record-breaking fundraising total of $130.8 million. The previous record was $115 million. This year’s historic total includes $19.4 million given through The Fund for Davidson and $31.8 million received for the college’s endowment. “What a...
HBCU Barbara-Scotia To Apply For Reaccreditation After Two Decades
The school lost its accreditation 20 years ago. Barber-Scotia, a Historically Black College in North Carolina, is working to regain its accreditation 20 years after losing it. The Concord-based HBCU plans to apply for re-accreditation through the Transnational Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities, HBCU Gameday reports. According to...
Back to School Bash at Frank Liske Park Aug 10, with free snow cones, waterslide, much more…
Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks is hosting a free Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Road, Concord, North Carolina. To register for the event, you’ll need an account with the parks department. Go to...
Cabarrus County Invites Residents to 'Gov 101: Voting 2024' Session in Concord for Election Insight
As we edge nearer to the 2024 General Election, residents of Cabarrus County are being offered a chance to delve into the mechanics of voting with an event aimed at bolstering civic understanding and participation. Named Gov 101: Voting 2024, the educational session is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Cabarrus County Board of Elections, located at 369 Church St N, Concord. Interested parties should take note, as registration is essential due to space constraints.
Social Media Is Pissed Off With Hornets Star Miles Bridges Over His 3-Word Response To Domestic Violence Allegations
In June 2022, Charlotte Hornets star player Miles Bridges was charged with domestic violence allegations for hitting his ex-girlfriend Mychelle Johnson in front of their two children. The 26-year-old forward had previously faced charges of misdemeanor child abuse and damaging personal property, but these charges were later dropped due to lack of evidence.
Tensions run high and chaos reigns at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in wake of global IT outage
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