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Stolen car leads officers on chase from York Co. to Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A police chase that started in York County, S.C. made its way to Charlotte Monday morning, according to officials. According to the York County Sheriff’s Office, they were in pursuit of a car stolen from Huntersville. Because traffic was heavy and continuing the chase would have raised safety concerns, deputies stopped the pursuit.
A look at the work Gaston Hope in Christ's World Changers summer camp achieves
Gaston Hope in Christ, a Gastonia based organization dedicated to serving the community and uplifting local students, is in the middle of its fourth ever World Changers summer camp. The camp aims to empower youth to achieve their dreams and connect with the community, according to Joe Bell, executive director of GHIC. ...
Looking for something to do this weekend: Little Theater of Gastonia to show 'Sister Act'
The Little Theater of Gastonia's last show of the season will be Sister Act, a play about a woman who hides in a convent after witnessing a murder. The show is based on the 1992 film that starred Whoopi Goldberg. The story is centered around Deloris Van Cartier, an aspiring singer who witnesses her boyfriend killing someone and goes into hiding. The musical features music by composer Alan Menken, and the original production was nominated for five Tony awards.
Gastonia officers rescue puppy that was stabbed during domestic dispute
GASTONIA, N.C. — A German shepherd puppy that was stabbed during a domestic dispute is recovered and living in her forever home, Gastonia Police said. Gastonia officers responded to a domestic situation at a home on June 9. When officers arrived, they found 2-month-old Clementine suffering from a stab wound. The German shepherd was stabbed in the back during the incident, police said.
Parent of Charlotte daycare facing criminal charges, says her kids are safe there
Parents who send their children to Midwood Learning Academy are defending the daycare after two workers were fired for not properly securing kids in the back of a van while leaving a nearby park.
Charlotte day care owner speaks after license suspended over health, safety concerns
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — State officials suspended an east Charlotte day care center's license back in February, and nearly five months later, the owner is speaking to WCNC Charlotte about what happened. Midwood Learning Academy, located at 2519 Central Ave., had its license suspended on Feb. 26, according to the...
1 year later | Where the case into Allisha Watts' death following her disappearance stands now
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Editor's Note: This story discusses domestic violence, which may include descriptions of violent acts. Reader discretion is advised. Tuesday, July 16, 2024 marks one year since Allisha Watts was last seen alive by her family in North Carolina. Her disappearance sparked an investigation that resulted in the discovery of her body in a small town about 96 miles east of Charlotte more than a month later.
Onboard American Airlines During Trump Assassination Attempt…How Passengers Reacted
I happened to be on an American Airlines flight on Saturday at the time that an assassination attempt against former President Trump occurred. The reaction onboard was not unexpected, but still quite interesting to witness. Trump Assassination Attempt – How Passengers On My American Airlines Flight Reacted. We were...
Gov. Roy Cooper visits Greensboro College; discusses funding public education
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper visited the North Carolina Governor’s School Western Campus at Greensboro College on Tuesday. Cooper visited classrooms where students were taking courses in their specialization, including chorus, math, social science and orchestra. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Governor’s...
Hickory Aviation Museum receives historic military aircraft
The Hickory Aviation Museum added a new military aircraft to its hangar Monday when a pair of United States Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers jets arrived at Hickory Regional Airport. As an eager crowd awaited the arrival, Hickory Mayor Hank Guess said he wants the city to continue to collaborate with...
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