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Guilty Plea: Charlotte man robbed Waffle House with AR-15 rifle: DOJ
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Charlotte man accused of robbing a local Waffle House with an AR-15 has pleaded guilty to charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina announced. Charlotte resident Jermond Lowery, 29, pled guilty on Thursday to brandishing a firearm during a restaurant robbery. Court records stated […]
Charlotte hair salon robbed at gunpoint, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An east Charlotte hair salon was robbed at gunpoint on Monday, police say. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police were called to a reported robbery at Glam Headz Salon on North Sharon Amity Road around 3 p.m. on Sept. 23. When officers arrived, they were told a man entered the salon and demanded money after pulling out a gun. The robber left the store with two iPhones, according to a police report.
Gaston County Schools' plan to address low proficiency scores
The 2023-24 state test score results for Gaston County Students were recently released, showing improvements in some areas and room for growth in others. At a meeting Monday, Sept. 16, district officials discussed a multi-part plan to address the gaps. The plan is broken down into focus areas, opportunities and actions that will be...
North Carolina high school football scores, live updates Week 6 in Gastonia, Shelby area
Welcome to the area high school football scoreboard, where you can keep up with scores in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties — and beyond. Scores refresh every 60 seconds, keeping you up to date as changes occur. You can also check here following Friday night's action for final results. Here are a few...
1 dead in apparent shooting in east Charlotte: Medic
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – One person is dead and a homicide investigation is underway following a shooting in east Charlotte Thursday morning. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police confirmed that at around 7:30 a.m. they were conducting a homicide investigation by 1700 Eastcrest Drive. Medic said one patient was pronounced dead on scene. An initial investigation stated that […]
Helene in Atlanta could be what Hugo was to Charlotte
(The Center Square) – Atlanta is forecast to take the worst storm beating of a major inland city in the South since the first Bush administration. Hurricane Helene’s expanse is forecast to only fall short of Opal (1995), Wilma (2005) and Irma (2017) from the Gulf since Hugo devastated Charlotte in 1989. The storm, likely making landfall Thursday evening in the Big Bend of Florida, is forecast to be a tropical storm when it centers over or near Georgia’s capital city. ...
No charges filed in shooting at Will's Food Store
The shooting of an armed man who tried to rob a convenience store near Gastonia was justified, and no charges will be filed, the District Attorney's Office said. On Sept. 10, Victor Almodovar Jr., armed with a gun, tried to rob Will's Food Store, at 4010 Hickory Grove Road. Workers told WSOC-TV that Almodovar...
Suspect dies at hospital, injured CMPD officer recovering after shooting during traffic stop
A suspect shot by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police has died in the hospital and an injured officer who was struck multiple times in the line of duty is now home recovering following a shooting during a traffic stop Sunday night.
Unidentified man hit by car near Villa Heights dies hours after crash: CMPD
Anyone with information on the crash or the identity of the man is asked to call Detective Mercedes at 704-432-2169, Ext. 5. Information can also be left anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or charlottecrimestoppers.com.
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