Monroe
4 hurt after school bus drives off-road, into woods in Union CountyWBTV20 hours ago
Monroe retaliation murder suspect sentenced to life without parole: DAQueen City News1 day ago
Appeal denied for Union County woman accused of killing her newborn sonWCNC21 hours ago
Appeal denied for Union County woman convicted of killing her newborn sonWCNC1 day ago
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Monroe retaliation murder suspect sentenced to life without parole: DA
UNION COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A suspect accused of a retaliation murder in Monroe has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison, the Union County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday. Billy Barrino, 26, received a life sentence without the possibility of parole after a trial found him guilty of first-degree murder. […]
Appeal denied for Union County woman convicted of killing her newborn son
UNION COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Court of Appeals denied a claim from a woman who said Facebook messages used as evidence during her trial violated the U.S. Constitution. The court issued the ruling this month in the case against Khrystina Rice, who was sentenced to life in...
Charlotte man charged with gun, drug possession at Matthews hotel
Officers say Raff displayed indicators of the presence of narcotics coming from the car which led to the alleged discovery of heroin, methamphetamine and crack cocaine, along with drug paraphernalia and a handgun.
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Matthews teen, 16, reported missing
MATTHEWS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Matthews teen has been reported missing, according to police. Matthews Police are seeking 16-year-old Franklynn Kitchens, who was last seen Sunday, Oct. 6, in the 1300 block of Brittle Creek Drive, off South Trade Street. She is described as a Black female, approximately 5 feet, 3 inches tall, […]
Charlotte teen makes it onto 'The Voice'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte teenager made his way onto NBC's "The Voice" in stunning fashion. Jaylen Dunham said he's been singing since he was 2 years old. He performed a rendition of Beyoncé's "Listen" for the judges, but didn't get anyone to hit their button to add him to their team.
Texas woman books one-way ticket to check on grandparents after Helene: 'I just started bawling'
MONROE, N.C. — When WCNC Charlotte first interviewed Laura Shelton last Tuesday, she was headed to the airport. Shelton booked a one-way flight from Houston to Charlotte. She planned to eventually make her way west to her hometown of Burnsville and reunite with family members she hadn't heard from since Helene hit the Carolinas.
Flood gate opening led to 4 Charlotte homes being ripped from foundation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Residents in Charlotte are continuing to recover after Hurricane Helene swept through the area. Four homeowners along Riverhaven Drive are starting from ground zero after Duke Energy opened the flood gate during Hurricane Helene's aftermath to relieve water pressure at Cowans Ford. Water rushed through the...
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