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Cornelius Police searching for people accused of stealing multiple guns from shooting range
CORNELIUS, N.C. — The Cornelius Police Department is searching for three people accused of stealing multiple guns. It happened Monday morning, just before 3 a.m. Police said three people broke into The Range at Lake Norman, which is a Cornelius shooting range on Bailey Road. The three people are accused of stealing guns, then leaving in a white Nissan Rogue.
Helene strengthens to hurricane status as it churns into Gulf of Mexico
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico with widespread impacts expected in the Southeast and Carolinas later this week. As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, Helene is moving into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico with 80 mph sustained winds and 100 mph gusts. The storm is located about 110 miles north-northeast of Cozumel, Mexico, and is moving north-northwest at 10 mph. Helene is expected to experience rapid intensification once it moves into the Gulf, where water temperatures are higher than 80 degrees.
Ron Rivera calls benching Bryce Young 'bold,' 'courageous'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera sat down with WCNC Charlotte's Ashley Stroehlein to discuss what his previous team is going through this season after having to bench first-round pick Bryce Young for veteran QB Andy Dalton. "It was a very bold and courageous move...
Threats made against CMS middle and high schools, district spokesperson says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Authorities are investigating threats made to several middle and high schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed on Monday. A district spokesperson said increased security would be in place Monday at schools that received direct threats. CMS didn't disclose which schools were threatened, and it's unclear if the threats were made by the same person. Tuesday morning, the district confirmed that the threats were deemed not credible following police investigations.
Donald Trump to make campaign stop in Mint Hill Wednesday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former President Donald Trump will return to the Charlotte area on Wednesday for a campaign event in Mint Hill, his campaign announced on Monday. Trump's visit will come two days after his vice presidential running mate JD Vance's campaign stop in Charlotte. Vance is scheduled to speak at two events in Charlotte on Monday.
Threats made against Union County schools weren't credible, district says
UNION COUNTY, N.C. — District leaders at Union County Public Schools assured parents it's safe to send their kids to school after a series of threats were posted online. In an email to parents, the district says it investigated the threats and found they weren't credible. However, district officials are asking parents to talk to their children about the consequences of making false threats. Students associated with false threats will face a 10-day suspension and could face charges.
Charlotte-area crime survivors traveling to Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dozens of Charlotte-area crime survivors are heading to Washington, D.C. for the Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington happening Monday and Tuesday. Thousands of survivors from across the country are all heading to the nation's capital to call for better support and policies for survivors. Members...
As fall begins in the Carolinas, mosquito season isn't finished yet
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's officially fall in the Carolinas, and while many people may be getting ready to carve pumpkins and watch the leaves turn, something is lingering you might not be a fan of. Mosquitoes. Summer may be over, but mosquito season isn't. Let's connect the dots. August...
Suspect turns himself in for shooting at McDonald's in Rock Hill
ROCK HILL, S.C. — A second person is in custody for the shooting of a teen outside a McDonald's restaurant in Rock Hill, according to police. Jerrique Dunham turned himself in on Sunday, the Rock Hill Police Department said. Dunham is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Charlotte family members continue seeking peace after man killed in robbery attempt
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 13 is the day things changed for the Dockery Family, a tragedy that still haunts them months later. "My brother isn’t forgotten," Ericia Dockery said. "We have been struggling the last three months." "I miss my son so much," said Dianne Freeman, Jonathan's mother.
Cornelius man arrested for AI music scheme to steal $10 million in royalties, local musicians react
CORNELIUS, N.C. — Local musicians are calling for new legislation after a Cornelius musician was arrested for an AI music scheme. He's charged with using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of thousands of songs that he streamed billions of times to collect over $10 million in royalty payments, authorities in New York said.
'That's Panthers football' | Head coach Dave Canales reacts to big Panthers win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A dominant win over the Las Vegas Raiders provided a positive atmosphere for Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales in his postgame news conference. Canales highlighted his team's effort of playing as a unit as the contributing factor behind their 36-22 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Officer, suspect exchange gunfire during shooting in south Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A police officer and a suspect were hurt in a shooting after a traffic stop in south Charlotte. The shooting happened near the intersection of Arrowood Road and Nations Ford Road on Sunday around 7:30 p.m., according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Police attempted a traffic stop on a person believed to be involved in an assault with a deadly weapon investigation.
Firefighters tackle blaze on east Charlotte shopping center roof
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Firefighters worked to put out flames on the roof of an east Charlotte shopping center on Sunday, according to the Charlotte Fire Department. The fire broke out on the 5500 block of Albemarle Rd. in east Charlotte. WCNC Charlotte is working to find out more about...
York County apartment building evacuated, arrest made after bomb threat
CLOVER, S.C. — About 70 residents of a York County apartment complex were evacuated on Sunday because of a bomb threat, according to the York County Sheriff's Office. The man accused of possessing the devices has been arrested and charged. Around 10:30 a.m., Todd Bruce Bentley, 57, of Clover,...
Sunday marks 35 years since Hurricane Hugo hit the Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sunday, Sept. 22 isn't just the first day of fall, it's one of the most notorious weather anniversaries in the Carolinas: This Sunday marks 35 years since Hurricane Hugo slammed into the Carolinas. Today in 1989, the storm made landfall near Charleston and moved into Charlotte...
$1M winning lottery ticket sold in North Carolina
GRANITE FALLS, N.C. — A lottery winner in a North Carolina town beat 1-in-11.6 million odds in Saturday night's Powerball drawing. A $1 million prize-winning ticket was sold for $2 at a store on Connelly Springs Road in Granite Falls. The odds of matching numbers on all five white...
Person hurt in shooting in University City shopping area
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being shot in the University City area of north Charlotte, according to Medic. The shooting happened in a shopping area on West W.T. Harris Boulevard near JW Clay Boulevard, Saturday night. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department...
CEO of East Aurora's Pelagic looks back on Titan rescue effort
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — A Coast Guard hearing on the implosion last June of the submersible Titan, which killed five people aboard as it was diving on the Titanic wreckage, has brought back up the work of an East Aurora based firm which helped lead that rescue effort. During...
2 in hospital after shooting near Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An apparent shooting near Charlotte's Romare Bearden Park sent two people to the hospital Saturday night. Medic confirmed it responded to a scene near the park close to 11 p.m. Both patients were taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. As of publication, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg...
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