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CATS announces bus detours due to the Concert for Carolina, impacting routes and causing road closures around Bank of America Stadium for Hurricane Helene relief.
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A Mooresville man won North Carolina's largest digital instant lottery prize of $1.33 million from a $10 Bison Bonanza game ticket. After taxes, he received $952,001.
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The Kannapolis Police Department received the Trilogy Award for leadership training commitment from the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association.
LISC Charlotte introduced the REDi program to train emerging commercial developers, focusing on Charlotte's "Corridors of Opportunity," with support from the city and a Wells Fargo grant.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A woman died after an assault in a Salisbury parking lot; Floyd III was charged with her murder, with the police seeking motives and urging information.
A 77-year-old man died in a three-vehicle crash in Lancaster involving a sedan, a tractor-trailer, and a pickup truck on SC Highway 9. The incident is under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Two Charlotte teenagers were arrested for threatening violence on social media and brandishing firearms, with stolen guns being recovered during their arrest.
A man was fatally shot on Oaklawn Avenue, prompting a CMPD homicide investigation. Despite emergency efforts, the victim died at the scene, and the suspect remains unidentified.
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The National Weather Service forecasts a week of sunny weather and pleasant temperatures for the Queen City, with today's high near 77 degrees and clear nights in the upper 40s.
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Charlotte County officials have opened two sand drop-off sites for post-Hurricane Milton cleanup, where residents and contractors can dispose of flood-deposited sand for free.
Two escaped inmates from Chesterfield County Detention Center were caught; Anton Bennett was identified after initially giving a false name and faces multiple charges.
Shakira's "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour" begins in Charlotte in 2025, delayed from 2024, with increased demand leading to larger venue selections.
FEMA has extended the renewal period for flood insurance policies for victims of Storm Helene in seven states, including Florida, with new deadlines up to Nov. 26, 2024.
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