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Overnight roadwork will cause delays on I-26 East in North Carolina. NCDOT advises detours and warns of closures from 8 p.m to 6 a.m., part of an expansion project in Buncombe and Henderson counties.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Mikala Marie DePew, reported missing and subject of a swift search effort due to her cognitive impairment, was found safe in Hickory shortly after an alert was issued.
Bus lanes on Independence Boulevard in Charlotte are set to reopen, offering improved services for express routes after construction delays related to the Hawthorne Lane bridge.
Sports in ...
Ticket prices for Charlotte F.C. are set to increase by approximately 6.1% for the 2025 season, in line with the average MLS price hike, while specific increases for the Panthers' NFL games are also anticipated.
Allen Lee Henson from N.C. was sentenced to 14 years for meth trafficking, following investigations led by local and federal law enforcement agencies.
CMPD arrested a third suspect, Keandre Moore, for the murder of Aaron Thompson. The ongoing investigation led to Moore's custody by the sheriff's office.
More than 120 law enforcement professionals attended a VALOR training in Charlotte, focused on officer safety and resilience, opened by U.S. Attorney Dena J. King.
Jonathan Craig Otuel from N.C. was sentenced to over 15 years for meth trafficking and firearms offenses after evidence showed his involvement in drug operations.
Pedestrian Harry Brooks was struck and killed by a Nissan truck in Charlotte. Police are investigating the fatal crash on East Independence Boulevard.
A pedestrian, Midaina Marrero, was found dead near Charlotte's railroad tracks; police are investigating the incident as a possible train-related fatality.
Weather & Environment in ...
The National Weather Service forecasts a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in Charlotte, NC, today, with a sunny outlook for the rest of the week.
Charlotte car dealership owner and sales manager plead guilty to money laundering, involving over $520,000 in car sales to a drug dealer. They now face up to 20 years in prison.
Gastonia residents, especially those with disabilities, are frustrated with the unreliability of the new GoGastonia microtransit system after being stranded due to service glitches.
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