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Last Saturday night in Morganton, a dramatic incident ensued when Cassandra Queen, a 34-year-old woman from Lexington, was arrested following ...
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Firefighters in Cornelius rescued a construction worker stuck in a lift 30 feet high, aided by their proximity due to earlier training at the same site.
A fire in a west Charlotte home displaced four people and a dog; no injuries reported, with Red Cross assisting. The cause, an accidental laundry room fire, resulted in $35,000 in losses.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police report a fatal speed-related car crash killed Pravis Anderson Jr. in Eastway Division, investigating possible impairment.
Former business owner Patrick Havens is sentenced for secretly filming a minor and other related crimes in North Carolina.
Weather & Environment in ...
Charlotte's weather forecast predicts consistent heat with high humidity, peaking at mid-90s later in the week, and clear, warm nights offering little relief.
A civilian died and two officers were hurt in a crash involving a reported stolen vehicle and police cars in Freedom Division, prompting a CMPD-led investigation.
A vehicle crash in Steele Creek left one dead; CMPD investigates the early morning incident where a Kia collided with a truck at Westinghouse Blvd and Granite St.
The William R. Davie Recycling Center in Charlotte is closing temporarily for expansion and will reopen by end of 2024. Residents can use alternative sites for recycling during this period.
A Monroe man was sentenced to 33 months for defrauding investors of over $200,000 using false promises of stock market returns. He must also pay restitution and faces supervised release.
Nicki Wayne Parker from Monroe, N.C., received a 135-month prison sentence for methamphetamine trafficking, with an ensuing five-year supervised release.
Politics & Govt in ...
Former President Trump and Senator JD Vance will discuss national security at an event in Asheboro, NC, at the North Carolina Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame.
Community & Society in ...
Charlotte celebrated its annual Pride with a parade and festival, featuring headliners like "Baby Tate" and offering free admission. The event highlighted inclusivity and drew a large crowd.
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