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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A shooting near Old Forester Lane in northwest Charlotte left one person hospitalized and investigators recovered dozens of shell casings.
A Forsyth County man was arrested after mailing threats to immigration officials last year, federal prosecutors say.
Madison Palmer, 27, was struck and killed Friday night on eastbound N.C. 150 near Emerald Isle Drive; troopers say she may have been impaired and no charges have been filed.
Two separate overnight shootings in Charlotte left two people dead and two others seriously hurt. Investigators are asking witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
Tower 18 and multiple CFD units knocked down a working apartment fire on Dundee N St; no injuries were reported and a multi-agency investigation is underway.
An early‑morning fire damaged the visiting clubhouse at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory and forced the Crawdads to cancel weekend games against Myrtle Beach. No injuries were reported.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Brakes on an Amtrak car caught fire near Charlotte Station, forcing the evacuation of more than 100 passengers. Firefighters contained the blaze to the brake pads and checked riders for smoke exposure.
Food & Drinks in ...
Paul Manley’s Packard Tavern will open in Packard Place next Monday with wood-fired dishes, oysters and classic cocktails. The 4,800‑sq‑ft spot replaces the former Bar One.
A Gastonia resident says he lived for days in 2009 with Patrick Burris — the man police later tied to five Gaffney-area murders.
Weather & Environment in ...
York County enacted mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions on May 8, limiting irrigation and many outdoor uses as drought strains supplies. Rules and hours vary by town.
A 73-year-old Monroe woman is jailed on a second-degree murder charge after deputies found her husband shot at their Winding Way home. Investigators say she initially called it an accident before changing her account.
Community & Society in ...
A CLT photo of Southwest's new Independence One jet drew scrutiny after an attached machine transcript appears to misread the plane's tail number into an offensive string.
A North Carolina appeals court has upheld Christopher Palmiter’s conviction for failing to report his stepdaughter Madalina missing; the girl remains missing and investigators continue to seek tips.
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