Florida CEO Sentenced for Fraud Affecting NASA’s Space Missions, Ordered to Pay Over $960K in Forfeitures and Restitution
A Florida man received a 21-month prison sentence for defrauding NASA's Space Launch System and was ordered to forfeit and pay substantial sums after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
Mecklenburg County Mourns 291 Lives Lost to Overdoses, Commemorates With Awareness Initiative and Lifesaving Resources
Mecklenburg County honors 291 overdose victims with purple flags and plans to distribute Naloxone kits, while the skyline will glow purple on International Overdose Awareness Day.
NCDOT Discovers Historic Construction in Cabarrus County Culvert, Plans Integration with New Infrastructure
An NCDOT inspection of a culvert in the Bost Mill Historic District revealed a mix of old construction materials, prompting efforts to document and preserve its historical significance.
Federal Prosecutors and MAHEC Join Forces to Fight Discrimination Against Opioid Recovery Patients in North Carolina
U.S. Attorney offices in North Carolina and MAHEC collaborate on training to educate providers on ADA compliance and anti-discrimination for those recovering from opioid addiction.
North Carolina Community Colleges Get $1M Federal Boost for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
North Carolina community colleges receive $1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand electric vehicle infrastructure and education under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Small Plane Makes Emergency Highway Landing on I-840 in North Carolina and Is Struck by Car, Resulting in One Injury
A small plane made an emergency landing on a North Carolina interstate and was hit by a car, causing minor injuries to one person aboard. The incident is under investigation.
Charlotte Police Investigate Felony Hit and Run in Steele Creek and Arrest Suspect Baudilio Lopez Perez
Police in Charlotte are investigating a serious hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian, Luis Alfredo Lopez-Garcia, and have identified Baudilio Lopez Perez as the suspect. Perez was later arrested.












