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Homicide crime scene covers ‘a very large' area in apartment community, CMPD says
Evidence linked to a Sunday night homicide is “spread over a large area” in northeast Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. It happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 5000 block of Ragsale Drive , just south of Interstate 485. Ragsdale Drive is in the Alta Croft development, and borders Corvian Community High School and Corivan Community Elementary School, maps show. “On arrival, (officers) located a male subject with an apparent gunshot wound. (He) was transported to the hospital by Medic and unfortunately was pronounced deceased at the hospital,” CMPD Maj. Ryan Kendall said in a statement posted on social media. “It is a very large (crime) scene spread over a large area. ... No indication now of the circumstances that led up to this.” The identity of the male has not been released, and Kendall said the department does not have a suspect in custody. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a detective. Anonymous tips can be offered through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Four teens shot at industrial park were attending secretive car meetup, CMPD says One dead, one wounded by gunfire along Woodlawn Road near
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Washam Potts Infill Hearing Tonight
By Dave Vieser — An infill project involving 16 homes adjacent to Washam Potts Road, approximately a quarter-mile from the Westmoreland Road intersection, will be the subject of a Planning Board public hearing Nov. 9 at Cornelius Town Hall. Applicant Nate Bowman is seeking to amend the town’s current...
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Jennifer Rieffer moves to Charlotte to lead Gray Media’s WBTV
Gray Media named Jennifer Rieffer as the new general manager of WBTV (CBS) in Charlotte, North Carolina (DMA 21), effective. A graduate of Morehead State University, Rieffer started her broadcast career in Lexington, Kentucky, where she spent 24 years at the Fox affiliate. She then moved to Flint, Michigan, where she served as general manager overseeing the Fox, NBC and CW stations.
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I-77 Crash Near LaSalle Street Leaves One With Life-Threatening Injuries
A crash on I-77 near LaSalle Street sent two people to the hospital in the early morning hours Monday, with one suffering life-threatening injuries and the other serious injuries. Medic confirmed the wreck happened just after 3 a.m. in north Charlotte. According to WCNC, emergency crews responded to the reported...
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The decline of Charlotte's queer third spaces
Charlotte, North Carolina, a small yet growing city in the South, has a surprisingly rich history when it comes to queer spaces. In 1968, a prominent venue emerged known as The Scorpio. A pioneer in queer spaces in terms of diversity and inclusivity, Scorpio is still in business today. With such a pillar still around, you would think queer spaces are valued and protected. Unfortunately, that is not the case.
The Gaston Gazette
Ranking Gastonia, Shelby high school football teams as Round 2 looms
Here is the USA Today Network’s high school football power rankings in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties , following play on Nov. 6, 2026. 1. Crest (9-1) The word: Crest’s only setback this fall was a 35-21 result to NCHSAA 7A West No. 1 seed and unbeaten Weddington. The Chargers are buoyed by a stubborn defensive unit, one with 54 tackles for loss, 16 ½ sacks and 20 turnovers forced. Up next: NCHSAA 5A West second round vs. Parkwood SECOND ROUND BOUND: See Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA second round pairings WATER WORKS: Ashbrook football scores dominant NCHSAA 6A Round 1 win. Here's how. TOP PERFORMERS: Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA first round honor roll 2. Shelby (9-1) The word: This Shelby team has shown its grit, earning wins in two of the three games in which it trailed in the second half. Its only loss was at rival Crest in overtime. A backfield consisting of sophomores Cruz Scott and Jonas Woods have helped the Golden Lions averaging 320.8 yards and 42.7 points per game. Up next: 3A West second round vs. West Lincoln 3. South Point (9-1) The word: The Red Raiders have won 28 games over
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Charlotte Police May Address Racial Imbalance in Traffic Stops
In response to community demands for change, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson may reconsider her department’s traffic-stop practices. The push came after Patterson confirmed in October that seven officers had for years participated in a text thread containing racist statements. Charlotte police data shows that every year, for every...
The Gaston Gazette
Gastonia-area restaurants open for Thanksgiving or offering takeout
Roasted turkey with a view of the lake. A "steaks-giving" dinner in a restored 1920s theater. A pan of mac and cheese you can pick up before noon and call your own. If your Thanksgiving plans involve letting someone else handle the stuffing, Gaston County has plenty of options. The list below includes restaurants that have announced plans and others that were open last year. Holiday hours can change, so call ahead. Dine-in with special menus Drift on Lake Wylie , 315 M Lanyard Lane in Belmont, will serve a three-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu for $60 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Reservations start at 11:30 a.m. and are available through OpenTable. The restaurant will close at 8:30 p.m. It is the only menu offered that day. Diners choose a wedge, Caesar or market greens salad, or shrimp and lobster bisque. The main course is roasted turkey with sweet onion apple stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish and two sides. Dessert options are cheesecake with pumpkin anglaise, Key lime pie or crème brûlée. The phone number is 980-351-0111. Webb Custom Kitchen , 182 S. South St. in downtown Gastonia, will serve a Thanksgiving menu from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in