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Officials: Southwest Florida inmate, already serving life for killing fellow inmate, kills again
A Charlotte Correctional Institute inmate has been indicted on first-degree murder charges for the death of another inmate. According to the State Attorney's Office, James Howze died from strangulation on Feb. 29 while alone in a cell with William Tulenko. At the time of the incident, Tulenko had a pending...
A special bond | Unique team of nurses helping kids with heart issues
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Six nurses at Levine Children’s Hospital who all care for kids with heart defects have their own personal connection to their work. "I have a VSD which is a hole in between the two ventricles," Jillian Reed shared. "It was my senior year in high...
NCMEC seeks help finding missing Charlotte teen
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing teen, Linnex Sylvester. Linnex, 16, disappeared from Charlotte, North Carolina on July 22, 2024. He is described as 5’2″, weighs 100 lbs., and has brown eyes with brown hair. Linnex is believed to be in the local area or travel to surrounding cities.
Kaimon Rucker Wants To Help Set ‘Standard’ On UNC Defense
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Players on the North Carolina defense were uniform in their observations of Geoff Collins' infectious zeal on the field during the spring. Dubbed the "Minister of Mayhem," the former Georgia Tech wants the UNC defense to formulate a winning culture and embody an aggressive identity in 2024 — and according to Kaimon Rucker, he made those intentions clear from the moment he arrived. One of Collins' objectives is to instill a mindset into the Tar Heels that they can be one of the ACC's elite defenses and among the best in the country.
Charlotte judges suspend more sentences for violent offenders (07-26-2024–Hour2)
In Mecklenburg County, shooting into an occupied vehicle or dwelling will get you a suspended sentence and probation. And for some reason, local officials are perplexed why the violent crime rate is high.
North Carolina football is rich with Charlotte-area talent
North Carolina football is rich with Charlotte-area talent. North Carolina State linebacker Power Echols (right), a Chambers High School graduate, will take over the leadership role on the Tar Heels' defense as a senior. Power Echols has the North Carolina defense under his control. The 6-foot, 225-pound linebacker is ready...
Ramona Halloway Exits Radio One Charlotte
Ramona Halloway has exited her role as Community Affairs Manager at Radio One Charlotte. Halloway, who previously spent 22 years hosting the Matt & Ramona Show with Matt Harris on “107.9 The Link” turned “Mix 107.9” WLNK, had moved into that role in May 2023. In her most recent role, she was making biweekly appearances on the successor “Mix Mornings with Matt Harris and Liz Luda”, and hosting two weekly podcasts with Harris. She started her career at Country WNKO Newark OH, and has also worked as News Director and morning co-host at WTLC-FM Indianapolis from 1998-2000 and News Director of WNCI Columbus prior to teaming up with Harris at “Z104” WNVZ Norfolk. She has also co-hosted “Charlotte Today” on WCNC-TV and “Fox News Edge” on WCCB-TV.
Panthers greats Cam Newton, Thomas Davis talk Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud
What’s more likely to happen in 2024—Bryce Young becoming a top-16 quarterback or CJ Stroud hitting a sophomore slump? Well, that’s the question a fan just posed to Carolina Panthers greats Cam Newton and Thomas Davis. As an extra to this week’s episode of 4th & 1...
‘I’m in shock’: WBTV intern presented with $1,500 scholarship
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A member of the WBTV News team was given a special surprise on Friday morning. Just like many businesses, WBTV has several interns, many of whom are hoping to pursue a career in journalism. This year’s group of interns includes Lauren Morris, a rising junior who...
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