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First Alert: Chance for thunderstorms, heavy rain in Wednesday’s forecast
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The forecast for the next seven days continues to look unsettled with several chances for more showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is underway until 3 p.m. for Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is underway until 8...
'Eyes on the street:' Gastonia police receive federal grant for surveillance system
The Gastonia Police Department received nearly $1 million in federal grant money for a sophisticated surveillance system that would use hundreds of cameras around the city to help police monitor streets and public spaces for crime. The police department received $963,000 that will allow them to turn a room in the police department...
NC Highway Patrol: Shelby woman struck, killed
A Shelby woman was struck and killed while out walking Friday night, according to North Carolina Highway Patrol. Trooper B. Theis said Natalie Lail Whitaker, 46, was walking on Polkville Road just south of Zion Church Road around 9:30 p.m. when she was struck by a car and then run over by a second car.
Teen accused of killing man in York, solicitor says
YORK, S.C. — A teen is in custody and accused of killing a man in a South Carolina city earlier in May. On Tuesday, the 16th Circuit Solicitor's Office confirmed to WCNC Charlotte a 15-year-old was charged with one count of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder. A detention hearing is likely within the next week.
Meet Gaston County's new District Court judge
The first time Holden Clark watched a murder trial, he was 14 years old. He had an uncle who was an attorney in Florida who would take Clark to court with him. "When I was 14 years old, he let me sit in on a murder trial with him, so I spent six weeks down there, watching this trial, and I was infatuated with it. And I knew at that point, that's what I wanted to do," Clark said.
Autopsies released for 2 of the 4 officers killed in east Charlotte shootout
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Autopsies have been released for two of the four law enforcement officers who were shot and killed two weeks ago while trying to serve a warrant in east Charlotte. The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office released the autopsies of NC Department of Adult Corrections...
Coaches Confidential: What's on Gastonia, Shelby baseball, softball coaches' wish lists?
What is on the wish list of high school baseball and softball coaches in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties?. We granted area coaches anonymity, allowing them to offer their perspective on a bevy of topics affecting high school athletics as part of a series called “Coaches Confidential.” Today’s question: What changes would you like to see enacted for high school baseball and/or softball?
Lake Norman fishing duo set to put on bass fishing tournament
LAKE NORMAN, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Usually, it’s sunset or sunrise. “When fishing, there’s always hope.” It can be on the water or off the pier. The time and location always change, but Wes Richardson and Russell Rauch are always searching for it. “You can get away from all your troubles,” said Russell. The […]
Gaston high schoolers to put on unique fashion show
Clothing designed and sewn by Gaston County students will be on display Saturday at a Gastonia fashion show for people whose attire requires special modifications. The students from Cherryville High School and Webb Street School spent weeks crafting the special designs for students who struggle to find pieces that fit their special needs, according to a news release from the Gaston County Museum.
At this Gaston County prom, the seniors graduated years ago
It’s nearly the end of the school year, and that means it’s prom season — a time to go shopping for dresses and asking around for dates. In Gaston County, teenagers aren’t the only ones hitting the dance floor this spring. Some of the county’s older residents are as well.
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