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Thomas was last seen on Feb. 13, 2023, and was reported missing on Feb. 17, 2023. Her body was found in Jackson County.

UNION COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Three people have been arrested in connection to the homicide of a Monroe woman, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Ali Thomas’ remains were found in a national forest in Jackson County earlier this month. Officials conducted an autopsy to confirm the body’s identity, and have ruled her death a homicide.

UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Over a month after a woman was reported missing in Union County, three people have been arrested for her death. On Monday, the Union County Sheriff's Office announced that Michael Kasminoff, 51, Brandon Kisiah, 27, and Amanda Griffin, 42, were arrested for the death of Alison Thomas, 37.

MONROE – Union County Public Schools named 10 finalists for district-wide Teacher of the Year in honor of their dedication, innovation and ability to inspire students to achieve. Superintendent Andrew Houlihan and district leaders surprised each finalist March 20 at their schools. “I always look forward to going out...

ANSON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A teen was fatally shot in Anson County and a homicide investigation is underway, the Anson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Saturday. Deputies responded to calls regarding a traffic accident on Friday near Airport Road in Wadesboro. Tony Gainey, 19, was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was […]

UPDATE: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say Rita Alejandro was found in Waxhaw and is being reunited with her family. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A woman is missing in south Charlotte and the public’s assistance is being asked for to find her, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said on Monday. Rita Alejandro, 85, was last seen on Monday morning […]

On March 8, 2023, Matthews Fire and EMS responded to a call at Planet Fitness on East Independence Boulevard.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police are trying to locate an 85-year-old woman that was last seen driving in south Charlotte Monday morning. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says a Silver Alert has been issued for Rita Bauer Alejandro. She was last seen around 7 a.m. headed northbound on Rea Road. The family of Rita Alejandro is concerned for her safety. Police say she is possibly suffering from cognitive issues.

A man died after being shot while driving in Anson County, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Union County Health Department inspected these restaurants from March 10 to 16:. • Juke Box Deli And Pub, 5801 W. Hwy 74 Business Village – 93 • NY Pizza & Pasta, 624 Indian Trail Road – 96.5. • Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 6120 Creft Circle Lake Park...

The Matthews Police Department has found the man accused of shooting another man in Matthews Saturday morning.

WADESBORO — Open Doors Center for Children (NC Pre-K, not a daycare) in Wadesboro received five stars with no violations during a Licens

WADESBORO — The Anson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that was discovered following a traffic accident.

MONROE — N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will start building a roundabout next week at the intersection of N.C. 200 and N.C. 218 in Union County, requiring the intersection to be closed to traffic after rush hour Monday morning. During construction, non-truck traffic will follow a posted detour...

Waxhaw, N.C. — A junior quarterback from Union County has pledged to attend and play football at the United States Air Force Academy. Evan Medders, a 6-foot, 195-pound dual threat quarterback made his big announcement on Sunday. Medders also held an offer from Charleston Southern University. On Monday night,...

Mar. 18—MONROE -Monroe High School senior Lindsey Bevak suspected something was up. The star soccer player was recently called out of class by Monroe Principal Tom Prohaska to stop by his office one afternoon, but with no details as to why. When Bevak showed up, the principal said he...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – An investigation is underway after a van and tractor-trailer collided overnight not far from Pageland, South Carolina Highway Patrol announced on Saturday. Troopers responded to calls regarding the incident around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday on US 601 near Stateline Road, just north of Pageland. One victim was found […]

MINT HILL – Town commissioners approved a rezoning to allow a 55,000-square-foot mixed-use office building at 11110 Lawyers Road. Commissioners are allowing the applicant, R DO-B, to build a table-top parking structure with a basement second level to accommodate about 242 spaces. The site sits on six acres at the corner of Lawyers Road and Evans Road.

WADESBORO — Medicaid has been expanded in the state of North Carolina, opening the doors for 600,000 state residents to apply after the

Monroe, NC- Coker had some great performances from their players on the first day of the invite. Coker had some great competition in the field taking on two nationally ranked teams in Wingate and Lander University. Kathleen Escobar led the Cobras shooting 81 through the first day. Daniella Gyoni followed...