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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.
Summer recap: A look at how schools are spending the break
Several schools stayed busy over the summer as students took a much-needed break. Here are some highlights in education from Mecklenburg and Union counties since June 7, the last day of school for most students:. • June 10: The Charlotte City Council approved a fiscal year 2025 budget that included...
Cat tests positive for rabies in Mecklenburg County
Woody is a Charlotte native who came to WFAE from the world of NASCAR where he was host of NASCAR Today for MRN Radio as well as a pit reporter, turn announcer and host of the NASCAR Live pre race show for Cup Series races. Before that, he was a news anchor at WBT radio in Charlotte, a traffic reporter, editor of The Charlotte Observer’s University City Magazine, News/Sports Director at WEGO-AM in Concord and a Swiss Army knife in local cable television. His first job after graduating from Appalachian State University was news reporter at The Daily Independent in Kannapolis. Along the way he’s covered everything from murder trials and a national political convention to high school sports and minor league baseball.
Records: Mecklenburg County led NC in juvenile drownings in 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - State records revealed that 37 people 18 years or younger drowned across North Carolina in 2023. Of those deaths, nearly half (18) were children five years old or younger. Eight of those were 1-year-olds. According to the records, Mecklenburg County had the most juvenile drowning deaths...
The Weekender, July 26-28
The Weekender is brought to you by Michael Matus, your local Ameriprise financial advisor. Carolina Show Ski Team: Show at Windjammer Park, Tega Cay, 7:00PM. Soul Creek Revival: Live at Tega Cay Tavern, 6:00 PM. Scott Lowder: Live at Crossroads Bar and Grill, 6:00 PM. Karaoke: John’s Place, 8:00PM.
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 taste of Paris: Amelie’s French Bakery offering Olympic-themed dessert box
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Add something sweet to your Olympic watch party with this bakery’s Olympic box. Summer Marquez, general manager at Amelie’s French Bakery, joined us this afternoon to talk about the Olympic box Amelie’s is offering. The Olympic box includes a variety of French...
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.
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