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Officer shot in Chesterfield County, officials searching for suspect
MCBEE, S.C. — A McBee police officer is receiving treatment at a hospital after being shot in Chesterfield County, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) confirmed. Authorities are now searching for the man accused of shooting the officer, Alston Modlin. The McBee Police Department requested an investigation from...
Person in hospital after northeast Charlotte shooting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person is fighting for their life in the hospital after being shot in northeast Charlotte on Friday morning, according to Medic. The shooting happened around 1 a.m. on Nevin Rd. near West Sugar Creek Road. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries,...
Charlotte shelter dogs hang with Hootie & the Blowfish and Edwin McCain
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A handful of adoptable pups from CMPD Animal Care and Control just got to hang out with Hootie and the Blowfish band members and crew, along with singer-songwriter Edwin McCain. The musical artists were performing at PNC Music Pavilion on Thursday. The invitation was extended in...
Dozens of pets seized in Caldwell County cruelty case find second chance out of state
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Dozens of dogs and cats seized earlier this month in a Caldwell County cruelty case are off to start a new chapter of life. The Humane Society of the United States said it has taken in 55 dogs and four cats saved from what authorities called "hoarding conditions" in Lenoir. The organization arrived Wednesday to retrieve the pets from Caldwell County Animal Care and Enforcement.
30 seasons: Midseason QB changes have mixed results in Panthers history
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Andy Dalton will start for the Carolina Panthers in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders after Bryce Young was benched. Young failed to throw a touchdown in the season's first two games and accounted for only 245 yards passing as the team was outscored by a combined score of 73-13.
One year later | How a missing golden retriever from New York brought a Charlotte community together
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the Calteaux family gathered around their web camera from New York to share updates on their beloved golden retriever Lucy, it was clear their family was beautifully complete again. At one point, Dana, Glenn, their two boys, and their two pups (including Lucy) made an appearance all at once, and their joy was apparent.
Man kills wife, then self, in Morganton, Burke County deputies say
MORGANTON, N.C. — A wife and husband are dead after investigators said the husband reportedly killed her at their Morganton home before dying by suicide. The Burke County Sheriff's Office said they responded to a home along Stephens Road in Morganton around noon Wednesday, near North Green Street. They were originally called for a disturbance with multiple gunshots in the area. Deputies arrived to find Rita Hoglen dead in her home.
'Beyond an impact' | Charlotte nonprofit's mobile showers program offers dignity for unhoused neighbors
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On any given day, MaShonna Hughes is a busy woman. “Sometimes people just need a simple hey. People just need a simple, 'hi, how are you doing' with genuine, authentic intentions behind that,” she said. Hughes is not only providing intentional conversations, but with the...
How a read-a-thon for babies in Novant Health's NICU is helping families
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This year, Novant Health is taking part in a nationwide Babies With Books Read-A-Thon. The hospital is offering all sorts of books to families inside the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). While it's clear the newborn babies will benefit, the hospital says parents also benefit. Novant...
'These crimes can happen anywhere' | Police urging people to be on alert after video shows wallet theft at Publix
GASTONIA, N.C. — Police are asking the public to be on alert after three men are accused of working together to steal from distracted individuals. Surveillance video shared by the Gastonia Police Department shows a woman shopping at the Publix on Hoffman Road. She can be seen turning to the right, when a man wearing a baseball hat, a purple shirt and a medical face mask can be seen taking her wallet out of the purse she had in her shopping cart.
'My son is dead' | Family grieves after 2-year-old boy Great Falls, SC boy killed by gunfire
GREAT FALLS, S.C. — A 2-year-old boy was shot and killed at a home in Chester County on Wednesday, officials said. The shooting happened at a home on Washington Street in Great Falls, according to the Chester County Sheriff's Office. The toddler was taken to MUSC Medical Center in Lancaster where he died from his injuries.
Parent files lawsuit in connection with rollover school bus crash that injured 8 kids
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — The father of a Chesterfield County student who was hurt when a school bus flipped over in 2022 filed a lawsuit against the school district and bus driver. The crash happened on McCaskill Road back in August 2022. South Carolina state troopers cited the driver...
12 things to do this weekend in Charlotte | QC Happenings
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Get outside for a warm and sunny weekend in Charlotte. It'll be jam-packed, with Festival in the Park, A Vibe Called Fresh, a Charlotte FC match and more. See what's happening!. Friday, Sept. 20. Live Under The Oaks @ Birkdale Village. Kick your weekend off with...
Here's why hundreds of schools have replaced their playgrounds nationwide
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There's a nationwide push to replace thousands of school playgrounds thanks to Mother Nature. As temperatures continue to rise year after year, playgrounds are becoming dangerously hot for kids. Let's connect the dots. Older playgrounds were built using asphalt, which only magnifies the health risks of...
Art, music, demonstrations expected at Downtown Hickory Art Crawl
HICKORY, N.C. — A variety of forms of art -- including fabric art, pottery, paintings and more -- will line the streets in downtown Hickory on Thursday. It's all part of the Downtown Hickory Art Crawl. The art crawl kicks off at 5 p.m. with two parties, one at...
Charlotte man scores $100,000 lottery prize
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte man scored a $100,000 lottery prize when he took a chance on a scratch-off game, lottery officials said. Jorge Meraz Mendez bought his lucky $5,000,000 Ultimate ticket from the BP on Yorkmont Road in Charlotte. When he scratched it off, Meraz Mendez won $100,000.
Metallica is extending its M72 World Tour into a third year. Here's when it's coming to Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Metallica is extending its M72 World Tour into a third year, with 21 newly-announced shows in North America in 2025. One of those shows will be in the Queen City. The band will perform at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The 2025...
Highway Patrol looking for Freightliner in deadly I-40 crash
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — A Morganton man was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer along Interstate 40 in Burke County on Wednesday, state troopers said. The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. on westbound I-40 near exit 104, which is for Enola Road in Morganton. Troopers said a newer Freightliner Cascadia was traveling west when the driver hit a pedestrian. The truck driver left the scene before police arrived.
'Cars crash into our yard,' | Gastonia community calling for enhanced safety measures in their neighborhood
GASTONIA, N.C. — Michael Barrett and his family love sitting on their front porch. While they enjoy nature, often the whistle from their wind chimes is interrupted by reviving sounds of engines as cars race down their street. "I just think they're crazy they're fly up and down the...
High-achieving undocumented students receiving college opportunities from scholarship program
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte area company is offering big scholarships to undocumented students hoping to go to college. Red Ventures launched the Golden Door Scholars program 10 years ago, making sure students who don’t have access to federal aid still have opportunities to pay for college. The...
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