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North Carolina

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5 Carolina restaurants named ‘Best of the Best Restaurants’ by Tripadvisor

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By FOX Carolina News Staff
Five Carolina restaurants have been named the ‘Best of the Best Restaurants’ by Tripadvisors Travelers’ Choice.

Mecklenburg County

Langston Demacy Collins

Medic: One killed in drunk driving crash on I-85 North

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
That portion of the interstate was closed to traffic for almost three hours.

South Carolina

Deputy Jacob Erin Salrin

Richland County deputy dies in on-duty car crash

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Tiffany Tran-Ozuna and Marcus Flowers
Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) announced the death of one of their deputies after an on-duty car crash.

Union County

The game featured Forest Hills High School and Monroe High School.

Fight breaks out at high school football game in Monroe

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
The game featured Forest Hills High School and Monroe High School.

Crime

The stabbing happened at the Days Inn on Riverview Road.

Coroner: Man stabbed to death at Rock Hill hotel

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
The stabbing happened at the Days Inn on Riverview Road.

Crime

MEDIC said the shooting happened before the Statesville Road exit on Interstate 85 North just...

MEDIC: One seriously injured in shooting on I-85 in Charlotte

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
MEDIC said the shooting happened before the Statesville Road exit on Interstate 85 North just before 7 p.m.

South Carolina

The looming federal government shutdown would have far-reaching impacts, ranging from delayed...

How government shutdown could impact food assistance for 600K-plus South Carolinians

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Mary Green
The looming federal government shutdown would have far-reaching impacts, ranging from delayed paychecks for federal workers to the closure of national parks.

News

Teachers at Nana's Place received wage increases and bonuses as a result of the federal funding.

‘We have to get creative’: Federal funding helping child care centers recover from pandemic comes to end

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Caroline Hicks
Roughly $932 million in child care stabilization grants have gone to more than 4,000 centers across North Carolina.

Mecklenburg County

City leaders are looking at options to help lessen the blow of higher property tax rates after...

Financial relief for Mecklenburg County homeowners

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Dedrick Russell
“My tax bill almost doubled,” Mecklenburg County homeowner Claudette Smith said. “Which was surprising to me.”

South Carolina

Daniel Shealy, a former Rock Hill Police officer, was fired amidst child pornography allegations.

Rock Hill officer fired after facing child porn allegations

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff and Lowell Rose
Police said the officer is facing criminal charges after an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation.
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Union County

Another resident hit with flag violation in Union County neighborhood

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
WBTV reached out to the HOA earlier this week and heard nothing back.

News

Tyson Foods plant to lay off hundreds of workers in Wilkesboro

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ron Lee
“It’s going to take a big effect as a whole to businesses as well as people.”

Gaston County

Police respond to 3 separate overnight shootings in Gaston County

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
Three men were hurt in the shootings.

Crime

Man charged in 2022 attempted rape on Charlotte greenway

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:18 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
He is currently housed in the Mecklenburg County Jail on a $116,500 bond, according to the CMPD.

Carolina Panthers

Panthers’ Bryce Young to play Sunday, returns from ankle injury

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:09 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The team said Friday that Young has been cleared to play this weekend against the Vikings.

Traffic

Multi-car crash slows traffic on I-40 E in Burke County area, troopers say

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:05 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Troopers said there were no serious injuries they are aware of at this time.

National

Airports brace for impacts from impending government shutdown

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:22 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
TSA and air traffic controllers will continue to work, but there could be longer wait times, fewer staff and potential cancellations and delays.

Gaston County

CMPD: Gastonia police officer arrested, charged

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:01 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The officer was arrested on Thursday by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

South Carolina

2 U.S. Marshals shot, Georgia fugitive dies at Irmo-area hotel

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:18 AM EDT
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By Mayra Parrilla-Guerrero and Tiffany Tran-Ozuna
U.S. Marshals confirmed a suspect is dead and two of their officers were hurt in an officer-involved shooting at an Irmo-area hotel.

Crime

Salisbury Police recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:35 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Salisbury Police Department Victims Advocacy division will host two initiatives in October to bring greater awareness to domestic violence.

Top Story

Country music star Morgan Wallen adds second Charlotte show in 2024

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:23 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Currently one of the genre’s biggest names, Wallen will perform at Bank of America Stadium on July 18.

Community

Hundreds of volunteers to begin work on Habitat for Humanity housing project in Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:36 AM EDT
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By Faith Alford
More than 900 people will help build 27 homes in west Charlotte over the next week.

Top Story

‘It’s nothing that a child should have to go through’: Cornelius Police captain speaks about losing son to cancer, raising awareness

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:50 AM EDT
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By Alex Giles
Jennifer Thompson and her family lost 5-year-old Jace to cancer in 2018.

Mecklenburg County

Charlotte schools set for first football games since district addressed recent fights

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:31 AM EDT
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By Mary Calkins
Large fights broke out at both Harding University and West Charlotte high schools last week.

South Carolina

Deputies searching for chase suspect in Chester County

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:15 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The suspect reportedly fled on foot after leading a vehicle chase on Friday morning.

Mecklenburg County

Firefighters extinguish fire at south Charlotte building, no injuries reported

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:51 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The fire happened along Nations Crossing Road early Friday morning.

News

‘An ambitious vision’: Renaissance West Community Initiative celebrates 10-year anniversary

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By Cam Gaskins
10 years ago, a group of community leaders in the Renaissance West area of Charlotte decided to come together and work towards a comprehensive, holistic approach to fighting poverty in the area.

Crime

Mother and daughter arrested after Chester High School fight

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:07 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The fight happened Wednesday at Chester High School, according to the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.

Mecklenburg County

Wells Fargo plans logos on former Duke Energy Center

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 8:58 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
There’s a plan to place two new Wells Fargo signs atop the former Duke Energy Center at 550 S. Tryon St.

Crime

One taken into custody after shots fired at Lake Wylie Arby’s, deputies say

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 8:34 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Deputies said shots were fired inside the restaurant. No one was hit or injured.

Mecklenburg County

1 dead in crash involving CATS bus, motorcycle in north Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 8:15 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened at North Graham Street and West Craighead Road.

News

More businesses reporting organized retail theft to police in Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:38 PM EDT
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By Caroline Hicks
CMPD created an Organized Retail Crime Task Force in 2019.

Breaking

Troopers: Man charged after deadly motorcycle crash in Rowan Co.

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened at Karriker Road and Montana Drive.

Mecklenburg County

Concern continues over proposed Piper Glen development despite changes

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Lowell Rose
The developer said he has decreased housing on the property by 40% since February.

News

Davidson family stuck with lien on their home after contractor fails to pay subs

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Claire Kopsky
Attorney: Before you hire a general contractor, complete this checklist

Rowan County

City of Salisbury settles suit with woman police pulled from car by the hair during traffic stop

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:22 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The incident occurred at 8:16 p.m. on May 30 near mile marker 74 on Interstate 85 in Rowan County.

Crime

Officials talk security protocols after lockdown at Chester Co. high school

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:59 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Investigators said a courtyard door was unlocked so students could get back in, and that’s how someone got inside the building.

South Carolina

SCDOT to close southbound lanes on I-77 bridge over Celanese Road in York Co. for repairs

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The lane closures will begin Friday, Sept. 29, starting at 8 p.m.

Rowan County

Salisbury Fire Department reminds residents: “Cooking safety starts with you”

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Salisbury Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention."

Cabarrus County

Harrisburg YMCA Capital Campaign announces opportunities to name sections of new building

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:58 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Harrisburg YMCA Capital Campaign Steering Committee has announced opportunities for financial gifts to be named in honor or memory of individuals or businesses, as it continues to raise money for a new YMCA.

Crime

Woman pleads guilty to killing co-worker at Catawba County business

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Prosecutors said Tangela Parker shot and killed her co-worker in January 2021.

Cabarrus County

Cabarrus County EMS unveiling new headquarters; launching 50-year celebration

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:41 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Cabarrus County Emergency Medical Services will hold the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art headquarters on Wednesday, October 4

Education

Catawba College listed among In Tunes’ 2024 Best Music Schools

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:37 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Catawba College is listed on In Tune Monthly’s Best Music Schools of 2024.

News

Mecklenburg Co. Courthouse reopens following bomb threat, authorities say

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:03 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Deputies said that after a thorough search, no threat had been found.

Mecklenburg County

CMPD: 2 City of Charlotte employees arrested, charged with fraud

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:34 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Police said the two men work for Charlotte Water and used a lost debit card to pay for purchases.

WBTV Investigates

Charlotte schools chief speaks on student safety weeks after refusing to answer questions

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT
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By Nick Ochsner
CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill penned op-ed after rash of violence at school sporting events

Crime

Deputies: Man shot, killed uncle in Cleveland Co., tried to conceal crime

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:53 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
There was a metal object in the back of the victim’s head and deputies became suspicious of the cause of death, according to the sheriff’s office.

Traffic

Vehicle fire closes part of I-85 in Cleveland County

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:38 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Drivers will want to avoid that area.

Mecklenburg County

Busy south Charlotte road closed while crews repair downed power poles

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:27 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Park Road is closed between Selwyn Avenue and Seneca Place.

Top Story

Man arrested after 100K illegal pills found at Stanly County house

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:28 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The house was searched after a large amount of drugs were found inside a vehicle.
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