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Mecklenburg County

Firefighters are battling a house fire in east Charlotte on Thursday morning.

Officials investigating latest in string of arson cases in Charlotte

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Mary Calkins
The latest case happened on Paul Buck Boulevard on Thursday morning.

Top Story

CBS reporter David Begnaud is launching a new series unofficially titled "The Amazing Race of...

CBS Mornings launching new series, reporter to find story in mystery destinations

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
Reporter David Begnaud will fly to mystery destinations, where he has 48 hours to find a story.

Traffic

The entrance ramp from Statesville Avenue to I-85 South will be closed in order for crews to...

NCDOT planning major interstate ramp closure in north Charlotte

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
The entrance ramp from Statesville Avenue to I-85 South will be closed for more than a week.

Traffic

A crash involving a box truck took down power lines and caused another car to flip in the...

Crash involving box truck takes down power lines in Steele Creek area

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened at the intersection of Steele Creek Road and Westinghouse Boulevard.

Mecklenburg County

A person was killed at the Scarlet Pointe Apartments in Charlotte on Thursday morning.

Victim ID’d in deadly shooting at northwest Charlotte apartment complex

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The incident happened at the Scarlet Pointe Apartments.

Mecklenburg County

A house under construction broke out on Keswick Avenue in north Charlotte on Thursday.

Firefighters extinguish large house fire in north Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:06 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The blaze broke out on Keswick Avenue on Thursday morning.

Mecklenburg County

Firefighters are battling a house fire in east Charlotte on Thursday morning.

Firefighters put out large fire at vacant house in east Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:02 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The blaze broke out just off East Independence Boulevard on Thursday.

Mecklenburg County

A source said two people were arrested following a police standoff at an east Charlotte...

2 arrested after standoff at east Charlotte apartment complex, source says

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:33 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The situation allegedly began with an argument between a woman and her neighbor.

Mecklenburg County

Medic said a person died in a motorcycle crash along Sharon Road West late Wednesday night.

1 killed in south Charlotte motorcycle crash, Medic says

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:15 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened on Sharon Road West near Hopeton Road.

Education

CMS rolled out its express bus stops at the start of this school year, and is already facing...

CMS express bus routes leaving some magnet school families scrambling

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:10 AM EDT
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By Mary Calkins
Parents have expressed concerns not only with commute time, but also with safety.
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Mecklenburg County

CMPD Animal Care & Control to renovate shelter, needs to move nearly 40 dogs

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:54 AM EDT
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By Faith Alford
The shelter’s goal is to clear 39 kennel spaces by Sept. 26.

State

Republicans ditch efforts to expand legal gambling in NC, will pass budget this week

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:24 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The spending plan will be voted on Thursday and Friday.

Mecklenburg County

County leaders to hear feedback, host meeting after east Charlotte basketball court controversy

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:14 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Many residents near Sheffield Park were upset after a basketball court was replaced with pickleball courts.

Catawba Co.

Man accused of leading Hickory police on chase ending in deadly crash due in court

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:57 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Cynthia Lail and her 12-year-old son were killed after a police cruiser hit their van during the chase.

Lincoln County

‘My actions were unacceptable’: Lincoln Co. commissioner apologizes after DWI arrest

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Jail records show Anita McCall was booked into the Gaston County Jail on Monday night.

Gaston County

Bond revoked for man accused of trespassing, assault at Belmont Abbey College

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff and Lowell Rose
Authorities said the man broke into a residence hall and sexually assaulted a female student.

Carolina Panthers

Panthers to host division-rival Saints in home opener

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 4:03 PM EDT
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By Luke Tucker
Monday night’s matchup will be the first at Bank of America Stadium for rookie QB Bryce Young.

Traffic

NCSHP: Concord Police vehicle involved in I-485 crash near Mecklenburg Co. line

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:10 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened near Exit 47 to Lawyers Road.

Education

Elon University opens Charlotte Regional Center, announces new law program

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:29 AM EDT
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By Mary Calkins
Officials from the university will discuss academic programs coming to Charlotte.

Carolina Panthers

Panthers fall to Saints after sluggish offensive performance

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:51 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Carolina lost 20-17 after another lackluster showing from the Panthers’ offense.

Top Story

Teen discovers hidden camera in airplane bathroom after taking off in Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:34 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The girl found the camera taped to the toilet seat lid.

South Carolina

Police: Suspect turns himself in after man shot, killed in Rock Hill

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 1:20 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The shooting happened on Roddey Street on Saturday night.

NASCAR

Sherry Pollex, philanthropist and longtime girlfriend of NASCAR champion, dies at 44

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 11:34 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Pollex passed away Sunday after a nine-year battle with cancer.

Top Story

McKee Road Elementary wins Panthers spirit rock competition, $2,500 top prize

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 5:36 AM EDT
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By Faith Alford
Art teacher Stephanie Arem used the Panthers’ logo to illustrate the “History of Art.”

Mecklenburg County

Police: 4 hurt in uptown Charlotte shooting

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 4:59 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The shooting happened along North Tryon Street early Monday morning.

Union County

First responders, area nonprofit escort girl battling cancer to school

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 12:33 PM EDT
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By Faith Alford
Since it started more than 20 years ago, Hometown Heroes has served about 280 families.

State

Former North Carolina US Sen. Lauch Faircloth dies at 95

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 9:26 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Faircloth, a native of Sampson County, began his career as a Democrat before joining the GOP.

Education

CMS leaders to discuss projects included in $2.5 billion bond referendum

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 6:16 AM EDT
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By Mary Calkins
The bond, which would fund 30 projects within the district, will be on the Nov. 7 ballot.

Mecklenburg County

Fire heavily damages east Charlotte home, no injuries reported

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 5:07 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The early-morning fire broke out on Donnybrook Place.

Crime

Boyfriend of Allisha Watts appears in court on murder charge

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 3:49 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff, Nikki Hauser and David Whisenant
James Dunmore is suspected of killing Watts on July 16.

Mecklenburg County

Victim in deadly north Charlotte shooting identified, police say

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 12:28 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The shooting happened on Highlander Court late Monday night.

Traffic

Barricaded suspect arrested in northwest Charlotte, investigation underway

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 7:27 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The suspect was in the area of Toddville Road and Freedom Drive.

Education

CMS leaders outline goals for student success, place emphasis on English, math

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 6:29 AM EDT
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By Mary Calkins
Leaders hope to increase test scores by 20 percent by June 2029.

Education

Parents concerned about air conditioning issues at Huntersville school

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:58 AM EDT
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By Mary Calkins
Multiple air conditioning units are not working at Long Creek Elementary School, CMS said.

Coronavirus

CDC signs off on updated COVID vaccine, poll shows less people concerned about virus

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:29 AM EDT
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By Faith Alford
The shot is recommended for everyone six months and older.

Mecklenburg County

Medic: 1 killed in uptown Charlotte stabbing

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 4:54 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The incident happened on North Church Street late Tuesday night.

Crime

Bond raised to $4.5M for man accused of sexual assaults across Mecklenburg Co.

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 5:14 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Police arrested Kelvin Mejia Ortiz over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted at least six women.

Top Story

Carowinds’ Fury 325 named ‘Best Steel Coaster’ in the world

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 7:26 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The award comes just months after a crack in a support beam shut the ride down.

Top Story

Red Cross asking for blood donors as supply runs critically low

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 5:27 AM EDT
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By Faith Alford
The organization is in need of help after low donor turnout this summer.

Mecklenburg County

Communities pause to remember, honor lives lost on 9/11

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT
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By Faith Alford
Monday marks 22 years since the terrorist attacks in New York City.

Mecklenburg County

City leaders to vote on using rarely-used ordinance to tear down dilapidated home

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 6:27 AM EDT
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By Mary Calkins
The house on Aileen Circle is said to be unsafe and has a negative effect on property values.

Mecklenburg County

City Council expected to approve funding for west Charlotte food market

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 4:58 AM EDT
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By Mary Calkins
The city is expected to vote to allot $1.5 million to the opening of the Three Sisters Market.

Top Story

Union County woman wins $700K top prize on scratch-off ticket

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 8:27 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The Marshville resident won the top prize in the Triple 777 game.

Education

NC superintendent requests lawmakers delay implementing Parents’ Bill of Rights

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:50 AM EDT
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By Mary Calkins
The law bars schools from teaching material related to sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-4.

Mecklenburg County

Crews transport historic Siloam School building to east Charlotte for renovations

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:32 AM EDT
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By Faith Alford
The school will be fully restored by 2024 and will be a educational exhibit at the Charlotte History Museum.

Crime

CMPD: Task force recovers over $11M worth of stolen luxury vehicles

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 12:08 PM EDT
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By Faith Alford, David Whisenant and WBTV Web Staff
A trend of thieves stealing cars off dealership lots has run rampant across the area.

Top Story

Panthers holding spirit rock competition for local schools, winners to receive art grant

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 6:44 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Schools are encouraged to create their best Panthers-themed rocks for a chance to win art grants.

Traffic

Busy stretch of I-77 to be closed in Huntersville as interchange construction progresses

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:48 AM EDT
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By Mary Calkins
Southbound lanes will be closed overnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Gilead Road exit.

Lincoln County

1 killed, 2 hurt in Lincoln County crash, troopers say

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:06 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened on Shoal Road on Wednesday afternoon.

Traffic

Crash on I-77 closes lane, causing significant backups near Davidson

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 7:07 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. near the Griffith Street exit.
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