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Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office disputes claims inmates sleep on floor

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is pushing back against claims that some jail inmates are being forced to sleep on the floor. The National Association for Upward Mobility made the allegation earlier this week. In a video released Wednesday night, April 29, Major Anthony Durrah said the claims are not true.
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Cavella Brings Outdoor Living to Life This Spring in Charlotte’s North Tryon Corridor

Cavella features six outdoor living amenities, with a collection of designed spaces that reflect how residents want to live, gather and move throughout their day. Located at 2222 N. Tryon St. at the intersection of NoDa and North End, the 307-home residential community is now leasing. Developed and built by...
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7 years later: Remembering victims of 2019 mass shooting at UNC Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Thursday marks seven years since a mass shooting at UNC Charlotte left two students dead and four others injured. The tragic shooting happened on April 30, 2019, inside a classroom in the Kennedy building on the university’s campus. Two students who were in that classroom...
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport Installs 2,000 Sensors in Nation’s First Smart Runway Project

Charlotte Douglas International Airport will embed 2,000 sensors into its fourth parallel runway next month. This makes it the only runway in the country with this kind of technology built right in. The $6.5 million project, done with UNC Charlotte, will feed the Federal Aviation Administration information on pavement performance and what maintenance is needed — data that neither the agency nor the airport can...
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Over 400 grams of fentanyl intercepted in mail package in West Virginia, North Carolina...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty in federal court after authorities intercepted a package containing more than 1.6 pounds of fentanyl destined for Morgantown. Jaquan Marquis Brock, 29, of Charlotte, pleaded guilty to attempted possession with intent to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl. According to court documents, U.S. Postal […]
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This south Charlotte road is ‘too dangerous’ for a school crossing guard

Crossing Tyvola Road to get to Collinswood Language Academy isn’t for the faint of heart. To the right, a slight curve challenges pedestrians’ view. To the left, drivers pay no mind to a flashing beacon announcing the school zone, said Gerardo Sandoval, a parent of a student at the south Charlotte magnet school. And from both directions, a steady flow of traffic hovers above...
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13 Soul Food Buffets in North Carolina That Locals Can’t Get Enough Of

North Carolina has always had a deep love for soul food, and the buffet-style spots scattered across the state take that love to a whole new level. From crispy fried chicken to slow-cooked collard greens, these restaurants serve the kind of food that makes you feel right at home. Whether...
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Stallings residents rally against proposed motel near daycare

Residents in Stallings are actively opposing a proposed motel development off Whetstone Drive.
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Bar owner speaks out after arson destroys west Charlotte business

Court documents indicate that the suspect attempted to burn down the bar shortly after being ejected and later left a threatening note at the establishment.
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Patti Labelle, Stephanie Mills talk with WBTV ahead of ‘Queens’ tour stop in Charlotte

Patti Labelle and Stephanie Mills sit down with WBTV's Shevaun Bryan to talk about the third leg of their "Queens" tour coming to Charlotte, North Carolina.

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