Gastonia’s Operation Naughty List arrests 78 for alleged retail theft, more
GASTONIA, N.C. — The Gastonia Police Department launched Operation Naughty List between Thanksgiving and Christmas to reduce retail theft. Between Nov. 28 and Dec. 19, undercover plain clothes officers from the Street Crimes Unit patrolled various Gastonia stores like Walmart and Target to arrest individuals...
Two Fatalities and Critical Injuries to Child in Charlotte Two-Vehicle Collision; Speed Suspected Factor
Tragedy struck this past weekend in the South Division of Charlotte when a two-vehicle collision led to the deaths of two people and life-threatening injuries to a child. According to official reports released by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the incident occurred on the 7000 block of Ardrey Kell Road...
Memorial service announced for Emma Biffle after tragic Statesville plane crash
CORNELIUS, N.C. — A memorial service has been scheduled for 14-year-old Emma Elizabeth Biffle, who died alongside her father, former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, and two other family members in a Statesville plane crash. Emma's memorial will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, at the Cain Center,...
Officers released from hospital after getting shot in head during child custody exchange
Everyone at the Mint Hill Police Department is breathing a sigh of relief that two officers involved in a deadly child custody exchange were able to walk out of the hospital Saturday afternoon.
West Coast investor expands Charlotte-area footprint with $27.7M purchase in Fort Mill
A real estate investment firm based in Kirkland, Washington, has made another acquisition in the Charlotte region.
Levine Museum of the New South highlights MLK’s legacy
CHARLOTTE – Levine Museum of the New South highlights stories and conversations each January that help people connect Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy to the world we live in today. This year, the museum will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a month-long series of programs...
Fire crews battle west Charlotte flames
Fire crews battled flames at a home in west Charlotte on Sunday afternoon.
Two hospitalized in fire at home neighbors say belongs to NASCAR driver’s family
Fire officials say two people made it out of a house fire in Stanley, but both needed to be transported when crews arrived.
Piedmont Medical Center to take over independent Lake Wylie EMS after nearly 50 years
In January, Piedmont Medical Center will take over the River Hills/Lake Wylie EMS, the community service that has been operational since 1980.
Firefighters Contain Blaze at Outbuilding in Lincoln County, Investigation Underway
Local fire departments responded to a structure fire near Buffalo Shoals Road and Shuford Road. According to the North 321 Fire Department Facebook post, crews were dispatched around 5:46 p.m. to a fire involving a large outbuilding. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading beyond...
