One person dead following shooting incident on I-77 in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — One man was killed and two others were seriously injured in a shooting early Saturday morning on Interstate 77, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Police said officers responded shortly after midnight to a reported assault with a deadly weapon in the 1000 block of Vail Road. Upon...
Road Rage Shootout Near York High School Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized; Teen Detained
YORK, S.C. — An 18-year-old male has been detained and a 72-year-old man is hospitalized following a road rage incident that escalated into a shootout near York Comprehensive High School...
Walk for Peace Updates Journey Timeline: Pilgrimage Expected to Reach Rock Hill, Fort Mill...
As the “Walk for Peace” continues its cross-country journey, organizers have released an updated itinerary for the coming weeks, highlighting key milestones as the group moves through the Carolinas and...
CMS leaders warn low teacher pay threatens classroom stability
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials are sounding the alarm on teacher compensation, warning that low salaries combined with rising living costs are driving experienced educators out of the district. CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill joined county leaders this week in calling for immediate...
Gastonia considers transitional housing project for homeless people
Gastonia is in discussions with a developer to consider using HOME-American Rescue Plan money to fund a proposed transitional housing development. At a meeting in December, Gastonia City Council gave staff the go ahead to continue negotiations with Towne Inc. for the development of a transitional housing development....
North Carolina middle school principal placed on leave following DWI arrest
A Cabarrus County Schools principal is out on bond following a DWI-related arrest in Mecklenburg County, court records confirm.
Arctic blast may bring cold and snow to the Carolinas later this week
There are signs of a weak system that could bring rain and possibly a few snow showers to the Carolinas on Thursday.
Mother accepts plea from man who fatally shot son in road rage incident
A judge offered a victim’s mother the option to reject a plea from the man who shot her son in 2021 on Interstate 85.
Monroe Police investigate death at Red Roof Inn
According to Monroe Police, detectives were called to the Red Roof Inn at 608 W. Roosevelt Boulevard on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 10.
Gov. Stein marks January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Administration says human trafficking is one of the state’s most pressing issues. It’s why organizations like Present Age Ministries are working to turn that narrative around. “Start to interrupt the pathway to victimization sooner, which completely helps change the...
