Detention officer’s killing raises concerns over local federal jail agreements
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Cherokee County community continues to mourn the loss of a detention officer who was shot and killed by an inmate during a routine transport, which has sparked new conversations around the safety and burden placed on local jails that house federal inmates. Investigators say the...
Mecklenburg County Sheriff race heats up as new challenger enters the race
The race for Mecklenburg County Sheriff is officially heating up as Sergeant Ricky Robbins throws his hat in the ring this week.
Nine charged in $23M Medicaid fraud across the Carolinas
Russ Ferguson, U.S. attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, joined North and South Carolina’s attorneys general and other officials on Monday in Charlotte to announce the results of a major health care fraud crackdown. The investigation led to charges against nine people accused of defrauding Medicaid...
West Sugar Creek Road blocked due to crash, downed utility pole
West Sugar Creek Road is blocked south of Hubbard Road Tuesday morning due to crash involving a downed utility pole and power lines.
‘Its a total loss’: Local restaurant asking for community’s help to reopen after fire
CHARLOTTE, NC — For Paula Brown, the days following the fire that severely damaged her restaurant Cocoa’s Jamaican Jerk have been devastating. “It’s a total loss right now with the mold and mildew and everything in there. There’s nothing that can be salvaged,” Brown said.
‘A 12-foot drop off’: Neighbors frustrated with ‘massive hole’ in southeast Charlotte, owner working...
Neighbors of a Cliffside Drive home have been working to get the city to fix a massive hole in the backyard, but code enforcement says there is no code violation, and the homeowner claims a shady contractor left the property in its current condition.
Two people shot and killed in southeast Charlotte neighborhood: Medic
First responders rushed to the 7300 block of Pebblestone Drive on Wednesday afternoon, July 2, for reports of shots fired.
Side Hustles: A look into working as a movie, TV extra
From standing in for crowd scenes to walking through shots, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at how background acting is helping people bring in real cash.
From vaping to insurance rates, here are the new NC laws taking effect in...
Several laws take effect beginning July 1 in North Carolina. While Governor Josh Stein signs a flurry of new legislation into law, many of the bills now in effect bear former Governor Roy Cooper’s signature.
HBCU Placed on Probation Over Financial Responsibility Issues
SACSCOC places Johnson C. Smith on probation for financial responsibility concerns. The post HBCU Placed on Probation Over Financial Responsibility Issues appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
