What may sound like a hunter’s dream is a nightmare for some Tega Cay residents. This city has more deer than solutions on how to deal with them. “It’s a … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Busload of Charlotte middle school students witnessed road rage shooting, CMS says
A busload of Charlotte middle school students witnessed a road rage shooting on West Boulevard, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. It happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, and gun fire … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Mecklenburg activist group meets with CMS to pitch book-rating system in schools
A review committee and rating system are solutions to controversial books circulating in school libraries and classrooms, the leader of a conservative activist group told Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials. Brooke Weiss, … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Frost likely in Charlotte this week. Here’s how to protect plants, gardens
Cooler temperatures are here, especially at night, in the Charlotte region. And with those chilly nights comes frost, which can be damaging to backyard flower and vegetable gardens. Much of … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Queen Miller seeks justice against her abuser
Queen Miller says Michael Peterson raped her when she was his student, but school officials didn’t report him … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Will I-77 South toll lanes happen? Charlotte-area transit board to hear more at meeting
A Charlotte-area transit group on Wednesday will hear more about proposed Interstate 77 toll lanes from I-277 to the South Carolina line. The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization is scheduled … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Is the job market cooling down? Not in Charlotte: ‘We don’t even see a yellow light.’
Construction is wrapping up, social media is abuzz and Peter Han is pretty much set to open the newest location for international grocer Super G Mart in Pineville. There’s just … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
He held a $5 scratch-off through Panthers’ pain. It paid off big.
At least one positive came at the end of the Carolina Panthers’ loss to San Francisco on Sunday. Even David Tepper’s grief and Matt Rhule’s pending doom couldn’t diminish 62-year-old … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Someone hit a top Mega Millions prize in North Carolina on Friday and may not know it
Someone in North Carolina scored a $1 million Mega Millions prize in Friday’s drawing and may not realize they won, as lottery officials said Saturday that no one immediately claimed … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
The highs and lows of recent months for CATS CEO John Lewis: A timeline
Charlotte Area Transit System CEO John Lewis has resigned, effective Nov. 30. He’s been head of the city’s public transit organization for seven years. The last several years have been … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
CATS bus rider hurt when fellow passenger fires a bullet, police say. Arrest made.
Police on Thursday arrested a CATS bus passenger accused of firing a bullet back at the bus he just exited, injuring a fellow passenger. The shooter, identified as 34-year-old Scott … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Harris Teeter parent Kroger to buy Albertsons grocery store chain in $25 billion deal
Harris Teeter’s parent company Kroger and Albertsons announced Friday that the two grocery store chains have entered a $24.6 billion merger agreement. The deal with Kroger, based in Ohio, and … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
NC man bought losing lottery ticket. Then he said God had him try again — and won big
Like every other North Carolina lottery ticket Samuel Cureton had bought over the years, the one he paid $25 for at his local market this week won him nothing but … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
These 4 big transit issues await whoever takes over as the next CATS leader
Whoever succeeds John Lewis as the next CEO of Charlotte’s beleaguered transit system will face a number of big issues from the very outset of the job in one of … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
When it comes to car color choices, Charlotte drivers prefer shades of gray
For Charlotte drivers, it’s mostly black and white when it comes to which car colors they’re likely to show off on the road. An analysis by iSeeCars found that white, … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
First gun of CMS school year found at Julius L. Chambers High School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and police are investigating an incident where a firearm was found on the Julius L. Chambers High School campus Thursday, the district told The Charlotte Observer. It’s the … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Backed by Black homeowners, this nonprofit run by Charlotte attorney fights gentrification
From a young age, Alesha Brown felt called to fight for social justice. “It’s always been a part of me,” said Brown, who now runs her own law firm, the … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Gas prices are creeping up in Charlotte. Here’s why and when they might go back down
After a period of low gas prices during the summer months, there has been a slight early fall uptick in Charlotte. The average price for a gallon of gas in … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Mecklenburg health clinics offer new COVID booster shots. How to make an appointment
People eligible to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot can receive their vaccine from two Charlotte-area clinics through Mecklenburg County Public Health, the county announced. The push comes as county … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Good news, drivers: The South End road angst is winding down.
Work to install a larger main water line, which has caused major traffic headaches in South End, is finally nearing its end, Charlotte Water officials said this week. Crews have … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Investigation: NC town council member fostered ‘pervasive fear’ in police department
The Pineville Town Council on Tuesday voted to censure one of its members, including barring interaction with town staff without supervision, following an investigation into interference with the Pineville Police … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Will taxes go down in Mecklenburg County? Here’s what commissioner candidates think
Property values are expected to go up, but Mecklenburg County tax rates could go down depending on who’s elected to the Board of Commissioners. An initial review by the Mecklenburg … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
