Lost your dog or cat in Charlotte? Local business launches new alert system.

A North Carolina legislator has added to his pet-centered business to launch a new text-based service to help find lost pets. N.C. Rep. John Bradford, III, a northern Mecklenburg County … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Moms Demand Action seek stricter gun control laws from NC senators

A group of mothers — and one father — gathered outside of Republican Sen. Thom Tillis’ office Thursday in Charlotte to deliver a petition demanding the passage of legislation regarding … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Local school takes extra precautions for graduation after student accused of making threat

A Charlotte charter school took extra precautions for its graduation Thursday night after police charged an 18-year-old student with one count of threatening mass violence at an educational property, according … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Medical marijuana could soon be legalized in NC. Who would qualify for a prescription?

The North Carolina Senate approved a bill that would legalize medical marijuana but if signed into law would only be for a select group of people. Senate Bill 711, which … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

‘I almost started crying:’ Charlotte-area man stops to get a drink, hits lottery jackpot

A Charlotte-area man can thank his thirst for hitting a North Carolina lottery jackpot. Stephen Kardos of Kannapolis was on his way to a Carolina Beach pier in Wilmington when … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Is it legal to ride your bike on a Charlotte sidewalk? Here’s what cyclists need to know

With the recent opening of designated bike paths on two busy streets, Charlotte officials are working to make the city more bicycle-friendly. The first segment of planned bicycle lanes in … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Want to avoid a bad restaurant? How to look up Charlotte-area health inspection scores yourself

An estimated 48 million people each year contract foodborne illnesses, more commonly known as “food poisoning.” About 128,000 people are hospitalized and nearly 3,000 others die from foodborne diseases, according … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Some 911 calls in Charlotte will soon be diverted from police

Charlotte will see wider use of a civilian response team, sending trained mental health professionals — instead of police — to some 911 calls. The initiative, which the city refers … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

CMPD could see a new early intervention system to ID cops with troubling behavior

The City of Charlotte will develop a new internal process to identify police officers who may be displaying troubling behavior, and to update the existing Early Intervention System to flag … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Charlotte proposes $215 million in renovations for Spectrum Center, new practice facility

The city of Charlotte is proposing $215 million in investments that would upgrade the Charlotte Hornets’ home at the Spectrum Center and build the NBA team a practice facility for … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Sib-bee-ling rivalry? One NC family has two chances to win the national spelling bee

Rishidharan “Rishi” Jayakumar will do anything for his little sister. Unless, of course, there’s a spelling trophy at stake. When the siblings from Mooresville found themselves the final two standing … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

As Book Buyers closes one chapter, another opens with new Plaza Midwood location

Prologue In early December, a family-owned used book store in Charlotte got some bad news. The rent at their longtime spot was doubling for Book Buyers. They settled on a … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Charlotte’s population isn’t the only thing growing. Houses are getting bigger, too.

About eight years ago, Steven Bimbo and his wife bought a house along the 2500 block of Bay Street in Charlotte’s Chantilly neighborhood. The price point was good and the … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Southern Baptist Convention sets up a hotline for victims of sexual abuse

People who have been sexually abused by Southern Baptist Convention church leaders now have a number to call for help. On Wednesday, the SBC’s leadership team created a hotline so … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Funeral for Ella Scarborough set in Charlotte. Here’s where and when to pay respects.

A funeral service for longtime Mecklenburg County Commissioner Ella Scarborough will be held Wednesday afternoon. Services will be held at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Road, beginning with … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Expect even bigger crowds at the Charlotte airport. What to know for summer travel

Travelers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport should expect even larger crowds this summer, CLT officials said Thursday. Airport officials say long lines and crowded parking lots will kick off summer … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

These 6 events in the Charlotte area will honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is more than just a day off from work to fire up the grill, lounge by the pool, and hang out with friends and family. It is a … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

NC police searching for suspect in murder after officers find man shot in car

Gastonia Police and first responders found a man shot in a car late Friday. The victim, 35-year-old Shelby resident Garreth Tomar Rondaz Bickham, died at a hospital. Police obtained warrants … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Math teacher secretly filmed students, child porn found on his phone, NC sheriff says

A high school math teacher in the North Carolina mountains was arrested after authorities accused him of secretly filming and photographing students and child porn was found on his phone. … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Rapist recently released from prison now accused in sexual attack of Charlotte woman

Police arrested a convicted rapist who is accused of sexually assaulting a Charlotte woman on Thursday after sneaking into her home through a window. The victim didn’t know her attacker, … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Fact check: The North Carolina NRA chapter claimed Congress tried to raise taxes on guns

In the wake of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers were killed, the National Rifle Association is once again in the … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

Planning a Memorial Day road trip? Here’s where to save at the pump near Charlotte

Those traveling on the road for Memorial Day weekend will find average gas prices in North Carolina have dropped slightly, according to AAA. The current average gas price in North … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service

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