December 2025 – Pride Magazine

NC trooper shoots, kills man who reportedly displayed gun during Caldwell County crash

December 6, 2025

NC State Highway Patrol said it happened during the afternoon on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A man died Saturday after by a state trooper who encountered him armed with a handgun at a traffic crash scene, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.…

Another round of wintry mix for the mountains, foothills Monday

December 6, 2025

The wedge should begin to break overnight, allowing for sunshine to return Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weekend Weather Cloudy and chilly for today with that wedge holding strong through mid-afternoon, keeping highs only in the 40s with patchy drizzle possible. However, we should see some clearing by the evening, just in time for the ACC Championship game in Uptown.…

CMPD says anonymous tip led to seizure of guns, drugs, cash

December 6, 2025

One person now faces charges. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested a man on drug trafficking charges after an anonymous tip led investigators to an apartment in southwest Charlotte. The Southwest Crime Reduction Unit launched an investigation along Yancey Road near South Tryon Street following a CrimeStoppers tip that alleged a person was selling narcotics from their apartment, according to a statement from CMPD.…

Cleveland County authorities seek help finding missing woman last seen in Kings Mountain

December 6, 2025

CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 58-year-old woman last seen in Kings Mountain. Carla Elizabeth Mull was last seen near South Railroad Avenue and West Gold Street, according to the sheriff’s office. She may be “confused or disoriented,” the sheriff’s office said. …

Magical Toy Drive celebrates 25 years of helping Charlotte families this holiday season

December 6, 2025

WCNC Charlotte has teamed up with The Salvation Army for 25 years to help those less fortunate who need help putting gifts under the tree this year. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This year marks a milestone for one of the Charlotte area’s most beloved holiday traditions.…

Unattended candle causes $325K in damages in Charlotte house fire

December 6, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A house fire caused by an unattended candle left burning resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages, according to the Charlotte Fire Department. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Saturday, fire crews responded to a home on Sylvania Avenue, which is just off North Tryon Street.…

Suspect arrested after stabbing on Charlotte light rail had previously been deported, court documents show

December 6, 2025

This incident comes less than four months after a deadly stabbing on the Blue Line claimed the life of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man is in custody after a reported stabbing on the Charlotte Area Transit System Blue Line light rail early Friday evening, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said.…

WIC to cover only store brand or lowest-cost milk starting Dec. 8 in South Carolina

December 6, 2025

The South Carolina Department of Public Health says WIC will only pay for store brand or the lowest-cost milk starting Dec. 8. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health announced that beginning December 8, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program will only cover the cost of store brand milk or the lowest-cost milk option available.…

Shooting reported in northeast Charlotte

December 6, 2025

Medic said it happened around 9 p.m. along Orchard Trace Lane, off of North Tryon Street. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said the victim had multiple gunshot wounds.…

5 people hurt in crash on I-77, Medic says

December 6, 2025

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Five people are being treated for injuries after a crash early Saturday morning on Interstate 77. It happened near the exit for Gilead Road in Huntersville. Details about what led up to the crash aren’t clear at this time, but Medic confirmed five people were taken to a local hospital to be treated for serious injuries.…