crime

1 person seriously hurt in stabbing near UNC Charlotte campus

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was seriously injured in a stabbing near the UNC Charlotte campus, Medic confirmed.  Paramedics responded to a reported stabbing near the intersection of University City Boulevard and Broadrick Boulevard early Friday. Medic confirmed one person was taken to Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. …
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Lawmakers discuss sentencing reform, community-intervention to tackle youth crime in South Carolina

Lawmakers are finalizing recommendations from a committee tasked with addressing crime in South Carolina among minors. COLUMBIA, S.C. — A House committee has wrapped up a series of hearings on crime among kids and teens in South Carolina. Lawmakers in the Ad Hoc committee wanted to figure to ways to address crime, hearing from officials and community members on issues ranging from status offenses like truancy, to weapon offenses and violence. …
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Defense attorney challenges assault charges on Charlotte protester with video evidence

Heather Morrow faces felony charges of assaulting a federal officer following her arrest on Sunday outside a Department of Homeland Security office in Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A defense attorney is challenging federal assault charges against a Charlotte woman arrested during a protest at an immigration enforcement facility, claiming video evidence contradicts the government’s account of the incident.…