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Charlotte music teacher taking advantage of pandemic pivot to reach larger audience online

March 15, 2021

The Lady Rockstars have been learning instruments and playing in a band during the pandemic, all online. It’s connecting women across continents. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte musician is helping women connect in an unusual way thanks to a business plan that was actually in place years ago, but is perfectly suited for the pandemic.…

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Are you having issues filing for your missing stimulus money? You're not alone.

March 15, 2021

Are you having issues with filing for that missing stimulus money? You are not the only one. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A lot of WCNC viewers are reaching out to us asking, “where’s the money?” Some didn’t get some of the stimulus money they were owed.…

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Monroe domestic violence shelter needs your donations

March 15, 2021

According to a 2020 study conducted by The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, domestic violence reports have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Carolinas are no exception. “If you want a tangible visible display of resilience and the human spirit you will find it here,” Jessie Lindberg, the executive director of Turning Point, a 42-bed domestic violence shelter in Union County, said.…

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Tracking coronavirus data: Carolinas outbreak map

March 15, 2021

Use the maps below to see where all of the cases of the coronavirus in North and South Carolina have been reported so far. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — At WCNC Charlotte, we are focusing our coronavirus coverage on facts, not fear. We aim to give our viewers the information they need from officials to best protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Petition to have Salisbury K9 officer's badge taken away reaches 75,000 signatures

March 15, 2021

Local PETA members will join other Salisbury residents for a virtual Salisbury City Council meeting on Tuesday to “demand answers from elected officials.” SALISBURY, N.C. — More than 75,000 people have signed a petition to have the badge taken away from a K9 police officer who was involved in a training incident with a canine.…

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'Our community watched in horror' | Salisbury Mayor Pro Tem seeks answers about K-9 Zuul

March 15, 2021

The internal investigation is reviewing actions taken by one of their officers against the animal, according to Salisbury Police Chief Jerry Stokes. SALISBURY, N.C. — Salisbury Mayor Pro Tem, Al Heggins, has submitted questions to the City Manager regarding a training incident involving a Salisbury Police officer and a canine.…

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2 dead, 1 injured in south Charlotte triple shooting

March 15, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people are dead and another person was injured after a triple shooting overnight. CMPD said it happened near the 7500 block of Kings Ridge Drive in south Charlotte. Police said they responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call just after midnight Monday.…

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18-year-old killed in east Charlotte homicide

March 15, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in east Charlotte. The investigation is taking place in the 7000 block of Delta Lake Drive, which is just off East W.T. Harris Boulevard. Police responded to the area shortly before 5 p.m.…

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'The kids need more stability than what they're getting' | CMS increases classroom time for students

March 15, 2021

Group A will attend school in person on Mondays and Tuesdays while Group B will be in person on Thursdays and Fridays. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More steps towards normalcy as school districts increase time for students in the classroom. Starting Monday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ middle and high school students will go to school two times a week.…

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North Carolina police find suspicious devices near church

March 14, 2021

BREVARD, N.C. — Police in North Carolina evacuated local businesses after they found several suspected incendiary devices near a Baptist church and a county building. Police in Brevard said they received a call at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday for a report of the suspected devices in the area of East Morgan street and Gaston streets. …