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Person shot in south Charlotte

April 19, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A person was wounded after an apparent shooting in south Charlotte Friday evening. Medic confirmed one person was hurt along West Woodlawn Road near the interchange with I-77 around 10 p.m. The victim is now in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.…

NC Housing Coalition's annual report highlights housing market inequality

April 19, 2024

With the housing supply already low, homeowners are staying put, squeezing access to viable locations for renters and homebuyers. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Mortgage rates crept past 7% this week, for the first time in 2024. It’s one factor playing into an unstable housing market where North Carolina renters are having trouble keeping up with rent. …

'60 years ago I legally opened a door:' Monument commemorating desegregation unveiled at USC

April 19, 2024

The three became the first Black students at the school since Reconstruction. COLUMBIA, S.C. — A monument now stands on the campus of the University of South Carolina depicting a pivotal moment in the school’s history and the Civil Rights Movement.…

Energy bill debate prompts questions about data centers in South Carolina

April 19, 2024

South Carolina has at least nine data centers already, with four more on the way. COLUMBIA, S.C. — In the debate over South Carolina’s growing energy needs, a focal point has been the discussion of data centers. Data centers are typically large, windowless buildings filled with rows of computer servers.…

Archdale shooting suspect arrested days later by Kannapolis Police Department, police say

April 19, 2024

The manhunt started Tuesday morning when police said Joshua Arquette walked inside Carolina Container and fired multiple shots. KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Police said the Kannapolis Police Department has since arrested Joshua Arquette, the man wanted in connection to a shooting at Carolina Container in Archdale. …

2 armed robbery suspects arrested after police chase, CMPD says

April 19, 2024

Around 4:30 p.m. Friday, police tried to stop a car that was linked to an ongoing armed robbery investigation. The driver did not stop, leading to a police chase. Shortly after, the passenger jumped out of the car near Rogers Street in West Charlotte, where they were promptly arrested.…

Gov. Cooper announces investment in rural NC communities

April 19, 2024

The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approved 31 grant requests around the state, which include Catawba, Gaston and Anson counties. RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved over $10 million in grant funding for over 30 projects across North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced on Friday.…

Charlotte's largest Earth Day celebration kicks off Saturday

April 19, 2024

Visitors will go through four “knowledge stations” and get a stamp to complete their “Earth Passport.” CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Earth Day will be celebrated by over a billion people worldwide in more than 193 countries on Monday. This year for the first time, the Charlotte Museum of History in east Charlotte is the location for the city’s festivities on Saturday.…

Boy shot, wounded in Catawba County

April 19, 2024

CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — A child is in the hospital after being shot Friday evening just south of Hickory. While the sheriff’s office confirmed those details, further information isn’t being released since the investigation is ongoing. WCNC Charlotte will update this article once new information is shared.…

No students hurt after CMS bus rear-ended, district says

April 19, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus was rear-ended in south Charlotte Friday afternoon while nearly four dozen students were on board. The district confirmed Bus 297 had 41 students on board from Smithfield Elementary School when the incident happened around 3:30 p.m.…