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Burned bobcats missing after Crowders Mountain-Coyote fire, conservation center says

December 10, 2024

The Carolina Conservation Wildlife Center said the bobcats were seen near Crocker Road in Kings Mountain on Monday. KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Wildlife workers are searching for two bobcats who were severely burned in the major wildfire at Crowders Mountain State Park.…

Ringo Starr, All Starr Band announce Charlotte concert date

December 9, 2024

Ringo will visit 10 cities in June 2025 with a little help from his friends. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ringo Starr, the famed drummer from The Beatles will make a stop in Charlotte on his 2025 tour. Starr and his All Starr Band will perform at Charlotte’s Ovens Auditorium on June 25, 2025.…

Fired Charlotte Country Day administrator had ‘hundreds’ of photos of women on devices, affidavit says

December 9, 2024

Scott Waybright faces 10 counts in connection with the investigation, detectives said. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A recently fired administrator at Charlotte Country Day School is facing nearly a dozen charges related to secret peeping, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said. Detectives were contacted by Charlotte Country Day School on Nov.…

Are you allergic to your Christmas tree?

December 9, 2024

You probably have already put up your Christmas tree and whether it’s real or fake if you are sneezing more than usual could it be the tree? CHARLOTTE, N.C. — ‘Tis the season. You probably have already put up your Christmas tree and whether it’s real or fake… If you are sneezing more than usual… Could it be the tree?…

Person shot, killed by Gaston County police

December 9, 2024

While officers were responding to a 911 call, there was an “encounter” between police and someone at the scene, according to the police department. STANLEY, N.C. — One person has died after being shot by a Gaston County Police officer on Saturday, the police department confirmed.…

12-year-old shot during ‘street fight’ in Monroe dies

December 9, 2024

MONROE, N.C. — A 12-year-old who was shot following a “large street fight” on Saturday evening has died, Monroe Police confirmed. Monroe Police responded to a reported shooting on Skywatch Lane, which is just off MLK Jr. Boulevard, around 6:30 p.m.…

Nurse honored as Hyundai Hometown Hero for Helene relief efforts

December 9, 2024

Despite facing her own storm damage and other personal trials this year, Jennifer Triplett has been tirelessly helping others recover from the historic storm. BOONE, N.C. — Jennifer Triplett, a nurse from Blowing Rock, North Carolina, has been recognized as the latest Hyundai Hometown Hero.…

Watch as the Coast Guard rescues two from downed aircraft

December 9, 2024

Two people were airlifted after their small airplane went down along the Little Black River near Georgia and South Carolina on Saturday. SAVANNAH, Ga. — Two people were rescued after their plane crashed near the Little Black River in South Carolina on Saturday.…

Suspects arrested in 2011 cold case murder in Statesville

December 9, 2024

One of the suspects was out on bond for an unrelated murder case, investigators said. IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — Two people were arrested last week in connection with a 2011 homicide in Statesville, Iredell County investigators said. On Monday, Sept. 11, 2011, Statesville police responded to a shooting at the Myrtle Place Apartments near downtown.…

Crews battle wildfire at Crowders Mountain State Park

December 9, 2024

Rain overnight helped crews contain the fire, which burned over 700 acres. KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Fire crews are battling a 700-acre wildfire at Crowders Mountain State Park, with the blaze now 95% contained as of 3:45 p.m., according to Gaston County officials. …