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Meet the 18 CMS educators being honored at the Gem Awards

April 23, 2024

These teachers and teacher assistants go above and beyond daily for Charlotte-Mecklenburg School students. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Teachers are the glue of society, educating our children and ensuring they learn complicated subjects while encouraging them to become critical thinkers. Heartbreakingly, they are often underappreciated.…

Teen charged with killing another teen in east Charlotte

April 23, 2024

CMPD said the suspect faces a trio of charges tied to the shooting from earlier in April. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 17-year-old is accused of killing another teen earlier this month in east Charlotte. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said officers apprehended the suspect on Tuesday, April 23.…

Your bank will not replace your money if you fall for the CODE scam. Here's why

April 23, 2024

If you give them the code, they can log into your account and transfer all the money out of your savings or investment accounts. GREENSBORO, N.C. — Your bank is calling you. It says so on your Caller ID, but don’t answer it.…

What will be the name of Gastonia's new baseball team?

April 23, 2024

GASTONIA, N.C. — Baseball season is upon us, and so soon will be the first game for Gastonia’s new baseball team. But as of now, the team doesn’t have a permanent name. For at least the 2024 season, the Gastonia Baseball Club will be known as the Gastonia Gastronauts.…

Missing teen may be in Charlotte, deputies say

April 23, 2024

William Jeremie Johnson was last seen wearing a blue sweatshirt, blue Adidas sweatpants and carrying a black backpack. Johnson is described as a Black male and is approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall. He weighs approximately 130 pounds, according to the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office. …

CMPD identifies victim in southwest Charlotte shooting, teen charged with murder

April 23, 2024

Police were called to help Medic after a witness saw the victim collapse in a parking lot. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 17-year-old was charged with murder in connection with the shooting of a 21-year-old man in southwest Charlotte last month, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said. …

'It's not working': Concerns over higher taxes as CMS requests additional funding for pay raises

April 23, 2024

Superintendent Crystal Hill is requesting $660 million from Mecklenburg County, which is $63 million more than the district received last year. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The public will have its opportunity to weigh in on the proposed $1.9 billion Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools budget at the district’s meeting on Tuesday. …

Matthews town leaders working on changes to UDO to regulate short-term rentals

April 23, 2024

After months of complaints from residents, the town of Matthews is taking action to address concerns about short-term rentals. MATTHEWS, N.C. — People living in Matthews have brought up concerns for months now about homes in their neighborhoods operating as Airbnbs.…

Cheers! Pineville's first social district to launch on Tuesday

April 23, 2024

PINEVILLE, N.C. — Pineville’s first social district will officially launch on Tuesday, allowing people to drink alcohol in certain areas while in public. The district will be open from noon until 10 p.m. for people 21 and older. Participating businesses will have green, blue and red stickers on their windows. …

Lengthy waits for mental health care in NC are violating constitutional rights, lawsuit claims

April 23, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is violating the rights of people with mental illnesses or disabilities who are accused of committing crimes by keeping them in custody for longer than should be allowed, a new lawsuit alleges. The lawsuit, filed last week by advocacy group Disability Rights North Carolina, blames a decline in government services and a sluggish bureaucratic process.…