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Lancaster County Sheriff: 4 arrested for teen's fatal shooting

September 29, 2022

Jashawna Coleman, 15, was killed on Sunday while visiting a family’s residence in Kershaw. Authorities have charged four people in connection with her death. KERSHAW, S.C. — Four people have been arrested for the death of a 15-year-old girl who was killed in a drive-by shooting at a relative’s apartment.…

When solicitors call, charities receive just a fraction of donations

September 29, 2022

Of nearly $6 million raised by a professional fundraiser on behalf of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police since 2003, the FOP collected $1.5 million. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charities in the Carolinas are making money when they hire professional fundraisers to solicit on their behalf, but millions of dollars in donations never make it to the intended organizations and donors are likely unaware.…

Some SC schools switching to virtual learning on Friday due to weather

September 29, 2022

SOUTH CAROLINA, USA — Several school districts in South Carolina are changing schedules this week due to expected impacts from Tropical Storm Ian. The following school districts in South Carolina will switch to virtual learning Friday as a precaution ahead of Ian: Chesterfield County had an early release day Thursday before Friday’s remote learning day.…

Romance scam unravels after man caught at Charlotte Douglas International Airport with a bag of cash

September 29, 2022

The men would target their victims online and convince them they were in romantic relationships while slowly convincing them to send bigger amounts of money. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte is at the center of a romance scam that took $1.5 million from women who thought they were in love.…

How Hurricane Ian will impact North Carolina and South Carolina

September 29, 2022

Ian left a trail of destruction along Florida’s Gulf coast Wednesday, causing widespread damage, trapping people and knocking out power to 2 million people. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Ian left a path of destruction in southwest Florida, trapping people in flooded homes, damaging the roof of a hospital intensive care unit and knocking out power to 2 million people before aiming for the Atlantic Coast.…

Woman dies in Catawba County motorcycle crash, driver charged

September 28, 2022

Jaquelin York, 36, died after being ejected from a motorcycle during a crash on Tuesday. The motorcycle driver is charged with driving while impaired. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — One man is facing charges after he was involved in a crash that left the passenger of his motorcycle dead.…

Released bodycam footage shows teen shooting CMPD officer

September 28, 2022

A 14-year-old was arrested in December 2021 after police say they shot at an officer during a theft attempt. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released bodycam footage of an incident where a 14-year-old shot an officer in December 2021.…

Several Charlotte weekend events canceled due to Hurricane Ian, while others hold on

September 28, 2022

Heavy rain and wind is expected to move into the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte may not see extreme impacts from Hurricane Ian but heavy rain is forcing several weekend events to reschedule.   The much-anticipated food festival Taste of Charlotte made the decision to postpone the three-day event on Tuesday. …

CMS: Only 8.2% of high schoolers are ready for a job or college based on math scores

September 28, 2022

The goal for CMS is to have at least 26% of high schoolers scoring a level 4 or 5 on end of year math exams by 2024. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Test scores show high school students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are severely underperforming in math. …

High school student killed by tractor-trailer, Lancaster County coroner reports

September 28, 2022

The office said the 14-year-old girl was trying to cross the road near the intersection of Potter Road and Highway 9 just before 4:30 p.m. That was when the coroner’s office said she was then hit by the vehicle. As of writing, the teen has not been identified as the coroner’s office does not release the names of minor children.…