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City to start issuing fines on public parking in South End and Uptown Charlotte

September 16, 2024

Public street parking has a two-hour time limit and the rate is set at $1.50 an hour for the more than 1,200 metered parking spaces in Uptown and South End. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Failing to pay at the parking meters in Uptown and South End in Charlotte is officially going to cost you. …

‘Extremely concerned’ | Risky arsenic, radium levels found in coal ash near Mooresville daycare

September 16, 2024

Now alerted to WCNC Charlotte’s results, Duke Energy refuses to answer questions on-camera. “Duke Energy’s sales of ash were conducted in accordance with state regulations in place at the time, which set out how ash could be used in ways that are safe for people and the environment,” utility spokesperson Bill Norton said, repeating prior talking points.…

Are these election ads true or false? We verify

September 15, 2024

You can’t turn on the TV without seeing an election commercial. But what’s true and what’s false? WCNC Charlotte is verifying for you. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As this election season ramps up, WCNC Charlotte is verifying the ads you see on your television.…

12-year-old charged in connection with shooting death of Charlotte teen

September 15, 2024

A child is being charged with involuntary manslaughter after 16-year-old Jaiden Harris was found dead from a gunshot wound. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 12-year-old suspect was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of a Charlotte teen, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said on Sunday.…

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with push to engage North Carolina voters

September 15, 2024

New numbers from UnidosUS show only 58% of Latinos in North Carolina say they are certain they will vote. CONCORD, N.C. — Hundreds of people kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month Sunday at Festival El Grito in Concord. Angel Romero arrived decked in head-to-toe representation of El Salvador, where he lived before moving to Charlotte 27 years ago.…

‘Bryce is our quarterback’ | Panthers coach commits to Bryce Young despite abysmal start

September 15, 2024

Bryce Young had just 84 yards passing in the 26-3 loss to the Chargers. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers fell to 0-2 on the season with a dreadful 26-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and Bryce Young could not look more lost as an NFL starting quarterback.…

Rainy and windy next two days

September 15, 2024

Be weather aware early this week due to a developing system along the coast bringing impacts to the Charlotte area Monday afternoon through Tuesday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight/Tomorrow Mostly cloudy with low rain chances Monday morning. Expect out-the-door temperatures in the mid/upper 60s with breezy conditions.…

2-year-old girl shot in west Charlotte, police say

September 15, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A shooting in west Charlotte left a 2-year-old girl hurt early Sunday morning. Police found a 2-year-old girl shot at the scene. She was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition, according to police.…

3 people in hurt serious crash on 485 Outer

September 15, 2024

Most lanes were shut down on I-485 before Exit 32. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three people were seriously hurt in a crash that shuttered multiple lanes on 485 Outer in Charlotte on Sunday afternoon. The crash happened on the I-485 Outer Loop in Mecklenburg County at Mile Marker 32.…

Rock Hill Police searching for suspect accused of burglarizing pharmacy

March 16, 2021

Police posted a video of the burglary on their YouTube page and are hoping someone can identify the suspect.…