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Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance invites Charlotte community to clean-up event

April 25, 2024

LNA’s long-term plan includes an economic mobility hub, which the group hopes will be a center for sustainable growth. CHARLOTTE, Mecklenburg County — A few weeks ago, WCNC Charlotte introduced you to the Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance, an organization working in Charlotte’s most impoverished areas to empower those residents. …

Bodycam video shows man telling Ohio officers 'I can't breathe' moments before death in police custody

April 25, 2024

An officer can be seen placing his knee on Frank E. Tyson’s upper body for roughly 30 seconds. More than five minutes passed before police checked Tyson for a pulse. CANTON, Ohio — The Canton Police Department on Wednesday released body camera footage showing the death of 53-year-old East Canton resident Frank E.…

Avery County school board cancels meeting amid questions over district spending

April 25, 2024

Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Board of Education office Monday calling for more answers about reported staffing changes and other spending complaints. AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — An Avery County Board of Education meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon was canceled amid questions over reported staff changes and spending complaints. …

Mooresville leaders reveal plan to fix massive sinkhole that forced longtime business to close

April 25, 2024

Tire Masters closed in February after being in business for nearly 30 years. The massive sinkhole closed off a large part of the company’s property. MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney shared details on how the town plans to fix a massive sinkhole that forced a decades-old business to close in February, years after it formed and became the talk of the town. …

Ashe County man accused of child sex crimes

April 25, 2024

ASHE COUNTY, N.C. — An Ashe County man is in jail after being accused of child sex crimes. Roland is now charged with six counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.…

Crash causes delays on I-85 in Cabarrus County

April 25, 2024

The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. near exit 54, according to DriveNC. All four northbound lanes of I-85 were briefly closed due to the crash. Northbound traffic was backed up for several miles toward Concord Mills Boulevard due to the shutdown.…

'Mr. Biden pardoned me' | Columbia man granted clemency

April 25, 2024

After spending 11 years behind bars, Ricky Tyler now owns his own business in the Midlands COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Joe Biden has granted clemency to a Columbia man, part of an action the White House said was to help advance equal justice to deserving individuals.…

Tips for young seniors navigating Medicare

April 25, 2024

Adults turning 65 this year have much to consider when choosing a Medicare plan and provider. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 4 million Americans will turn 65 this year, which means they will have to navigate a new health care journey: Medicare.…

Gastonia residents can share feedback on future of public transit fares

April 25, 2024

A public comment session is set for May 7 at city hall, and online surveys are available too. GASTONIA, N.C. — With Gastonia set to shift gears from public bus routes to microtransit, the city government is looking to gather input from neighbors about what they want to see with the service.…

Billy Graham's childhood church listed for sale

April 25, 2024

Rev. Billy Graham attended Chalmers Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church with his parents, who later founded Charlotte’s Calvary Church. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The site of Rev. Billy Graham‘s childhood church is up for sale, according to the real estate firm in charge of the listing. …