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2nd suspect arrested after CMS student killed getting off bus

December 8, 2022

Nahzir Taylor died from his injuries Friday morning. He was shot while getting off a school bus on Lanza Drive near Culver Spring Way. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a 17-year-old Rocky River High School student who was shot and killed while getting off his bus.…

'We don't lay off people': Bank of America CEO outlines plan to reduce workforce

December 8, 2022

CEO Brian Moynihan said instead of laying off workers, he’ll allow some positions to go unfilled as employees voluntarily leave the company. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America, one of the largest banks in the U.S. and one of Charlotte’s biggest employers, is preparing to trim its workforce in an effort to cut expenses over fears of a looming recession.…

29-year-old killed in Kannapolis shooting

December 8, 2022

According to police, the shooting happened at a home on South Little Texas Road around 5 p.m. KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — A 29-year-old man is dead following a shooting in Kannapolis Wednesday night, the Kannapolis Police Department reports. According to police, the shooting happened at a home on South Little Texas Road around 5 p.m.…

Santa Claus ready to pose with your pretty pets for a good cause

December 8, 2022

They are offering portrait sessions every 30 minutes on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Humane Society of Charlotte is kicking off the holiday season with Santa Paws on Saturday, Dec.…

One dead in crash involving CMS school bus, motorcycle and pickup truck, Medic says

December 8, 2022

According to a statement by CMPD, the motorcycle driver was pronounced dead on the scene. There were no students on the school bus and the driver was not injured. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus in southwest Charlotte Thursday morning, police said. …

An upcoming meeting will shed more light on controversial NC licensure program

December 8, 2022

Most teachers would face a performance review that is directly related to their license status. MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — On Thursday a North Carolina State Board subcommittee will discuss more details on a controversial pilot program that will make North Carolina teachers in part subject to evaluations in order to get pay raises.…

Vote now: Barry Manilow to honor music teacher at Charlotte concert

December 8, 2022

Manilow announced that he would award a deserving music teacher with a VIP backstage experience during his Jan. 21 show at the Spectrum Center. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The legendary Barry Manilow is stopping here in Charlotte next month and wants to honor a local educator while he’s here.…

Experts are working to create the perfect Christmas tree

December 8, 2022

Researchers from NC State are growing more than 1,000 trees with the best genetics. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Experts are working to create the perfect Christmas tree. Let’s connect the dots.Researchers from NC State are growing more than 1,000 trees with the best genetics.…

North Carolina drivers rank among worst in the nation, study finds

December 7, 2022

The study analyzes accidents, DUIs, speeding tickets, and citations to determine which states’ drivers are the best and worst. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new study from an insurance comparison company found that North Carolina drivers rank among the worst in the country.…

Amid recession fears, UNC Charlotte economist releases forecast for 2023

December 7, 2022

One of North Carolina’s top economists just released his forecast for 2023 amid fears of a nationwide recession as inflation continues to climb. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As concerns over a potential recession continue to grow, a UNC Charlotte economist said North Carolina didn’t experience a recession this year and might not see one next year, either. …