Search continues for ‘dangerous’ man accused of shooting at deputy, NC sheriff says
Manhunt continues in eastern North Carolina for “armed and dangerous” felon accused of shooting at deputy during foot chase, Onslow County sheriff says.
Beloved barbecue joint closes Charlotte-area restaurant after nearly a decade
Mac’s Speed Shop has closed its Matthews restaurant after lease talks failed. The Charlotte barbecue chain will open a Fort Mill spot this summer.
Mental illness delays Charlotte light rail stabbing charges in federal court
A judge found DeCarlos Brown Jr. mentally unfit to stand trial in the Charlotte light rail killing of Iryna Zarutska; he will go to a prison medical facility.
‘Endangered’ 11-year-old abducted by mystery woman driving Jeep, NC police say
11-year-old girl who vanished in Greensboro, NC, is believed to be in the company of an “unknown” woman last seen driving a Jeep, Greensboro police say.
Driver used a U-Haul in attempted murder, trapping man under it, NC sheriff says
Monroe woman accused of using a U-Haul in murder attempt that left man trapped underneath vehicle, Union County sheriff says. She is arrested, officials say.
17-year-old Manolo’s Bakery team member killed in east Charlotte car crash
Angelina Chicas, an employee of Manolo’s Bakery in Charlotte, NC, was killed after a collision with another vehicle on Saturday. CMPD is investigating.
NC couple, execs stole $20M from union for ritzy trips, meals & salaries, jury finds
Former Boilermakers Union executives, Chapel Hill couple convicted under RICO for embezzling $20 million to pay for salaries, luxury trips and personal expenses
Charlotte doctor sentenced in Medicare fraud case involving millions
A Charlotte doctor was sentenced to house arrest and probation after signing orders for unnecessary medical equipment in a Medicare and TRICARE fraud scheme.
Two ‘dangerous’ escapees traveled 260 miles before being recaptured, NC agents say
Two “armed and dangerous” escapees from Vance County managed to travel 260-miles over 6 days before recapture at a home in Asheville, NC, investigators say.
Why student free speech rights don’t extend to high school graduation speakers
Courts have ruled schools can censor speeches at school-sponsored events, as seen when a Clayton High senior was cut off for mentioning Palestine and ICE.