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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.
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.