Citation issued to construction company after worker’s fatal fall in uptown Charlotte
A citation has been issued to a construction company after an employee died at a job site in uptown Charlotte. The incident happened at a […]
Theodore Decker: Why didn't Zach Smith face domestic violence charges?
Forget about the football for a moment. Forget about Urban Meyer and what he did or didn’t know about the tumultuous home life of Courtney […]
Dad completes degree as tribute to murdered son and to set example for remaining child
He first went to college for his older son. He went back for his surviving son. But throughout his life journey to date — from […]
One dead, two injured after Madison County crash
Jim Woods The Columbus Dispatch @Woodsnight Wednesday Dec 12, 2018 at 5:38 PM Dec 12, 2018 at 5:38 PM A man has died and another person was critically injured in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on […]
Driver of stolen Meals on Wheels van leads deputies on high-speed chase
Jim Wilhelm The Columbus Dispatch Wednesday Dec 12, 2018 at 8:40 PM Dec 12, 2018 at 8:40 PM A Columbus man is accused of nearly striking a Fairfield County sheriff’s deputy with a stolen Meals […]
Good Fellows Club luncheon raises $1 million for Charlotte’s working poor
Ushering in Charlotte’s Christmas season of giving, the venerable all-male Good Fellows Club raised $1 million for Charlotte’s working poor through its 102nd annual luncheon […]
Proposal would rely on voluntary farmer participation to tackle Lake Erie's algae problems
Scientists may soon start tracking phosphorous levels entering Lake Erie in a different way with the hope that it leads to reduction plans for farmers, […]
COTA to draw on reserves in 2019 to pay for capital projects
The Central Ohio Transit Authority will take $32 million out of reserves next year to help pay for $72.5 million in capital expenses, with the […]
One dead, one critical after Madison County crash
Jim Woods The Columbus Dispatch @Woodsnight Wednesday Dec 12, 2018 at 5:38 PM Dec 12, 2018 at 5:38 PM A man has died and another person was critically injured in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on […]
Man charged with committing 25 armed robberies over two weeks
Taylon Watkins, of the East Side, is accused of robbing 25 people in 15 different incidents between Nov. 17 and Dec. 1. A Franklin County […]
COTA to dip into reserves in 2019 to pay for capital projects
The Central Ohio Transit Authority will take $32 million out of reserves next year to help pay for $72.5 million in capital expenses, with the […]
Shark embryos learn to ‘hunt’ in the womb. It’s their prey that surprised researchers
The mystery of how great white, mako and porbeagle sharks learn to hunt has been solved and the revelation is both strange and perhaps a […]
Teen charged with 25 armed robberies in two weeks
Taylon Watkins, of the East Side, is accused of robbing 25 people in 15 different incidents between Nov. 17 and Dec. 1. A Franklin County […]
Southbound lanes of I-270 set to reopen
Sheridan Hendrix @sheridan120 Wednesday Dec 12, 2018 at 3:56 PM Dec 12, 2018 at 3:56 PM Crews will open the last stretch of southbound Interstate-270 for drivers by Friday morning — as long as the weather cooperates […]
Salt prices soar, may affect roadwork
The cost of salt used to keep roads from icing over jumped by more than 50 percent this year thanks to a brutal winter last […]
After a year in limbo, Johnson C Smith University gets its accreditation affirmed
After a year on probation based on financial questions, Johnson C. Smith University was reaffirmed this week as a fully accredited school. The Southern Association […]
One killed in crash at Central Avenue and Eastway Drive, officials say
A fatal crash shut down Eastway Drive for a time Wednesday morning. The two-car crash happened near the intersection of Central Avenue, killing one person, […]
Powell woman inspired to fight lethal form of leukemia so she could rock her grandbaby
Five years after her husband died of lung cancer, 76-year-old Sue Powers of Powell was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Her daughter was trying to […]
Columbus Foundation to mark its 75th anniversary with free bus rides, museum admissions
To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the Columbus Foundation is picking up the tab for a full day of communitywide transportation and cultural exploration on Dec. […]
Another jail inmate died of fentanyl overdoses this summer, records show
A Mecklenburg County Jail inmate died of a fentanyl overdose nearly 14 months after entering the jail, according to an autopsy released Friday by the […]
Cambridge in Charlotte: British education comes to the suburbs, and NC takes note
In 1864, the University of Cambridge began offering exams to students outside of Great Britain who hoped to attend the prestigious school. Today those exams […]
Hopewell High has Cambridge curriculum
Hopewell High has Cambridge curriculum By December 12, 2018 09:56 AM Hopewell High and its feeder schools are piloting the Cambridge Programme, a British curriculum […]
Historic sanctuary for 237-year-old church burns in Fort Mill fire
An investigation into the incident determined that the fire had originated in a first-floor bathroom in the church’s Unity Hall building. A faulty ventilation fan […]
Charlotte felt aftershocks of a 4.4 earthquake in east Tennessee, as did upstate SC
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.4 earthquake occurred early Wednesday in eastern Tennessee, and there are reports it was felt as far east as […]
White Castle's HQ to feature two-story eventspace and rooftop terrace opening in 2020
The Two Caterers will operate the event space, dubbed the Fives, which it believes will be the largest Downtown. Sliders won’t be the only food […]
Powell woman inspired to fight lethal form of leukemia so she can rock her grandbaby
Five years after her husband died of lung cancer, 76-year-old Sue Powers of Powell was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Her daughter was trying to […]
For these foreign exchange students, volunteering at Christmas center is eye-opening
Charlotte’s Salvation Army Christmas Center is a striking place even for city natives: thousands of new bikes are lined up in neat rows, filling the […]
Bexley Councilman Madison removed as committee chair over resident confrontation
Bexley City Council temporarily stripped Councilman Tim Madison from his position of the chair of the Zoning, Development, and Judiciary Committee on Tuesday in response […]
Travis Kelce surprises kids with shopping spree
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Travis Kelce surprised more than two dozen kids Tuesday night. And right after he did, he took the 25 kids from the YMCA […]
Homeowner getting help fixing crumbling roof
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Four months after refusing to leave her home, a Kansas City homeowner is getting help to fix her crumbling roof. Janice […]
CMS schedules makeup days in January, February and March. Get ready for few breaks.
Schools that were closed Tuesday will make up the time on Jan. 22, and all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students will attend extra days in February and […]
Woman given probation for trying to get rid of guns used in slayings
John Futty The Columbus Dispatch @johnfutty Tuesday Dec 11, 2018 at 12:52 PM Dec 11, 2018 at 12:52 PM An East Side woman who was trying to get rid of guns linked to a man charged in four […]
Valley Oaks files for another expansion permit
LONE JACK, Mo. — A Johnson County, Missouri meat company’s controversial plans to expand were dealt a blow this week when the Missouri Clean Water Commission […]
Some Google Fiber users have service shut off
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Google Fiber is working to get customers back online after an error resulted in service being shut off for some users […]
UNC Charlotte takes down white ‘noosed figures’ that appeared to depict lynching
A photo posted on Snapchat shows a “sculpture of a white body” hanging from a noose on a tree at UNC Charlotte, the news editor […]
Students' appetites doesn't stop during break
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — “There’s just something special about it. We’re a family here,” said second grade teacher Amelia Kovac. That sense of family is […]
Columbus City Council names 15 finalists for two open seats
The list of applicants to replace two Columbus City Council members has been winnowed down to 15. Council members interviewed some of the finalists on Monday […]
Teen drivers not too keen getting behind wheel
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The freedom and independence of driving doesn’t have the same appeal as it used to for many of today’s teenagers. Faith […]
Fiancée mourns fatal Raymore stabbing victim
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kara Huff was ready to start a new life with her fiancé, Brian Kile. He had proposed just three days before […]
Central Crossing band director resigns amid allegations of inappropriate texts
Keith Hallas has resigned his position as Central Crossing High School’s band director. South-Western City School District board members voted Monday to accept Hallas’ resignation, […]
Mom: Bus driver watched porn with teen on board
RAYTOWN, Mo. — A mother said her daughter still can’t get over what happened as she waited for her classmates during a field trip last […]
Fifth person charged with double homicide in 2017 home invasion
A fifth suspect was arrested on Monday in connection with a 2017 home invasion turned double homicide. Milton W. Moore II, 43, of the West […]
Hope City bringing help to east Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — East Kansas City is an area many people drive through but never stop. Drugs, poverty and violent crimes are the reason […]
Lime temporarily suspends service in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dockless scooter company Lime has temporarily suspended service in Kansas City to take stock of what worked and what didn’t during […]
Central Crossing band director resigns
Keith Hallas has resigned his position as Central Crossing High School’s band director. South-Western City School District board members voted Monday to accept Hallas’ resignation, […]
Burglary at height of winter storm is foiled when getaway truck gets stuck, cops say
A burglary committed under cover of this week’s major winter storm came unraveled at the last minute, when a getaway truck filled with stolen goods […]
Former Fisher Catholic nun accused of sexually abusing a student
A nun who once taught at Fisher Catholic High School in Lancaster has been accused of sexually abusing a student in 1982, according to a police report. Sister […]
Fifth suspect arrested in 2017 home invasion turned double homicide
A fifth suspect was arrested on Monday in connection with a 2017 home invasion turned double homicide. Milton W. Moore II, 43, of the West […]
Police putting more emphasis on mental health
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mental health is a topic that many in law enforcement didn’t want to talk about for decades, and many still don’t. “Policemen […]
Snow closings use to be an all-or-nothing deal for CMS. Then Monday night happened.
For as long as anyone can remember, snow closings were an all-or-nothing deal for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. If some roads remained unsafe, the whole district canceled […]