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1 Airlifted, 1 Killed in Major Crash; I-485 Shut Down in Northeast Charlotte

1 Airlifted, 1 Killed in Major Crash; I-485 Shut Down in Northeast Charlotte Tragic Collision on I-485 Causes Major Traffic Shutdown In a dreadful turn of events, a major vehicular accident in northeast Charlotte forced the closure of the I-485 on Friday, resulting in the death of one individual and serious injury to another. The crash involved two tractor-trailers and three other vehicles. At approximately 7:30 a.m., the collision occurred

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Not Knowing Is The Hardest Part: Family Still Searching For Missing Rock Hill Man

“Not Knowing Is The Hardest Part”; Family Still Searching For Missing Rock Hill Man Desperate Search for Rock Hill Man In Rock Hill, the family of a local man, 26-year-old Zachary Patterson, is desperately searching for their loved one who vanished without a trace since May 9th. Zach, fondly remembered for his vivacity and adored by his year-old son, abruptly disappeared one afternoon. Last Communication “It was around 3.30 on

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Major Gas Leak Temporarily Closes York County Road

Major Gas Leak Temporarily Closes York County Road The quiet afternoon of Thursday in York, South Carolina took a turn when a significant gas leak led to the temporary closure of a main thoroughfare. Officials from the local Sheriff’s Office confirmed that York Highway was sealed off around 3 p.m. between Park Place Road and Shiloh Road. Immediate Response to Gas Leakage A swift response from the Sheriff’s office ensued

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"Huge hole in parking lot"
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Charlotte HOA failing to fix massive hole in parking lot

Charlotte HOA failing to fix massive hole in parking lot Residents question management company employees convicted of financial crimes CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News) – Townhome owners in a University City neighborhood are questioning why their HOA can’t afford to fix a massive hole in their parking lot that’s only grown larger in the two years since it first formed. WBTV’s investigation revealed that the management company hired by the Homeowner’s

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Charlotte Residents Face Frustration with Unavailable Website

Charlotte: Website Unavailable Impacts Residents Residents in Charlotte, North Carolina are facing frustration as they encounter a message informing them that a particular website is unavailable in their location. The error message, labeled as Error 451, is hindering access to the website from outside of the United States. Impact on Holiday Entertainment The unavailability of the website is especially concerning during the holiday season, as residents are unable to access

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Police: 18 cars broken into at Charlotte hospital parking deck

Police: 18 cars broken into at Charlotte hospital parking deck CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Eighteen cars were broken into at Atrium Health Main’s parking deck on Saturday morning, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police reports. The break-ins happened around 3:15 a.m. at the Blythe Boulevard location. Suspects and Stolen Items Police reports stated that two unknown suspects broke into several vehicles, and 19 victims were listed in total. Purses, computer hardware, sunglasses, cash,

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Can courts get students back in class next year?

Can courts get students back in class next year? Education Crisis in Charlotte As extremely high rates of student absenteeism continue to plague schools in Charlotte, the question on many people’s minds is whether the courts can intervene to get students back in the classroom next year. Chronic absence in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has reached alarming levels, with nearly one in four students missing at least 10% of school days in

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A Dispute Between Co-workers Ends in Fatal Shooting in Rock Hill

  A Dispute Between Co-workers Ends in Fatal Shooting in Rock Hill Altercation Leads to Fatal Shooting A man fatally shot his co-worker amid an argument in Rock Hill on Wednesday afternoon, according to local authorities. The incident occurred around 3:10 pm near Riverwalk Parkway and Celriver Road. The incident evolved into a violent confrontation involving a vehicle blockade and culminated in the fatal shooting of a woman. The authorities

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Hospital parking lot break-in
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Police Report Multiple Car Break-Ins at Charlotte Hospital Parking Deck

Police: 18 cars broken into at Charlotte hospital parking deck Charlotte, N.C. – June 18, 2024 Eighteen cars were broken into at Atrium Health Main’s parking deck on Saturday morning, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police reports. The break-ins occurred around 3:15 a.m. at the Blythe Boulevard location. Police reports indicated that two unknown suspects broke into several vehicles, with 19 victims listed in total. Stolen items included purses, computer hardware, sunglasses,

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Courts Addressing Student Absenteeism: Challenges and Strategies

Can courts get students back in class next year? Charlotte, NC – June 18, 2024 – As extremely high rates of student absenteeism continue to plague schools, questions are being raised about the effectiveness of court intervention in getting students back in the classroom. Amidst rising concerns, District Attorney Spencer Merriweather shared insights on the challenges surrounding chronic absence in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). The Scale of the Issue CMS estimated

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