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NC woman sought ‘hitman’ to kill ex’s roommate in Fort Mill SC, police say

Crime & Courts

NC woman sought ‘hitman’ to kill ex’s roommate in Fort Mill SC, police say

A Charlotte woman was arrested after she met with an undercover police officer posing as a hitman, Fort Mill, South Carolina, police said.
February 25, 2021, 6:32 PM
NC police search for ‘dangerous’ man wanted in triple shooting that left two dead

Crime & Courts

NC police search for ‘dangerous’ man wanted in triple shooting that left two dead

February 25, 2021, 4:55 PM
NC to release 3,500 state prison inmates early in COVID lawsuit agreement

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NC to release 3,500 state prison inmates early in COVID lawsuit agreement

Chester deputy, retired from NYPD, nabs alleged meth trafficker after York cop chase

Crime & Courts

Chester deputy, retired from NYPD, nabs alleged meth trafficker after York cop chase

February 24, 2021, 5:25 PM
Another victim dies after North Carolina county’s 2nd triple shooting in just days

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Another victim dies after North Carolina county’s 2nd triple shooting in just days

Street racing in husband, wife Rock Hill traffic deaths? Teen driver faces 2 homicides

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Street racing in husband, wife Rock Hill traffic deaths? Teen driver faces 2 homicides

Woman claiming to have COVID blows in deputy’s face, gets assault charge, NC cops say

North Carolina

Woman claiming to have COVID blows in deputy’s face, gets assault charge, NC cops say

Rock Hill teen charged with reckless homicide after York woman killed in weekend crash

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Rock Hill teen charged with reckless homicide after York woman killed in weekend crash

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Finally, Charlotte’s mystery What The 77 campaign has been revealed. Here it is ...

Fans priced out? Charlotte FC’s cheapest season ticket seats are most expensive in MLS

N.C. high school football coach resigns hours before his team’s season opener

Joel Odom, youngest person to run for Charlotte mayor, found dead at age 22

February 26, 2021, 8:19 AM

Malik Monk and the Hornets staked a claim Wednesday: NBA, you’ve got to respect us now

February 25, 2021, 8:33 AM
Lancaster man dies after shooting outside Fort Mill gas station; police seek suspect

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Lancaster man dies after shooting outside Fort Mill gas station; police seek suspect

2 York County fatal shootings in minutes: 1 dead in Rock Hill, 1 killed in Fort Mill

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2 York County fatal shootings in minutes: 1 dead in Rock Hill, 1 killed in Fort Mill

Feds: Ex-NC cop part of Oath Keepers plot to storm US Capitol and overturn Trump loss

Politics & Government

Feds: Ex-NC cop part of Oath Keepers plot to storm US Capitol and overturn Trump loss

Suspect in triple shooting that left 2 dead identified by NC police

Crime & Courts

Suspect in triple shooting that left 2 dead identified by NC police

Driver arrested on DWI, other charges in fiery Charlotte fatal head-on wreck

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Driver arrested on DWI, other charges in fiery Charlotte fatal head-on wreck

February 20, 2021, 11:28 AM
Man found in car on a Charlotte road Friday night had been fatally shot, cops say

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Man found in car on a Charlotte road Friday night had been fatally shot, cops say

Inmate threatens NC judge and says he can’t do anything about it – but the feds did

Crime & Courts

Inmate threatens NC judge and says he can’t do anything about it – but the feds did

February 20, 2021, 6:30 AM
Pair charged after Chester County deputies find half pound of meth, assault rifle

Crime & Courts

Pair charged after Chester County deputies find half pound of meth, assault rifle

Two charged after police officer witnesses shootout at west Charlotte gas station

Crime & Courts

Two charged after police officer witnesses shootout at west Charlotte gas station

NC duo who stole during SC COVID emergency going to prison, but not for looting charge

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NC duo who stole during SC COVID emergency going to prison, but not for looting charge

Fatal shooting investigated in neighborhood west of uptown Charlotte, CMPD says

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Fatal shooting investigated in neighborhood west of uptown Charlotte, CMPD says

Executed for ‘snitching’: 2 Rock Hill teens charged in January murder of two friends

Crime & Courts

Executed for ‘snitching’: 2 Rock Hill teens charged in January murder of two friends

NC man indicted on threatening to kill President Joe Biden and other federal officials

Politics & Government

NC man indicted on threatening to kill President Joe Biden and other federal officials

February 18, 2021, 2:27 PM
Car chase and gunfight on I-85 exit ramp end with man fatally shot, NC deputies say

North Carolina

Car chase and gunfight on I-85 exit ramp end with man fatally shot, NC deputies say

Gallery: Charlotte-Mecklenburg police shooting

Gallery: Charlotte-Mecklenburg police shooting

January 26, 2017, 6:58 PM
Gallery: Charlotte police shooting at The Village at College Downs

Gallery: Charlotte police shooting at The Village at College Downs

September 20, 2016, 8:13 PM
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