Monday, February 28, 2011
School bus involved in Charlotte collision
School bus involved in Charlotte collision: "(NewsChannel 36) No students were injured in a collision involving a school bus and two vehicles in east Charlotte Monday morning.The collision happened at about 8:30 a.m. on Amity Place near Sharon Amity Road."
Financial waters calmer at Whitewater Center
Financial waters calmer at Whitewater Center: "(By David Perlmutt, dperlmutt@charlotteobserver.com) After navigating turbulent financial waters since opening in 2006, the U.S. National Whitewater Center turned a promising operating profit in 2010. But that was only with help from local governments and after lenders wiped out much of its debts.The nonprofit facility in northwest Mecklenburg County reported a 16 percent increase in gross revenues for the fiscal year that ended Oct. 31, taking in $10 million. That's up from $8.6 million in 2009, a new audit shows."
1 Person Taken To Hospital After SUV Flips
1 Person Taken To Hospital After SUV Flips: "One person was taken to a nearby hospital Monday morning after a car accident in east Charlotte."
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Man accused of fatally stabbing his mother
Man accused of fatally stabbing his mother: "(By Meghan Cooke, macooke@charlotteobserver.com) A Gaston County man has been charged with murder after police say he stabbed his elderly mother.Gaston County police were called to a home on Rosebriar Lane early Saturday. When they arrived, they found 81-year-old Odessa Martin dead inside her bedroom from apparent stab wounds."
11-year-old accidentally shot and killed by brother
11-year-old accidentally shot and killed by brother: "(NewsChannel 36 Staff) An 11-year-old girl is dead after her 10-year-old brother accidentally shot her.The Anson County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called out to Sandy Ridge Church Road shortly before 10 p.m. Friday night."
New afternoon drawings for NC lottery number games
New afternoon drawings for NC lottery number games: "(The Associated Press) The North Carolina Education Lottery is adding new afternoon drawings to two games already picking winners every day.The lottery says it's starting a daily afternoon drawing for its Carolina Pick 4 game starting Sunday. Pick 4, with a top prize of $5,000, previously operated only one drawing a day each evening."
Police Arrest One Person After Standoff
Police Arrest One Person After Standoff: "Police in Hickory arrested a person after a standoff in Hickory late Saturday night."
Free-agent TE Shockey to visit Panthers Sunday
Free-agent TE Shockey to visit Panthers Sunday: "Free agent tight end Jeremy Shockey will pay a visit to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, according to a league source."
Bobcats' Jordan defends trade, reassures Przybilla
Bobcats' Jordan defends trade, reassures Przybilla: "Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan was busy on Saturday defending his decision to trade Gerald Wallace and playing a major role in getting a reluctant Joel Przybilla comfortable with his new boss."
Officer always wanted to be a 'street cop'
Officer always wanted to be a 'street cop': "(By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Meghan Cooke, cwootson@charlotteobserver.com, macooke@charlotteobserver.com) Before the accident, Fred Thornton was a few months shy of retiring from the job he'd always wanted to do, his family said Saturday.But something went terribly wrong inside the officer's garage Friday evening as he was securing his SWAT equipment in his police car at his Mint Hill home."
Police seek Subway armed robber in Fort Mill
Police seek Subway armed robber in Fort Mill: "(news@fortmilltimes.com) Police are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery of the Subway restaurant in the Peachtree Plaza shopping center Thursday night in Fort Mill.According to a police report, one of the three employees in the restaurant said a black male approximately five feet, seven-inches tall and weighing about 210 pounds, entered through the front door at around 7:34 p.m. asking for money to be placed in a bag. Witnesses told police the suspect then placed a small silver pistol on the counter and an employee put an unspecified amount of money from the cash register into the bag."
Saturday, February 26, 2011
RT@CharlotteFD: *Structure Fire*: 600 block of Tilden Road;Hvy smoke & fire showing;garage/storage sheds;Area B... Read more at http://bit.ly/e2Fh8u
RT@CharlotteFD: *Structure Fire*: 600 block of Tilden Road;Hvy smoke & fire showing;garage/storage sheds;Area B... Read more at http://bit.ly/e2Fh8u
Friday, February 25, 2011
Company Holding Job Fair For 25 Open Positions
Company Holding Job Fair For 25 Open Positions: "Daimler Trucks North America is holding a job fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for professional technical and management positions."
Silicone firm bringing 125 new jobs to Mecklenburg County
Silicone firm bringing 125 new jobs to Mecklenburg County: "(By Steve Lyttle, slyttle@charlotteobserver.com) A Chinese-based company that produces silicone products announced Friday it will bring a manufacturing plant to Charlotte, with 125 jobs and a $19.8 million investment.Bluestar Silicones says it will consolidate manufacturing facilities in other states into a single operation in Charlotte. It will operate at the former site of the Virkler Chemical plant on Steele Creek Road in southwest Charlotte."
RT@CharlotteFD: *Traffic Collision w/Entrapment*: Ashmore Dr @ Monroe Rd;Pt free;Area Battalion 4/Station 3; ops channel B;@9:46PM;MBasnight###
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Governor’s Budget Proposal Shifts Bus Replacement Cost To Counties
Governor’s Budget Proposal Shifts Bus Replacement Cost To Counties: "School leaders in Mecklenburg County said a proposal by the governor will hurt the district."
2 women sue former officer, city in alleged sexual assaults
2 women sue former officer, city in alleged sexual assaults: "(By Gary L. Wright, gwright@charlotteobserver.com) Two women have filed lawsuits against former Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Officer Marcus Jackson, accusing him of sexually assaulting them during a December 2009 traffic stop of their vehicle.The lawsuit also names as defendants Police Chief Rodney Monroe and the city of Charlotte."
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
RT @LionelNASCAR: The town of
RT @LionelNASCAR: The town of Harrisburg, NC is pretty darn excited for @TBayne21! http://twitpic.com/42plcw
USTreasuryDept: Treasury Notes: Helping Small
USTreasuryDept: Treasury Notes: Helping Small Businesses Access Capital (by Sec. Geithner) http://go.usa.gov/gPL
USTreasuryDept: Treasury on @whitehouse blog:
USTreasuryDept: Treasury on @whitehouse blog: George Madison's Story: A Strong, Stable American Economy http://go.usa.gov/gPE
Sources: Carolina Panthers won't franchise
Sources: Carolina Panthers won't franchise DeAngelo Williams - http://es.pn/dRnEIy
CharlotteFD: *Structure Fire*: 500 block of Magellan Lane; Heavy fire & smoke showing; 2nd Alarm Transmitte... Read more at http://bit.ly/gm3K8w
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MeckCounty: 501(c)(3)'s - Your chance
MeckCounty: 501(c)(3)'s - Your chance to get information about County Community Service Grants 10am March 1. http://bit.ly/ia533c
MeckCounty: County budget priorities? You
MeckCounty: County budget priorities? You tell us. Thursday 7pm Charlotte School of Law. http://bit.ly/ft7Vjv
Monday, February 21, 2011
RT @theobserver: Elisa Baker charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of stepdaughter Zahra. News conference at 3 p.m. http://bit.ly/dTLmdY
Vehicle crash injures Mecklenburg deputy
Vehicle crash injures Mecklenburg deputy: "(By Steve Lyttle, slyttle@charlotteobserver.com) A Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured Monday morning when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a power pole in northwest Charlotte.The crash knocked down power lines, closing a portion of Beatties Ford Road during the early part of the morning commute. Lanes were reopened by 7:30 a.m., however."
NC_EduLottery: Powerball winning...
NC_EduLottery: Powerball winning tix sold at: @CircleK_SE on Eastchester Dr. in High Point ($50,000); Piggly Wiggly on N. Heritage St in Kinston ($10,000)
Saturday, February 5, 2011
2 Rock Hill Men Face Drug Possession Charges
2 Rock Hill Men Face Drug Possession Charges: "Rock Hill police arrested two men accused of trying to distribute marijuana near a school."
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Crowd Turns Out To Discuss Landfill Expansion
Crowd Turns Out To Discuss Landfill Expansion: "Hundreds of people packed into the county council chambers in Lancaster Tuesday night to protest an issue that wasn't even up for action."
Driver Charged In Independence Blvd. Crash
Driver Charged In Independence Blvd. Crash: "A driver is charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle in a crash that killed a 54-year-old woman."
Thieves Hit Fire Department While Firefighters Sleep
Thieves Hit Fire Department While Firefighters Sleep: "About $2,800 worth of items were stolen from the East Lincoln Fire Department early Sunday morning, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said."
Man scares off burglary suspects; 2 arrested
Man scares off burglary suspects; 2 arrested: "(By Meghan Cooke, macooke@charlotteobserver.com) Police arrested two burglary suspects who were scared away by a man who fired a shot at one of them in his south Charlotte home.Police responded to a break-in around 11 p.m. Monday at an apartment on Poppy Hills Lane, off Pineville-Matthews Road."
Charlotte Wins DNC 2012
Charlotte Wins DNC 2012: "BREAKING NEWS: Charlotte will host the Democratic National Convention in 2012, CNN is reporting."
UNCC to host waste-to-energy symposium
UNCC to host waste-to-energy symposium: "(Bruce Henderson) Waste-to-energy will be the focus of a BioEnergy Symposium at UNC Charlotte next Monday and Tuesday.Nationally-known speakers will address the energy, environmental, regulatory and engineering issues of turning solid waste into electricity. Topics will range from technology to site selection and financial issues."
Charge dismissed against Huntersville commissioner
Charge dismissed against Huntersville commissioner: "(By Joe Marusak, jmarusak@charlotteobserver.com) After a two-day trial, a Mecklenburg County District Court judge dismissed claims by the wife of Huntersville commissioner Ken Lucas that he assaulted her in their home Jan. 16.The judge found the claim unwarranted and denied Angela Lucas' request for support payments, possession of the couple's home and custody of the couple's minor child."
Charlotte's city budget gap may hit $5.4 million; 'departments are very tight'
Charlotte's city budget gap may hit $5.4 million; 'departments are very tight': "(By Steve Harrison, sharrison@charlotteobserver.com) The city of Charlotte projects it will have a modest budget shortfall of $5.4 million for upcoming fiscal year, which is about 1 percent of the general fund.That early estimate, presented at the City Council retreat Monday afternoon, doesn't yet include money yet for raises. Overall, city officials said the city's finances were in good shape, though several years of austerity is impacting service, they said."
Stolen Car Used In Bank Robbery Found
Stolen Car Used In Bank Robbery Found: "Police in Lincolnton said they found the getaway car used in a bank robbery last week."
SC Bill Would Require Jobless Agency To E-Verify
SC Bill Would Require Jobless Agency To E-Verify: "Lawmakers are considering a bill requiring South Carolina's unemployment agency to verify if laid off workers are in the country legally."
Man hospitalized after pistol-whipping
Man hospitalized after pistol-whipping: "(By Kimberly Dick, kdick@heraldonline.com) A man was in critical condition Monday after being assaulted in Lancaster, police say. The victim, 41, told a roommate at his Lancaster residence that he was beaten in the head with a gun around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, said Sgt. Paul Smith of the Lancaster Police Department."
Condo owners won't get revaluations until March
Condo owners won't get revaluations until March: "(By April Bethea, abethea@charlotteobserver.com) As Mecklenburg County prepares to start mailing new home tax values as soon as next week, one group of property owners will have to wait a bit longer to get their new appraisals.Assessor Garrett Alexander said his office is waiting until March to send out new values for the roughly 27,500 residential condos in the county. Alexander said they need more time to analyze market data for condos."
Bank of America gives $33 million in stock to 4 top execs
Bank of America gives $33 million in stock to 4 top execs: "(By Rick Rothacker, rrothacker@charlotteobserver.com) Bank of America's top four executives, including chief executive Brian Moynihan, are getting stock grants worth a total of about $33 million, though the ultimate payouts will depend on future company performance.With his $9.1 million grant, Moynihan's pay could reach about $10 million in 2010, up from about $6 million in 2009."
Planners, Engineers Tour Charlotte As Example Of Walkable City
Planners, Engineers Tour Charlotte As Example Of Walkable City: "A group is pointing to Charlotte as an example of a walkable community and urging other cities to follow the city’s lead."
NC Taking DNA Samples Upon Arrest For Some Crimes
NC Taking DNA Samples Upon Arrest For Some Crimes: "Getting booked by North Carolina police can now involve being photographed, fingerprinted, and providing a DNA sample."
One Person Dead In Officer-Involved Shooting
One Person Dead In Officer-Involved Shooting: "Local and state investigators are trying to put the pieces together after a deadly officer-involved shooting in Lancaster County, S.C."
Thousands converge in Cairo to demand Mubarak go
Thousands converge in Cairo to demand Mubarak go: "Thousands of people are converging on the heart of Cairo to demand the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak after nearly 30 years in power.
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New campaign informs women about the realities of heart disease
New campaign informs women about the realities of heart disease: "Women don't hesitate to call 911 emergency help for someone else. But when they're the ones having a heart attack, only about half will make ...
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Complaints about state-owned vehicles skyrocket
Complaints about state-owned vehicles skyrocket: "(By Leah Friedman, leah.friedman@newsobserver.com) The number of complaints lodged against state employees driving state-owned vehicles has soared over the past four years. Last year, there were 752 complaints compared with just 176 complaints in 2006.Complaints range from speeding to reckless driving to having sex in a state car."
Foundations announce $55 million plan for West Charlotte High corridor
Foundations announce $55 million plan for West Charlotte High corridor: "(By Eric Frazier and Mark Price, efrazier@charlotteobserver.com and mprice@charlotteobserver.com) As they launched a $55 million reform plan for struggling westside schools, Charlotte's business and philanthropic elite pledged to push for permission to try bold experiments, such as lengthening the school day or school year.Those declarations came at Monday's unveiling of Project LIFT, a privately financed plan to pour $11 million a year for five years into West Charlotte High and seven elementary and middle schools that feed its student body."
White nationalist leader blasts Charlotte critics
White nationalist leader blasts Charlotte critics: "(By Jim Morrill, jmorrill@charlotteobserver.com) A white nationalist leader said Monday he hasn't given up on holding a weekend conference in Charlotte despite what he called 'contemptible' efforts to dissuade local hotels from hosting it.Surrounded by more police than protesters, Jared Taylor blasted the Sheraton Charlotte Airport hotel and two city council members he said reportedly helped persuade it to cancel this weekend's gathering."
Butler High student suspended after fight at basketball game
Butler High student suspended after fight at basketball game: "(NewsChannel 36 Staff) A Butler High School student has been suspended after her family got into a fight with a school resource officer at a basketball game Friday night.The brawl was caught on tape by NewsChannel 36 sports anchor Ira Cronin."
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