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16+ min ago (93+ words) Confusion and frustration are spreading across Landis after hundreds of utility customers received paper bills showing the wrong amounts. 1 person killed in northeast Charlotte homicide CHARLOTTE, N.C. " One person was killed in a homicide in northeast Charlotte on Wednesday. The homicide was reported on Reagan Drive near West Sugar Creek Road. It's not known what the person's cause of death was. The victim's name was not released. It's unclear what led to the homicide or if any arrests were made. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has not released any further information....

21+ min ago (196+ words) Jennifer Shah, a former star on "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence for defrauding thousands of people. A Bureau of Prisons spokesperson confirmed that Shah was transferred Wednesday morning from the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, to the program overseen by the Phoenix Residential Reentry Management Office. The transfer means that Shah is either being held in home confinement or in a halfway house. Her projected release date is Aug. 30, 2026. Shah pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in July 2022, and during her sentencing, she apologized to the "innocent people" she said she'd hurt and pledged to pay $6.5 million in restitution and forfeiture once she is released from prison. At the sentencing, Shah apologized and said the proceeds from…...

21+ min ago (369+ words) A 10-year-old named Rylee inspired a community-wide effort in Gibsonville. She was one of many children who wrote a letter to Santa requesting food -- mainly because she was feeling hungry in the moment -- but it lead to dozens of donations for local families in need thanks to help from a local insurance agency. The Jessie Summers State Farm office collected letters from children with their wish lists for Santa at a Lighting of the Green event in downtown Gibsonville, North Carolina. Summers said it's a tradition for them to bless families with gifts and return letters from Santa himself. However, Rylee's letter stood out. "It said hi my name is Rylee, I'm 10 years old, I've been a little bit naughty and a little bit nice this year, and my wish list for Christmas is I would like to get food....

22+ min ago (205+ words) WASHINGTON " An actress who appeared on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Midtown Manhattan earlier this week, New York police told multiple'sources. Wenne Alton Davis was hit just before 9 p.m. Monday while crossing Broadway near West 53rd Street by an SUV, authorities said. The SUV was traveling west on West 53rd Street, and made a left turn onto Broadway before striking the 60-year-old. She was taken to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The driver remained at the scene, and no charges have been filed at this time. Davis" representatives confirmed her death to CBS News, and said she had been out to dinner with friends and was on her way home to Queens when the crash occurred. "She had a huge love for New York, for acting, for her colleagues at J.F.K. and,…...

28+ min ago (17+ words) Cold winds Thursday, below normal highs return in North Carolina Cold winds Thursday, below normal highs return...

29+ min ago (290+ words) CROYDON, UK " Multiple parking tickets'on one car were waived after CCTV video showed a contractor painting a disabled bay around a man's parked car in the United Kingdom.' The man, who wished not to be named, told BBC News he was on vacation when he saw the tickets piling up on his windshield.' "I didn't want to go out and do the things I wanted to do because I was worried about the amount of tickets I was accumulating," he told BBC News.' He posted the CCTV footage to social media about what had happened in New Addington, south London while expressing his frustration.' "Giving me a ticket for being in a disabled bay I never put myself in," he said in the video, narrating over the CCTV footage spanning multiple days.' BBC News reported the bay was painted Nov....

30+ min ago (194+ words) A Texas-based foundation is offering support to the family of the North Forsyth High School student killed in Tuesday's stabbing that left another student injured. The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation, also known as the Uvalde Foundation for Kids, was formed in 2022 following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary that claimed the lives of 19 children and two adults. Following Tuesday's deadly stabbing at North Forsyth High School, the foundation has launched a "Seeds of Hope" campaign. Every dollar raised will go directly to the student's family to help with funeral costs, counseling and any other expenses. The foundation is also providing 24-hour peer counseling support for students, families and staff. You can call the crisis support line and talk to someone at 254-499-8027. Daniel Chapin, the founder of Youth Peace and Justice, sent this statement that reads in part, "The killing…...

32+ min ago (120+ words) Hearst sister station KCCI reporter Pepper Purpura arrived at a garden in downtown Des Moines on Monday expecting to cover what she believed was a routine assignment. But the event she thought she was reporting on didn't exist " it was all part of an elaborate plan. Pepper's shock melted into joy as the surprise unfolded " a moment made even more special by the friends and colleagues who helped bring it to life. "Everyone involved was excited to play a part, and I'm so glad that it all worked out," said executive producer Tisa Tollenaar. "And, of course, that she said yes." Huge congratulations to Pepper and Kai on their engagement and the unforgettable proposal that stole the show....

32+ min ago (338+ words) More than 24 hours after a deadly stabbing at North Forsyth High School, key details about the incident remain unknown. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office will hold a press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. More than 24 hours after a stabbing at North Forsyth High School, questions remain about the tragic incident that left a 16-year-old boy dead. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School officials and law enforcement have not disclosed details about what led up to the violence, the weapon used, or whether or not any arrests have been made. Tuesday morning, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a person who was injured in the stabbing has been released from the hospital. In a statement to WXII, Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill wrote: In addition to the lack of information about the incident itself, questions remain about the presence of metal detectors…...

33+ min ago (29+ words) Winds Diminish Wednesday Night with cold front passage. Chilly 40s Back Thursday-Friday and dry except for Mountain snow risk Winds Diminish Wednesday Night. Chilly 40s Back Thursday-Friday...