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1+ hour, 51+ min ago (331+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " Mecklenburg County's top prosecutor said Wednesday that addressing violent crime'by repeat offenders remains a priority as new statistics show a troubling spike in homicides in Charlotte's Uptown area. District Attorney Spencer Merriweather said new state laws that took effect recently provide prosecutors with stronger tools to combat crime, particularly offenses involving firearms by convicted felons. The emphasis comes after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson reported that violent crime in the city's Central Division increased 15%. Police data shows 10 homicides have occurred in the center city this year compared to four during the same period last year. "It increased punishment for convicted felons who commit new felonies with firearms," Merriweather said during a recent press conference, explaining Senate Bill 311. "Specifically, it provides new enhancements for felons who possess, or brandish or discharge a firearm during the commission or attempted commission of…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (121+ words) SCHOOL CLOSINGS, DELAYS LIST | Some school systems in North Carolina and Virginia are announcing their plans for Thursday, Dec. 11. Some school systems in North Carolina and Virginia are making decisions about school for Thursday, Dec. 11, due to the weather. >>>Check out the full listing of remote learning days, school delays and closings here as school systems voluntarily submit them to our site. Alleghany County Schools - 2-hour delay Some school systems in North Carolina and Virginia are making decisions about school for Thursday, Dec. 11, due to the weather. >>>Check out the full listing of remote learning days, school delays and closings here as school systems voluntarily submit them to our site. Alleghany County Schools - 2-hour delay...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago (519+ words) Next month, the Chapel Hill Town Council will hear an update on a controversial development proposal on Weaver Dairy Road. The proposal would create more than 300 multi-family housing units. But community members from nearby neighborhoods are worried about the impact the development will have on the area's flood risk. In July, Tropical Storm Chantal ripped through Chapel Hill, flooding businesses, homes, apartments and even forced some people out of their homes. After Chantal, many people whose homes flooded became concerned about how the town plans and regulates stormwater management. It became a driver in this year's town council races and has been a frequent topic of conversation in town council meetings. Chapel Hill Town Council Member Theo Nollert said all new developments in Chapel Hill are required to have plans for what's called "100-year storms," which are large storms that…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (361+ words) Jeffery Saunders, a teacher at Main Street Academy, shares his emotional response to the death of his former student, Cameron Graham, and emphasizes the need for improved safety measures in schools. Jeffery Saunders, a teacher at Main Street Academy, expressed his deep sorrow and concern following the tragic death of his former student Cameron Graham. "I'm getting all these calls and video feeds of what's going on, and I had to stop what I was doing to take it all in," said Saunders. Saunders said he viewed Graham as a son, someone he'd mentored, leaving him deeply affected by the incident. "They said we need to talk to you, we need to talk to you, so I pull off to the side, and I look at the messages, and I go no way," he said. He emphasized that his role…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago (15+ words) Cold wind Thursday, below normal highs in North Carolina Cold wind Thursday, below normal highs...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago (219+ words) The Powerball jackpot is back near a billion dollars, with more than $930 million up for grabs after nobody matched all five white balls and the Powerball number on Monday." The full jackpot represents the annuity option paid out over decades. The lump sum cash payout is worth $429 million before taxes." The current jackpot has been rolling since Sept. 6, when those two winners beat odds of 1 in 292.2 million." The largest Powerball jackpot remains $2.04 billion, won by a single ticket in California in November 2022. This year has produced three major Powerball wins: the $1.8 billion September prize, a $526.5 million jackpot claimed in California in March and a $328.5 million prize won in Oregon in January. Check your tickets: Could you be a winner? The winning numbers for Wednesday were 10-16-29-33-69 and Powerball 22. The Power Play multiplier was 3x." The Powerball drawing takes place live at 10:59 p.m. ET…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago (94+ words) A road collapse is causing closures, according to the City of Eden. City officials said the closure is on W. Aiken Road from Riverside Drive to U.S. Highway 14. Rockingham County Communications told WXII that officers with the Eden Police Department were called to the area to help direct traffic just after 7:15 p.m. There is no word on injuries; however, officials said they did not send EMS to the scene. There is also no word on what caused the incident. This story may be updated if more information becomes available....

2+ hour, 41+ min ago (173+ words) GASTON COUNTY, N.C. " Authorities have charged a Kings Mountain woman with murder for causing someone to die from carfentanil exposure. Ebone Johnson, 38, is charged with second-degree murder, according to Gaston County Court records. Johnson is accused of killing Nasir Asaad Harris by exposing him to carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that the Department of Justice says is 100 times more potent than fentanyl. Harris died on July 30, according to court records. Court records do not verify the relationship between Johnson and Harris. However, an obituary states that Johnson was Nasir's mother, and he died on his first birthday. Gaston County authorities have not affirmed the connection. Johnson is being held in Gaston County jail without bond. Her next court date is on Thursday, Dec. 11. No further information has been released. WCNC Charlotte has reached out to the Gaston County Police Department for more…...

3+ hour ago (163+ words) A woman gave birth in a Waymo vehicle while en route to a San Francisco hospital on Monday night, the autonomous vehicle company confirmed. A Waymo spokesperson told NBC Bay Area that the mother was heading to UCSF Medical Center in the vehicle when she gave birth. The company said its rider support team detected "unusual activity" and initiated a call to check on the rider before calling 911. Waymo said the new mother, baby and vehicle arrived safely at the hospital ahead of emergency services. After the mother and newborn were safely delivered, the Waymo vehicle was taken out of service to be cleaned, the company said. "We're proud to be a trusted ride for moments big and small, serving riders from just seconds old to many years young," a Waymo spokesperson said in a statement. "We wish the new…...

3+ hour, 1+ min ago (91+ words) Officials stated that Moore's alleged conduct was a "clear violation of university policy." Michigan fired football coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday, saying a university investigation had found evidence of an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member." The stunning announcement said Moore's alleged conduct was a "clear violation of university policy." Moore, the team's former offensive coordinator, was promoted to the top job in January 2024. to replace Jim Harbaugh. The Wolverines (9-3, 7-2 Big Ten) are set to play Texas in the Citrus Bowl in a few weeks....