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Officials at a historic college in Cabarrus County are hoping new class offerings will help them earn accreditation. Several years ago, Barber Scotia College lost its accreditation due to what officials call poor planning for the future.
03/17/2010 09:40 PM
While larger cuts potentially loom over the next budget year, Mecklenburg County department leaders are also dealing with forced reductions they must make before June 30.
03/17/2010 09:10 PM
There is a long list of families across the state waiting for government subsidies to help pay for child care. Several counties are cutting their child care subsidies to help balance their budgets.
03/17/2010 07:44 PM
The family of a 17-year-old who died after being shocked by a police officer’s Taser is suing the manufacturer, but supporters of the stun gun say the Taser actually saves lives.
03/17/2010 05:48 PM
St. Joseph's, built in 1843, is the oldest standing Catholic church in North Carolina. The Mount Holly landmark holds on three masses a year, one of which was Wednesday to mark St. Patrick's Day.
03/17/2010 05:31 PM
Mecklenburg County budget shortfalls will take their toll on the parks and recreation department. It must slash 5.6 percent of its current budget and possibly up to 50 percent of next year's.
Updated 5:10 PM
Leaders with the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County announced Wednesday that it must lay off at least 140 employees and close at least 12 branches.
03/17/2010 03:04 PM
The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved Michael Jordan's bid to buy a controlling interest in the Charlotte Bobcats.
03/17/2010 02:57 PM
More than 1,000 people lined the parking lot of the Salisbury Civic Center Wednesday to receive over $50 worth of free groceries. Local civic group Altrusa has been holding the event for 17 years to help families with low incomes.
Updated 2:37 PM
State lawmakers say they are preparing themselves for additional budget cuts as budget numbers continue to come in under projections. They say tax collections are continuing to disappoint this year.
Updated 2:34 PM
The members of the Budget Reform and Accountability Commission, also known as BRAC, offered Gov. Bev Perdue specific ways on how to make the state's motor fleet more efficient and prevent waste and abuse to save money.
Updated 2:31 PM
Police found marijuana in the car of a custodian at Bailey Middle School in Charlotte. They say they got a tip from a student there that Trenton Wallace might be selling it on campus.
03/17/2010 01:34 PM
Mecklenburg County commissioners received a grim but clearer picture of the budget for the current and next fiscal years Tuesday night. County Manager Harry Jones announced a number of potential cost-saving measures.
03/17/2010 08:04 AM
State officials say because of their tough budget situation, they are paying out only the tax refunds they can afford each week. They say residents can expect it to take longer than it did when the state coffers were full.
03/17/2010 07:39 AM
Mecklenburg County commissioners appointed two new members, including Chairman Cleveland Edwards, to fill vacancies on the local Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. David Conway, who wasn't in attendance, was also chosen.
03/17/2010 07:30 AM
Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of a two-alarm fire in southeast Charlotte that started around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment complex on Chasewood Drive.
03/17/2010 07:23 AM
Former Monroe High School teacher Ollie Shepherd Jr. will spend five months in jail and have to wear a tracking device for 30 years after pleading guilty to sex charges involving a student.
03/17/2010 07:18 AM
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a shooting on Alpine Avenue that happened just after midnight Wednesday. Police say a man was shot in the arm and chest during a fight.
03/17/2010 07:11 AM
Mario McNeill, who is accused of kidnapping, raping and murdering 5-year-old Shaniya Davis, is expected to appear in court Wednesday. He could face the death penalty if convicted of the crimes.
03/17/2010 06:58 AM
Mecklenburg County commissioners appointed two new members, including a chairman, to fill vacancies on the local Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
Updated 03/16/2010 09:29 PM
