CMPD Third Quarter Report: Crime down 8%, violent crime down 20%
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released its third quarter report Wednesday that showed a decrease in crime across the city.
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In ‘Blue Moon,’ Richard Linklaker and Ethan Hawke's portrait of an artist
“Ded Bob” crashes your Weather-Wise forecast
“The one thing scarier than Ded Bob… Atlanta.” ð
Local photographer captures rare phenomenon at Grandfather Mountain
“It doesn’t feel like real life; it’s almost like you’re in a fairytale,” Leslie Restivo beams, “It’s magical and it’s spiritual.”
Stupendous stretch continues
We’ll end the workweek on a cooler note after a dry cold front slices through the Carolinas on Friday, but plentiful sunshine carries into the first half of the weekend.
The Edge: “AI homeless man prank” is cruel, possibly dangerous and wastes police resources
The prank used artificial intelligence to create fake but realistic images of homeless people inside someone’s home. The images are then sent to the homeowner, leading them to believe an intruder has broken in.
The Edge: America is weirdly obsessed with Jennifer Aniston’s choices about children
Jennifer Aniston has revealed why she never considered adoption despite her infertility issues. The Morning Show star has previously been open about her fertility struggles, including going through in vitro fertilization.
The Edge: Mom gives birth to record-breaking baby
A big bundle of joy! A new mom has gone viral after giving birth to the biggest baby to be born at Nashville’s Tristar Centennial Women’s Hospital in more than three years.
No injuries reported after massive fire at local diesel company
No injuries have been reported after a massive fire at a diesel automotive repair business in Northwest Charlotte.
Charlotte airport won’t show DHS video blaming Dems for gov’t shutdown
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is among at least a dozen airports in the country that won’t air a controversial video from the Department of Homeland Security.
2-Alarm Fire Off Mt. Holly Road Now Out
Firefighters have extinguished a two-alarm fire on the 7200 block of Mount Holly Road.
NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier
Injuries are a big part of the NFL, and staying healthy can make or break a season. The NFL has partnered with Amazon Web Services to use technology and AI to predict and prevent injuries. The Digital Athlete tool collects data from all 32 teams to help manage players’ health.
Gaston County Courthouse and DSS building evacuated following bomb threat
All-clear given following bomb threat that caused the evacuation of Gaston County Courthouse and the Department of Social Services Tuesday afternoon.
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission. Meta says the new restrictions go further than its previous safeguards.
Drought has muted this year’s leaf-peeping season
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo dies
D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died.
Victim of deadly shooting in SouthPark identified
A woman found shot at an upscale apartment building in SouthPark has been identified by police as 45-year-old Dwanneich Hammonds.
Up ‘n Adam: Scarecrow Hollow at Daniel Stowe Conservancy
Adam Wurtzel went to Daniel Stowe Conservancy to learn more about their kid-friendly Scarecrow Hollow.
This weekend’s “Pig Pickin'” fundraiser to benefit Operation BBQ Relief
The Carolina BBQ Festival’s annual Pig Pickin’ event takes place this weekend Sunday October 19th.
California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd
A California engineer and gardening enthusiast has won the top prize at a pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California. Brandon Dawson of Santa Rosa clinched victory Monday at the 52nd World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay.
Warm & windy days ahead
The breezy and sunny afternoons continue through the next few days as highs approach 80°.
The Edge: If you liked the new Ed Gein show on Netflix, something may be wrong with you
If you binged Monsters: The Ed Gein Story, and found yourself enjoying the gory drama, you might want to rethink what you’re binge watching.
Comfortable Fall Weather Continues
Tonight, will be clear and tranquil, with calm conditions expected. A brief dip in temperatures will move in midweek before well above average highs return.
Bill Belichick says he never sought an early departure from the North Carolina job
Bill Belichick has denied reports that he’s been seeking an exit strategy from his North Carolina coaching role. Belichick says “some of the reports out last week about my looking for a buyout and trying to leave here and all that is categorically false.” Belichick was making his first public comments since a blowout loss to Clemson.
