ICE launches billboard campaign in Charlotte area aimed at sanctuary policies
November 25, 2020 A.P. Dillon and David Larson, North State Journal
CHARLOTTE — Immigration and Customs Enforcement has launched a billboard campaign along major Charlotte roadways to educate the public about the dangers of sanctuary and noncooperation policies. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) billboards appear […]
Thousands in North Carolina incorrectly told they have COVID
September 15, 2020 The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE — A county in North Carolina incorrectly told nearly 7,000 residents they had tested positive for the coronavirus due what officials say was a technical glitch. The messages were sent by text messages to […]
Watch live: RNC official business meeting in Charlotte
August 24, 2020 North State Journal Staff
The 336 delegates chosen from around the country are in Charlotte and are set to renominate President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence this morning during the official business session of the Republican National […]
Rise in national homicide rate hits home in NC
August 12, 2020 David Larson
RALEIGH — Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden and Greensboro Police Chief Brian James each made public pleas to their respective cities this summer to put a halt to spiraling murder rates. Cities across North Carolina […]
Mecklenburg judges asked to recite Beasley statement in promotional video
July 8, 2020 North State Journal Staff
RALEIGH – An email dated July 6, 2020 from Mecklenburg County chief district court judge Elizabeth Trosch and district court judge Donald Cureton, Jr. was sent to other judges within Mecklenburg County inviting them to […]
North Carolina renaissance festival canceled due to virus
July 7, 2020 The Associated Press
HUNTERSVILLE — The annual Carolina Renaissance Festival in North Carolina has been canceled due to safety concerns amid the coronavirus outbreak. The event, which was supposed to be held in October and November of this […]
Centene bringing $1B tech hub and 3,237 Jobs to Charlotte
CHARLOTTE – Centene Corporation, a Fortune 50 provider of managed care services for public and private health plans, will create an east coast regional headquarters and technology hub in Charlotte. This move is expected to […]
MCDANIEL: Charlotte Convention move lies at Gov. Cooper's feet
June 15, 2020 Ronna McDaniel
When we at the Republican National Committee were considering possible cities to host our Party's 2020 Convention, Charlotte immediately stood out in our minds. A crown jewel of the South, the Queen City's attractions, amenities, […]
CMPD officer 'assaulted in broad daylight' at protest
June 9, 2020 The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer who has met with and walked with demonstrators a number of times was involved in a scuffle Monday afternoon with protesters a day after he'd had another tense interaction. […]
100 in 100: Mecklenburg County's Stephen Curry, 2-time NBA MVP
June 9, 2020 Brett Friedlander
North State Journal's 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina's 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]