Charlotte Police Altercation Under Investigation

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer is under criminal and internal investigation after a video allegedly shows him tasing and slamming a female student to the ground while he was breaking up a large fight at West Charlotte High School on Friday. The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. in the bus lot during dismissal, and the girl was hospitalized, treated, and released.

The officer has been placed on administrative leave. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is seeking additional witness videos via Crime Stoppers.

The school’s principal informed families that the incident is under review by both the school and police, and emphasized student safety as the top priority.

The school announced on its website Sunday that Monday would be a remote learning day, with students expected to return to campus on Wednesday. No details were provided about Tuesday.

Municipal Elections: Candidate Overview

Voters in 88 of North Carolina’s 100 counties will head to the polls for municipal elections today. In the Triangle, Wake County is holding numerous nonpartisan elections, while Anjanee Bell is challenging Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams, and several city council members face tough reelection races.

Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin, who easily won his primary, faces a challenge from Councilmember Kathy Keefe Jensen. In Wilmington, Mayor Bill Saffo is running against Jonathan Barfield Jr. and Billy Craig. Eight candidates, including incumbents, are competing for three Wilmington City Council seats.

In Buncombe County, Weaverville Town Council member Dee Lawrence is running against former member Andrew Nagle for mayor. Current Weaverville Mayor Patrick Fitzsimmons is opting not to run for reelection.

Use this map to learn more about municipal races on the ballot in your county.

Dare County Showcases 90 OBX Trails

Dare County and Current TV released a new video showcasing more than 90 public trails across the Outer Banks for hikers, bikers, and paddlers, aiming to promote the region’s natural beauty to residents and visitors.

From Duck to Hatteras Village, the footage highlights diverse landscapes, including maritime forests in Nags Head Woods, boardwalks on Roanoke Island, and soundside routes through Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.

The video connects local trails to North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a 1,175-mile route that ends at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head.

Additional trail information and snapshots of trail features and views are available through this interactive map.

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➤ Ellenboro: The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating gunfire at a large party held on Sunday after two individuals sustained gunshot wounds. Both are being treated for their injuries. Police urge cooperation from anyone who attended. (More)

➤ Mecklenburg County: Officials briefed the public Monday on how $740,000 will be used to support food resources for 138,500 county recipients of SNAP benefits. (More)

➤ Asheville: Conserving Carolina’s White Squirrel Challenge features eight hiking trails the organization helped protect or expand. Participants can hike the trails in any order at their own pace, but only hikes completed after Oct. 1 count toward the challenge. (More and See Details)

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➤ The ACC fined NC State $50,000 for violating field-storming rules after the team’s upset win over Georgia Tech this weekend. (See Details)

➤ The North Carolina Courage ended their season with a 3-2 win over Gotham FC in front of a sold-out crowd of over 11,000 fans. More than 107,000 fans attended Courage games this season—a new franchise record. (More)

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Did you take a civics class in college?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Too long ago to remember
4. I didn’t go to college

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Have you bought something that you later discovered was counterfeit?

1. No: 43%
2. Possibly: 30%
3. Yes: 27%

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