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Vikings Injury Report Turns Dicey
There is still one day to go this week before the Minnesota Vikings unveil a final injury report, but Thursday was not advantageous for Week 16’s trajectory. Five important players didn’t practice, with three days until Minnesota hosts the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium, a Christmas Eve meeting.
Vikings Sign New RB and End Kicking Battle
Back to the Minnesota Vikings Newsfeed Related Topics: Greg Joseph, Akayleb Evans, Jack Podlesny, Byron Murphy, Ty Chandler The Minnesota Vikings entered their training camp with some significant position battles. Of course, a lot of folks had their eyes on the cornerback competition with Byron Murphy as the only ensured starter and two open spots, one on the outside, and one in the slot. Akayleb Evans ran away with the CB2 spot, and rookie Mekhi Blackmon with the one in nickel defenses.
GOP leader calls Cooper's vision a 'mirage'
POLITICS Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's speech to the North Carolina General Assembly likely will highlight his budget priorities and potential areas of agreement elsewhere with Republican legislative leaders. RALEIGH, N.C. -- Governor Roy Cooper gave his first State of the State address Monday evening, however, the state of affairs between the Democratic governor and the Republican-controlled legislature have been strained.
Missouri vs. Tennessee - Box Score - November 17, 2018 - ESPN
Kentucky, ranked 11th this week in the College Football Playoff rankings and 12th in the AP poll, visits Neyland Stadium on Saturday as a nationally ranked team for the first time since 1950. And how's this for head coaching star power? Paul W. "Bear" Bryant was the Kentucky coach for that game, and Gen.
Fairfield police release response to Amber Alert family's complaint against officers
While worried about the well-being of her missing 8-year-old son, the mother of Brock Guzman was held to the ground by officers outside her Fairfield home and handcuffed. Cellphone video from Monday morning shows Suzanne Guzman in the driveway of her home with officers over her. The Guzman family plans to file a complaint against the Fairfield Police Department for the officers' treatment of the couple and are asking for better police training.
Tennessee vs. Florida - Box Score - September 16, 2017 - ESPN
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Suspect in UNCC professor's murder arrested
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The man wanted for the murder of a UNC Charlotte professor in southwest Charlotte was arrested after being on the run for three days. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged Donny Lewis Franklin, 45, with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 35-year-old Jeannine Shante Skinner. CMPD officers responded to an incident in the 9300 block of Kings Parade Boulevard around lunchtime Friday. When officers arrived, they found Skinner's body at the scene.
Harvey continues to impact gas prices in the Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Gas prices continue to rise in the Carolinas as repairs to the nation's largest fuel system continue to delay. The Colonial Pipeline is partially underwater in Texas after the catastrophic flooding from Harvey. This forced the company to shut down portions of the system that pumps more than 3 million barrels of fuel from Texas to New Jersey, which provides 40 percent of the east coast's fuel. "This is the cheapest one I found, $2.59," said Michael Tolbert.
Colonial Pipeline shutdown causes NC pump panic
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Colonial Pipeline is partially underwater in Houston due to heavy flooding from Harvey and that is sending gas prices soaring in the Carolinas. The pipeline provides nearly 40 percent of the gas to the Southeast and runs directly through Charlotte. This means what is happenings more than 1,000 miles away in Texas, will have an impact at at the pump. "It's just getting really pricey, I'm concerned," said Brian Garcia.
Colonial Pipeline shutdown means gas price spike for Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Colonial Pipeline is partially underwater in Houston due to heavy flooding from Harvey and that is sending gas prices soaring in the Carolinas. The pipeline provides nearly 40 percent of the gas to the Southeast and runs directly through Charlotte. This means what is happenings more than 1,000 miles away in Texas, will have an impact at at the pump. "It's just getting really pricey, I'm concerned," said Brian Garcia.
SC school bus driver had 0.31 BAC with students on board, cops say
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. -- A Chesterfield County School District bus driver is behind bars, accused of operating a bus with students on board while intoxicated. Angela Caldwell, 53, is charged with DUI and child endangerment. Authorities say she had a blood alcohol level of 0.31 percent. Caldwell was driving her route to Central High School in Pageland around 7:30 a.m. "A school bus just whipped out in front of me and I'm like wow," said Eugene Moore.
SC School Bus Driver Had 0.31 BAC With Students On Board: Authorities
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. -- A Chesterfield County School District bus driver is behind bars, accused of operating a bus with students on board while intoxicated. Angela Caldwell, 53, is charged with DUI and child endangerment. Authorities say she had a blood alcohol level of 0.31 percent. Caldwell was driving her route to Central High School in Pageland around 7:30 a.m. "A school bus just whipped out in front of me and I'm like wow," said Eugene Moore.
Two men wanted for breaking into car near Concord Mills
CONCORD, N.C. -- Concord Police is asking for the public's help in identifying two men accused of breaking into a car near Concord Mills. Police say a customer parked their car on Tuesday near Broadway Shoes and came back to see that it had been broken into. Investigators say the thieves punched the door lock of a Dodge Challenger and stole a credit card and a handgun. The suspects wanted in connection with the theft were spotted at a store in Charlotte trying to use the stolen credit card.
Final goodbye for Monroe officer killed in motorcycle crash
MONROE, N.C. - Hundreds attended a final salute to Monroe Police Officer Paul Perrette Thursday, who was killed last week in a motorcycle crash. "His laughter was contagious," said Dr. Michael Harvey, Principal at Monroe High School. "There wasn't a day that didn't go by, no matter how hard the challenge that we didn't laugh," he said. But this challenge, the hardest one yet.
Three recent violent home invasions under investigation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - CMPD is investigating a recent string of home invasions, but say these type of crimes are actually down significantly. The most violent, happened Monday morning. Police say two people managed to get inside a home on Outer Bridge in South Charlotte around 3 a.m.. One of the occupants, Joshua Shulman, 25, died from his injuries Wednesday. "Certainly one of the things we're looking at was why there was such brutality," said Captain Chris Dozier.
Powerball Fever: $700 million winning numbers announced
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The numbers for the highly-anticipated $700 million Powerball have been drawn! The winning numbers are: 6, 7, 16, 23, 26, and the Powerball number: 4 There are 700 million reasons to get a Powerball ticket Wednesday. The jackpot is now the second largest ever. Even with odds of 1 in 292 million, people are coming out to play. "I've been playing this number over and over," said Stacy Bethea. "Maybe I will be the lucky one, my number is going to play," she declared.
Powerball Fever: 700 million reasons to play Wednesday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - There are 700 million reasons to get a Powerball ticket Wednesday. The jackpot is now the second largest ever. Even with odds of 1 in 292 million, people are coming out to play. "I've been playing this number over and over," said Stacy Bethea. "Maybe I will be the lucky one, my number is going to play," she declared. Luck might be on Bethea's side. She picked up her Powerball tickets at the PC Mart on the Plaza.
Tiny house community comes to Charlotte
"It's been about 1 1/2 years working on this house," said Kelvin Young, of Keyo Development. Young's labor of love is now a model home for Charlotte's first tiny house community. "Granite on the counters, I mean we haven't done anything shabby," he says walking through the kitchen. "Sixteen-foot ceilings. I'm a tall guy so I didn't want it to feel claustrophobic to myself or anyone else." Young has been in real estate for more than a decade and has weathered the ups and downs of the market.
Mom Relieved To Have Clemson Athlete Son Back In US After Barcelona Attack
SHELBY, N.C. - A Shelby mom is relieved to have her son back on American soil. Clemson Basketball Guard, Gabe Devoe and the rest of his teammates landed in Atlanta this afternoon. The team found themselves in the middle of a terrorist attack in Barcelona Thursday evening. "I didn't think anything would happen," said his mother, Gaye Devoe. "We normally travel to every game he plays, whether it's home or away," she said. Even if that game is 4,000 miles away.
Shelby mom relieved to have Clemson athlete son back in US after Barcelona attack
SHELBY, N.C. - A Shelby mom is relieved to have her son back on American soil. Clemson Basketball Guard, Gabe Devoe and the rest of his teammates landed in Atlanta this afternoon. The team found themselves in the middle of a terrorist attack in Barcelona Thursday evening. "I didn't think anything would happen," said his mother, Gaye Devoe. "We nomrally travel to every game he plays, whether it's home or away," she said. Even if that game is 4,000 miles away.
Mom Relieved to Have Clemson Athlete Son Back in US After Barcelona Attack
SHELBY, N.C. - A Shelby mom is relieved to have her son back on American soil. Clemson Basketball Guard, Gabe Devoe and the rest of his teammates landed in Atlanta this afternoon. The team found themselves in the middle of a terrorist attack in Barcelona Thursday evening. "I didn't think anything would happen," said his mother, Gaye Devoe. "We normally travel to every game he plays, whether it's home or away," she said. Even if that game is 4,000 miles away.
Kannapolis PD looking for pharmacy robbery suspect, other drug stores on edge
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - Kannapolis Police are looking for a thief that broke into a drug store and stole meds. Moose pharmacy has only had 1 other break-in in the last seven years. Pharmacist James Bowman says they strategically lock away narcotic medication and their safety protocols held up. "If they do break-in, they're left scrambling trying to find what they can," he said. The thief did get something.
New 'Police Stop' curriculum added for new drivers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - More than 100,000 students across North Carolina will take Driver's Ed this upcoming school year. This year's course will tackle more than parallel parking and three point turns. "There's a good chance that each one of them during the course of their life will get stopped by the police," said Quentin Williams. Williams is a former FBI agent and federal prosecutor.
Parents' patience tested during registration
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. -- Parents were stuck waiting in lines for hours, hoping to enroll their children in school. "Four hours and still here," Beyonka Moss shouted in frustration. Moss marched out of Forest Heights Elementary to get some air. "It's ridiculous," she said. "Having to sit there and wait this long to get a child enrolled that wants to go to school and get an education and what happens you have to do this crap." And her wait wasn't over.
Cleanup at Quail Hollow could take 45 days
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The 2017 PGA Championship is now history, but Charlotte is receiving high marks as the host city. "Charlotte shined," declared Ralph Breeden, local Chairperson for the PGA Championship. "On an international stage that PGA America provides, I'm not sure we could ask for anything better." Exact figures aren't in, but early estimates put the attendance of the tournament well beyond 200,000.
Cleanup at Quail Hollow Could Take 45 Days
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The 2017 PGA Championship is now history, but Charlotte is receiving high marks as the host city. "Charlotte shined," declared Ralph Breeden, local Chairperson for the PGA Championship. "On an international stage that PGA America provides, I'm not sure we could ask for anything better." Exact figures aren't in, but early estimates put the attendance of the tournament well beyond 200,000.
Local Korean War vets concerned about escalating US-NK tensions
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - 64 years after the Korean War ended in a cease fire, veterans of that war are concerned of rising conflict between North Korea and the United States. "I went into the army when I was 17, that was 1950," said Steve Coulson. "I was 19 when I was in Korea," he recalled. Coulson says Korea is the forgotten war. Unlike his brother's who served in World War II, he didn't return home to a heroes welcome. "I expected some kind of welcome like that, it just wasn't there.
After Trump balks at declaring opioid emergency, communities look for solutions
LENOIR, N.C. - President Trump held off on declaring a national emergency on the opioid crisis this week despite recommendations from his Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. Gov. Roy Cooper, a member of the commission, was critical of the president's lack of action. "We can't talk our way out of the opioid crisis. We have to take action, and a state of emergency on this issue on the federal level would certainly help to free up more funding," Gov. Cooper declared.
Citizens Review Board to Hear Keith Scott Shooting Tuesday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Citizens Review Board is taking up the Keith Scott shooting in a hearing Tuesday. The CRB doesn't have the power to pursue criminal charges, but many consider it a big deal that they are weighing in on the case. "It has to be progress when we had nothing before, at least we have them hearing this particular case," said Corine Mack, President of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP. Mack says she and other activists have pushed for the CRB to review more complaints.
Citizens Review Board to hear Keith Scott shooting Tuesday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Citizens Review Board is taking up the Keith Scott shooting in a hearing Tuesday. The CRB doesn't have the power to pursue criminal charges, but many consider it a big deal that they are weighing in on the case. "It has to be progress when we had nothing before, at least we have them hearing this particular case," said Corine Mack, President of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP. Mack says she and other activists have pushed for the CRB to review more complaints.
New Clover 9th-grade campus aims to bridge pivotal education jump
CLOVER, S.C. - Starting high school can be exciting or terrifying for ninth graders. Clover High School will welcome 600 of these students later this month and they hope to make the transition from middle school a little smoother. "I'm ready to see them," said Ann Carol Love, Assistant Principal at Clover High School's Ninth Grade Campus. "I'm ready for them to hit the doors. It's been two years since the halls of the former Clover Middle School were filled with students.
College-style coffee shop coming to Clover High School
CLOVER, S.C. - High end coffee, wraps, smoothies, even sushi. You may not remember school lunch sounding that good, but the menu at Clover High School is changing. "The excitement is extremely high," said Rod Ruth, Principal at Clover High School. A space used as a secondary cafeteria at Clover's applied sciences building, is now much more. Principal Ruth says exposing students to college life as early as possible is their goal.
Nurse arrested after allegedly stealing Rx drugs from patients
LINCOLNTON, N.C. -- A Lincoln County nurse is out of a job and in jail after being accused of stealing prescription drugs from her patients. Wendy Jaynes, 37, was the Director of Nursing at the Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lincolnton, where she had access to narcotic prescription drugs. Police say she took full advantage of that access, stealing medication from her employer.
Local homeowner charged with shooting man on property
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A Charlotte homeowner is charged with shooting a man outside of his Madison Park home Wednesday morning. Robert Campbell, 55, is facing one charge of Assault with a Deadly Weapon for shooting John Tchendo, 42, near his Stacy Blvd home around 7 a.m.. "It sounded like somebody pulling a trash can," said neighbor Lila Fry. "Then I heard the shot," she explained. "Nothing like that has ever happened around here," Fry declared.
NCDOT's 'Super Street' hits a roadblock
But on Monday, the DOT hosted a public meeting to share new ideas to ease congestion. "Sometimes I sit at the end of my driveway for five or so minutes waiting to get out," said Teresa Scott. "There is a lot of traffic." Scott lives on John Street which is part of the 6.5-mile stretch of road that could be converted to a super street or highway. She says she wants to see something done, but a highway through the heart of Matthews is not her idea of a solution.
Outdoor workers finding ways to stay cool in summer heat
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The thermometer read upper 90s Thursday, but it felt more like 102. Beating the heat isn't easy, especially if you have to be out in it. "We got a little fan and a lot of hopes and dreams," said Chris Collado of Halal Food Cart. "But we don't have anything else to keep us cool," he explained. They say if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen. But the cramped kitchen inside the Halal Food Car parked on Trade and Tryon registered 105 degrees.
City leaders not meeting with MLS officials
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Major League Soccer executives who were expected check Charlotte out as a possible destination for an expansion team did not meet with Charlotte City officials. MLS 4 CLT, the local ownership group vying for an MLS franchise, set up the visit with MLS President Mark Abbott and other top league executives. The group will tour Memorial Stadium in Elizabeth Tuesday, the proposed site for a future MLS team and meet with business leaders.
Preparing your family for 2017's hottest days
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Wednesday was one of the hottest days of 2017 and it is only going to get hotter. "I definitely feel it, even in the shade," said Jade Rucker. She took her 5 year old daughter Zoe to Freedom Park. "It is normally very crowded when you come here," she said. Zoe and two other children were free to run around all they want, having the playground all to themselves. "So hot," said Demaria Miller,10. Covered in sweat, he wiped his forehead and ran for the slide one more time.
UNCC parking goes digital with new system
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Parking at UNCC is going high tech. The school becomes the first university in North Carolina to install NuPark, a system that reads virtual parking permits with license plate readers. "I drive about 45 minutes," said sophomore A.J. Wilds. "It's summer, so I can get here 15 minutes early for class and I'm fine, but regular semester fall or spring, I have to get here 30 to an hour early and i find a parking spot in the middle of nowhere," Wild explained.
Racial slur, vandalism on South Charlotte family's driveway
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A Black South Charlotte couple found a message of hate scrawled on their driveway of the South Charlotte home they've lived in for 18 years early Friday morning. "Until you walk our walk, you won't know how we feel," said Tokunbo Ayodele. Ayodele says she feels uneasy in her Red Mape Drive home for the first time in two decades.
S.C. community mourns sudden death of football star
CHERAW, S.C.—A star Chesterfield County football player’s sudden death has left a community stunned. Cheraw High School junior, Dorrell McFarland, 17, went into cardiac arrest, according to friends. The teen was airlifted to Charleston where he died Monday. “Words can’t explain how I feel. He’s gone. My best friend left me,” said Nasir Mallory, McFarland’s teammate.
Cheraw HS football star's death leaves community stunned
CHERAW, S.C. - A star Chesterfield County football player's sudden death has left a community stunned. Cheraw High School junior, Dorrell McFarland-17, went into cardiac arrest, according to friends. The teen was airlifted to Charleston where he died Monday. "Words can't explain how I feel. He's gone. My best friend left me," said Nasir Mallory, McFarland's teammate.
High School Football Star's Death Leaves SC Community Stunned
CHERAW, S.C. - A star Chesterfield County football player's sudden death has left a community stunned. Cheraw High School junior, Dorrell McFarland-17, went into cardiac arrest, according to friends. The teen was airlifted to Charleston where he died Monday. "Words can't explain how I feel. He's gone. My best friend left me," said Nasir Mallory, McFarland's teammate.
Slain Charlotte barber remembered ahead of memorial
Mourners paid their respects at a viewing on Friday for a Charlotte barber killed last week. David Lindsay, 29, was found shot to dead in a car on Eastwyke Place. "My heart broke literally," said former co-worker, Jada Balknight. Balknight worked as a receptionist at No Grease Barbershop Mosaic location. She says she will miss his bubbly personality. "I don't know who would do something like this, but I hope we can find justice for Dave, he was just the light in anybody's day," she said.
July 4th record travel causes airport, road traffic
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - When you travel on a holiday weekend, to be early is to be on time. Renee Kimbrell showed up to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport four hours before her flight to Miami. "Normally we do before the Fourth or after the Fourth, but this one just happened to be this week," she said. "Miami first, then we're hitting a cruise ship. We're going on Norwegian," she beamed. Friday is expected to be the busiest of what is predicted to be the biggest July 4th travel weekend ever.
Slave cemetery confirmed as Topgolf construction moves forward
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The remains of at least 19 slaves have been found by a historian on the site where developers hope to build a Topgolf and hundreds of apartments in University City. Residents in the area have been fighting to stall the 65-acre project on Mallard Creek Church Road and I-85. They say this discovery should be enough to bury it for good. "His report only validates our concerns that there are actually slaves buried outside of the wall.
Two arrested for suspected involvement in string of robberies
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Police have arrested two men believed to be responsible for 4 of the 12 armed robberies that happened in a 48 hour period. "One robbery, eight robberies we take it to the same degree of seriousness," said Sgt. Brian Scharf . "These are violent crimes, one step away from getting a lot worse," he said. No injuries were reported, however police say eight businesses were held up early overnight Monday, and thieves targeted four more the following night.
Charlotte teen reunited with family after being missing for over a year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A Georgia man facing charges in connection with the disappearance of a Charlotte teen who has been missing for more than a year, made his first appearance in a Gwinett County Courthouse Monday. Michael Wysolovski, 31, was assigned a public defender and is being held without bond in a jail North of Atlanta. Wysolovski is facing numerous charges, including false imprisonment and interference with custody and cruelty to children. The FBI says additional charges could follow.
There will be more boots on the ground, SC Gov. says
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster promising a heavier police presence in Myrtle Beach after a violent weekend left seven people injured. "There will be a lot more boots on the ground," said McMaster. Gov. McMaster met with local and state law enforcement in Myrtle Beach Thursday. He says he will put every resource available towards keeping the beach town safe.
NC state senator blasts 'Jihad Media' in Twitter rant
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A North Carolina State Senator is not backing down from a Twitter rant where he used the term "Jihad Media." Senator Dan Bishop (R-Mecklenburg) initially directed his tweets to the Raleigh News & Observer after it reported on proposed cuts to Attorney General Josh Stein's Budget. Bishop tweeted, "How can I 'disagree' with a 'news' story? Isn't it supposed to be facts?
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