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Reforms aim to prevent wrongful convictions
A man spent 24 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Willie Grimes was set free in October after he was wrongly convicted of raping and kidnapping a 69-year-old woman. Eyewitness News found out what's being done to help others who may share a similar story. At 66 ...
Farmers market works to offer fresh foods to everyone
There's a new push to get fresh foods to people who can't afford it on their own. Eyewitness News has covered areas where they live known as “food deserts" for years -- called that because of a lack of access to grocery stores. But Eyewitness News learned a farmers market ...
Residents say they were not informed of potential reconstruction at apartments
A zoning committee is reviewing plans to demolish and rebuild an apartment complex in south Charlotte. Camden Pinehurst on Providence Road near Fairview filed a petition to replace all of its buildings with garden-style apartments. Eyewitness News spoke to some residents on Wednesday who said they were never told about ...
Police investigate string of break-ins in Statesville
Statesville police are stepping up patrols after more than a dozen break-ins in four days. The thieves are targeting cars, businesses and homes. “We got a phone call around 1 a.m. that the alarm was going off," said Donna Young, owner of Best Value Hearing. It was a call Young ...
State lawmakers attempt to get rid of NC safety inspections
State lawmakers are making another attempt to get rid of North Carolina's safety inspection requirement for your car. The bill is set to be discussed by a committee tomorrow, and nearly half of its co-sponsors are from our viewing area. Eyewitness News found out why some people say it could ...
Iredell Co. commissioners approve two resolutions regarding gun control
As the gun control debate continues, Iredell County commissioners are calling on state lawmakers to allow guns in schools. You won't see a flag or banner hanging in town if you're driving through Iredell County, but according to county commissioners, Tuesday is "The Right to Bear Arms Day." "We just ...
Bill would make payday loans legal in NC
Payday loans are one step closer to becoming legal in North Carolina. A bill filed in the Senate last week could go up for a vote as early as Tuesday or later this week. Eyewitness News spoke to the legislator behind the bill and found out why he thinks people ...
Withdrawal of troops in president's address hits home in Carolinas
The withdrawal of 34,000 American troops from Afghanistan by this time next year was one of President Obama's biggest announcements of his State of the Union address last night. The news hits home for thousands of people across the nation and in our area with loved ones overseas. Eyewitness News ...
Police say teens are suspected in string of robberies
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said they’re investigating four robberies, all involving teens. One happened Monday night and three happened over the weekend. Eyewitness News dug through police reports to find out how they were able to link them all together. Bob Pratt said he was sore Tuesday after he said he was ...
Animal Rescues: Hope for dog-fighting pit bulls
Officers said a dog-fighting ring they discovered over the weekend is the second they have broken up in just two weeks. Officers seized nearly 40 dogs between the two operations. On Monday, Eyewitness News investigated what it takes for those dogs to be safe for a family to adopt. Charlotte ...
Police investigate possible theft ring after $60K Camaro stolen
It's fast and it's rare. There were only 10 like it in the state. It's expensive -- worth $60,000. "The ZL1 Camaro is pretty much a race car. It's got 560 horsepower and you can actually take the car after you buy it and take it to a racetrack," said ...
Business owners in Plaza Midwood happy to see new construction
Business owners in Plaza Midwood are hopeful new construction will boost their economy. Eyewitness News looked at the new sites and found out why developers chose the area as their new home. It's located just two miles outside of uptown, but if you look around as you drive through, you'll ...
VA study estimates 22 veterans commit suicide in U.S. each day
According to a VA study made public this weekend, an estimated 22 veterans commit suicide in the United States each day. The report claims it's in part because of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and veterans not getting the help they need. Eyewitness News found out what's being done locally to ...
Victims’ advocate organization sees more calls for counseling
New statistics released this month show police in Charlotte are seeing an increase in some types of crimes, and the more crimes, the more victims need help. Eyewitness News anchor Sarah Rosario found out why getting victims’ lives back to normal can be critical to a case. Katherine Sakhnini said ...
Car drives into sinkhole in south Charlotte
A water main break on Tyvola Centre Drive Monday morning caused a giant sinkhole that swallowed a car, sidewalk and even a tree. It was the last thing Brian Yurkovic thought would happen when he went to take out the trash. "I was coming down the road, and I hit ...
Local people at Capitol for inauguration celebrations
District of Columbia officials expect between 500,000 and 700,000 people to attend the presidential inauguration Monday. Several people from the Charlotte area are at the inauguration ceremony, and some of them will be playing big roles. About 40 Charlotte police officers were picked to help control the crowds Monday. But ...
CMPD's new programs help keep juvenile offenders out of jail
In North Carolina, 16-year-olds are tried as adults, but the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has teamed up with local organizations to keep youthful offenders from getting locked up. "I got my mind straight about what I was trying to accomplish with my life, and I just didn't envision myself being in ...
Local school district taking new precautions for security
One local school district is taking extra precautions to make sure your children are safe at school. The changes in Iredell County were put in place after last month's elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn. However, Iredell-Statesville Schools said plans were in the works before it happened. If you walk ...
Police: 7 injured, including 5 teens, in serious accident on Woodlawn Road
Seven people were sent to the hospital Tuesday morning, including five Myers Park High School students, after a serious crash in south Charlotte. It happened around 7 a.m. at Woodlawn Drive and Halstead Road. The victims were taken to Carolina Medical Center - Main right after the crash. Medic said ...
Family of NYPD officer outraged with CMPD, DA's office
On Monday night, the family of a New York City police officer who was killed in Ballantyne is outraged with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the District Attorney's Office. The family told Eyewitness news it got a call on Friday from the DA's office about a possible plea deal for ...
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