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Watch full WBTV debate between Mecklenburg County sheriff candidates here
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (312+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The race for the next Mecklenburg County sheriff is on, and will be decided in the 2026 primary election in March. Four candidates were running for Mecklenburg County sheriff this year: incumbent Garry McFadden, Rodney Collins, Antwain Nance and…...
Watch: Mecklenburg County sheriff candidates face off in WBTV debate ahead of 2026 primary election
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (330+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The race for the next Mecklenburg County sheriff was on, and will be decided in the 2026 primary election in March. Four candidates were running for Mecklenburg County sheriff this year: incumbent Garry McFadden, Rodney Collins, Antwain Nance and…...
Candidates for Mecklenburg County sheriff debate on WBTV - Part III
14+ hour, 24+ min ago (89+ words) Candidates for Mecklenburg County sheriff debate on WBTV - Part III'WBTV Candidates for Mecklenburg County sheriff debate on WBTV - Part III Trump calls out Charlotte during longest State of the Union in US history Charlotte, Iryna Zartuska mentioned in Trump's State…...
Candidates for Mecklenburg County sheriff debate on WBTV - Part I
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (91+ words) Candidates for Mecklenburg County sheriff debate on WBTV - Part I'WBTV Candidates for Mecklenburg County sheriff debate on WBTV - Part I Kings Mountain residents share concerns as another data center is proposed Mecklenburg County sheriff candidates face off in WBTV debate…...
More than 168 pounds of marijuana found in Kings Mountain business, police say
20+ hour, 44+ min ago (179+ words) KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WBTV) - More than 168 pounds of marijuana were found in a downtown Kings Mountain business, according to police. Dustin Ray Spake was charged with trafficking marijuana and maintaining a dwelling/vehicle/place for controlled substances. More charges could be…...
Shots fired towards home of Huntersville man running for Mecklenburg County Commission
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (314+ words) HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Huntersville man running for Mecklenburg County Commission said that shots were fired toward his home earlier this week. Republican Aaron Marin, who is running for the district one position said that on Monday, Feb. 16 shots were fired…...
Mecklenburg County sheriff commits to reopen juvenile jail: What we know
1+ week, 1+ day ago (304+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - There is momentum to reopen a juvenile detention center in Mecklenburg County, after state and local leaders stated their commitment to that effort Monday afternoon. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said on Monday, Feb. 16, he wants to operate…...
Man arrested after police seize 12+ pounds of marijuana in Gaston County
1+ week, 2+ day ago (82+ words) Man arrested after police seize 12+ pounds of marijuana in Gaston County'WBTV Man arrested after police seize 12+ pounds of marijuana in Gaston County NoDa street vending ends as pilot program expires 2 early-morning shootings happen within minutes, only 3 miles apart in Charlotte…...
Mecklenburg County commissioner says outstanding arrest warrant from 2025 is a ‘misunderstanding’
1+ week, 6+ day ago (673+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Mecklenburg County Commissioner Yvette Townsend-Ingram on Wednesday told WBTV that the news about her outstanding arrest warrant was just a misunderstanding. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, WBTV reported that there was a warrant out for Commissioner Ingram's arrest in connection…...
Former Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer shares insight on kidnapping cases
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (457+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - With the release of security footage showing the suspect at the front door of Nancy Guthrie, the entire world now has an idea of who federal agents are searching for. As of Tuesday, Feb. 10, 10 days have gone by…...