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Criminal defense attorney: Prison conditions in Meck County violate human rights


Criminal defense attorney: Prison conditions in Meck County violate human rights

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – After a WBTV investigation, criminal defense attorneys in Mecklenburg County are raising alarm about conditions at the Mecklenburg County Jail that they say violate human rights. “Instead of sitting here and just watching things unfold, we want to take a stand and actually do something and make a change,” said defense […]

Proposed sales tax increase in Meck. County draws ire of Matthews leaders


Proposed sales tax increase in Meck. County draws ire of Matthews leaders

MATTHEWS, NC (WBTV) – Whether driving up Independence Boulevard or down I-77, drivers coming from north and south Charlotte spend a lot of time stuck in traffic. One way politicians want to solve this problem is by asking voters to approve a one-cent sales tax. On Friday, politicians announced an agreement between the city of […]

82-year-old woman dies weeks after intentionally setting house fire in Charlotte


82-year-old woman dies weeks after intentionally setting house fire in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – A woman died Tuesday as a result of injuries sustained in a deliberately set house fire in Charlotte on June 21. Police said on Friday. According to reports, 82-year-old Lorna Joy Roth was found by firefighters at the scene and taken to a local hospital. She died nearly two months later. […]