WJZY Queen City News

South Carolina Republicans plan to vote on Tuesday to choose their nominee for the US Senate seat, a position once held by Lindsey Graham. The field of candidates in the GOP primary has narrowed down to two individuals: Darline Graham and Ralph Norman.

Charlotte leaders are considering a pilot program for a citywide teen curfew. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police chief reported seeing a reduction in juvenile crime, specifically 'teen takeovers.' Chief Estella Patterson is requesting that the city council implement a 9 p.m. curfew for those who are 17 and younger.

A woman involved in a crash in north Charlotte died five days after the incident, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. The suspect was apprehended and is already being held on a $1M bond following the two-vehicle accident that occurred last week.

Gregory Bovino was denied entry into Manolo's Bakery in Charlotte. The owner refused to allow him inside, stating that he was not welcome on the property or within Charlotte.

A crash occurred on I-85 in north Charlotte, according to NCDOT, causing serious backups. The accident was reported around 6:30 a.m. at Exit 41, Sugar Creek Road. Although most lanes have since reopened, traffic remains backed up for several miles.

The area is expected to experience a drop in humidity this afternoon while enjoying comfortably seasonable high temperatures ranging from the 80s to low-90s.

A Mooresville teen is advocating for more bicycle-friendly policies following a recent deadly crash. The incident occurred in Tennessee, near the North Carolina border, when a car collided with nine cyclists belonging to a small Christian school's cycling team.

Although there will be a humid start to the day, conditions are expected to change significantly later this afternoon. As a cold front slides east, cooler temperatures and less humid conditions are forecasted.

A Silver Alert has been issued for Emilio Pablo Gonzales Patino, a man with cognitive impairments. He was last seen on foot leaving the 600 block of Leisure Park Circle in Kannapolis.

Two people were killed, and one person was injured following separate homicides reported by police in Wadesboro. Police confirmed the incident, but the identities of all victims have not been released.

The forecast anticipates that much cooler and less humid conditions will be across the region to start the week. The article also notes that the high temperature recorded was only 83 degrees in Charlotte.

Firefighters credited a working carbon monoxide alarm with saving a woman's life after a power outage. The gas leak occurred when a generator automatically kicked in during the outage, creating CO from incomplete combustion.

The start of the weekend is expected to be warm and humid. However, conditions are forecasted to improve for Sunday, with temperatures reaching a seasonable range of mid-to-upper 80s.

A man was killed following an overnight shooting in south Charlotte. Officers were dispatched shortly after 1 a.m. to the 1600 block of Montford Drive in response to reports regarding an assault with a deadly weapon and injury call.

A retaining wall collapsed in southern Burke County after causing a landslide near Hidden Hill Venue on Burkemont Road. County officials reported that while the roadway is threatened by the slide, Burkemont remains passable.

Uptown Halal food truck owners in Charlotte are petitioning against a midnight curfew imposed by Charlotte Center City Partners and CMPD. They claim that this restriction significantly reduces their revenue. This opposition is ongoing despite police reports indicating declining crime.

A CMS school board member advocated for greater transparency concerning the Dr. Hill probe. Hatch made a statement that some information related to the matter cannot be legally released.

A fire broke out at an industrial site located in Denver. In response to the incident, the Lincolnton Fire Department moved a crew to provide coverage for Denver FD.

Police are currently seeking a suspect vehicle after shots were fired into an occupied home in Huntersville. Although no injuries were reported following the incident, the suspected vehicle fled the scene immediately.

Destructive thunderstorms moved across the Piedmont region on Friday. However, this stormy weather gives way to a calmer weekend, featuring sunshine and lower humidity expected on Sunday.