Rockingham Speedway owner asking for $300k from county to settle debt
Racing is set to return to Rockingham Speedway next year, but the track’s owner is seeking over $300,000 from Richmond County to settle a debt.
Latest Headlines by Gina Esposito
Investigation underway in officer-involved shooting in Wingate
An officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Wingate after deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance on Canary Court.
By Gina Esposito, wsoctv.com and WSOCTV.com News Staff
‘Horrific’: Former Salisbury cop sworn in as Union County deputy despite alleged K-9 abuse
The former Salisbury police officer caught on video picking up a police dog by its collar and later hitting it was recently sworn in as a deputy with the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
Boil water notice lifted for majority of Monroe after E. coli contamination
The city of Monroe is under a boil water notice Thursday morning after crews found E. coli contaminating the water.
By Gina Esposito, wsoctv.com and WSOCTV.com News Staff
Local business owner rescued pregnant woman from violent situation
Advocates for survivors of domestic violence said often times people don’t want to get involved, but in this case, it was the opposite.
‘Emptiness’: Family calls for answers after junior firefighter’s killing
The family of slain junior firefighter Gabe Ennis is demanding answers after he was shot and killed earlier this summer in Richmond County.
Parents push for changes after deceased students’ names omitted from graduation
After their late children’s names weren’t read at Union County graduations, two mothers are fighting to make sure no other parent has to go through that.
‘Second chance’: Richmond County commissioner returns to seat after 7-month suspension
A Richmond County commissioner will return to his seat for the first time in seven months after claims that he created a hostile work environment led to his suspension.
Charlotte-area man shot by deputies after chase in Richmond County; SBI investigating
A man shot by deputies in Richmond County is from the Charlotte area.
Hamlet police chief leaves department amid internal, external investigation
Grieving mother lays daughter to rest after 4-year search in Carolinas
Graves relocated to new Monroe cemetery
Last-ditch efforts being made to save shelter in Anson County
‘Piece of history’: City to relocate dozens of graves dating back to the 1800s in Monroe
Livingstone College president stands with student punched by officer in viral video
Stanly County parents to hold public forum for better schools
‘Sticky situation’: Neighbors voice concerns about temporary fix to roads
How one Union County town is surveying every inch of its roads for improvements
Man exposes himself at Wing Stop drive-thru, charged with indecent exposure
Union Academy Charter Head of School Alison Simpson resigns
‘Not the venue for it’: Car show at Union County cemetery disappoints families
Monroe Mayor under scrutiny as council members vote no confidence
Guns found at Oakboro 4th of July Celebration prompt evacuation, arrests
Friends, family respond to death of father and son in Monroe crash
‘Helping people’: Wingate woman supports families in need through home food pantry
Charlotte Fire officials push back on medical calls as contract with MEDIC nears expiration
Waxhaw businesses, residents frustrated by repeated outages during Duke Energy upgrades
Developer’s plan for historic Marvin farmhouse faces pressure over possible burial site
Monroe home targeted by gunfire for 2nd time, a painful reminder of boy’s death
