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Local News Roundup: Panthers owner fires another coach; DA drops charges in viral CMPD punching incident, and judge rules body cam footage released; CMS teacher accused of sex with a student

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David Tepper fires another coach this fall — this time it’s Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich after just 11 games and a 1-10 record. The move sparked criticism from many, including Charlotte Observer reporter Scott Fowler. We’ll talk to him about the latest in a disappointing Panthers season. Charges have been dropped against a Charlotte […]

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Local News Roundup: CMPD responds to viral video; CATS names new management company; new fines for illegal parking; drought continues in NC

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A viral video of a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers punching a woman restrained by several officers during an arrest surfaced earlier this week. CMPD released a statement saying that the woman was resisting arrest and Chief Johnny Jennings released his own statement. Charlotte City Council voted unanimously this week to raise the fine for illegal parking

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Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: Phase 3 Reopening, CMS Adjusts Return Plan, CMPD Officers Resign

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On the local news roundup, North Carolina moves into Phase 3 of reopening. With the state’s coronavirus metrics stable, Gov. Roy Cooper is easing restrictions to allow bars and other entertainment venues to open with reduced capacity. We find out what that means and check in our COVID-19 numbers. The first CMS students began returning

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Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: CMPD Tear Gas Video Released; RNC Here And Gone

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Video has been released of a June 2 incident in uptown Charlotte where tear gas was used on protesters. We’ll talk about the conversation caught on body cam that led to a suspension for one CMPD officer. The RNC was in Charlotte this week, but occurred in a much different way than was planned two years ago. The political speeches did

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POLITICAL WRAP: CMPD & Chemical Agents; Protest Reaction Worldwide

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Monday night, Charlotte City Council will talk about the use of chemical agents on protesters. It comes as the SBI is looking into tactics officers used on Tuesday night. Also, how protests for racial justice across the country are now getting worldwide attention. Click above for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor

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Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: No Charges for CMPD Officer; Racist Letters to CLT Leaders

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No charges will be filed for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police officer who shot Danquirs Franklin at a Charlotte Burger King back in March. District Attorney Spencer Merriweather announced on Wednesday that Officer Wende Kerl will not face charges in connection with Franklin’s death. Many black elected officials in Charlotte- including the mayor- received a racist letter this week that was addressed to

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Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: NC Gerrymandering At SCOTUS; Deadly CMPD Shooting; CMS Budget

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Charlotte grapples with another deadly police shooting. A CMPD officer shot and killed a man outside a Beatties Ford Road restaurant Monday morning. Police say the man had a gun and posed a threat, but protestors paint a different story. The long-awaited Mueller report has been handed over. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham says it removes a cloud over

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