Almiya White

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Almiya White

Parents are scrambling to find schools for their kids after a virtual academy announced it would be shutting down. The principal at the Iredell-Statesville Virtual Academy sent an email to parents explaining there isn’t enough room in the budget for the program. Bond approved for new high school in Iredell CountyChannel 9′s Almiya White spoke with parents who don’t know what’s next for their childrenAdvertisementAdvertisementParents say this letter was unexpected and shocking.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Almiya White

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says it has seen a drop in crime in the Beatties Ford Corridor. They attributed the decline to a group effort between the community and law enforcement. On Thursday, CMPD shared an encouraging trend in the area: a 60% drop in violent crime. Police said efforts, such as their CORE 13 program, where they deploy officers to high-crime areas, contributed to the reduction. “Down 60% is definitely a step in the right direction,” said Councilman Malcolm Graham.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Almiya White

Teen charged in Lancaster Walmart shooting to remain in jailA 15-year-old charged in connection with a shooting inside a Lancaster County Walmart will stay behind bars. The teen is one of half a dozen people who are facing charges in the case. In court, police said the incident was a spontaneous act, meaning they do not believe the six teens involved went into the Walmart to cause trouble. However, they did state that all parties involved are affiliated with a gang.

2 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Almiya White

LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — A 15-year-old charged in connection with a shooting inside a Lancaster County Walmart will stay behind bars. The teen is one of half a dozen people who are facing charges in the case. In court, police said the incident was a spontaneous act, meaning they do not believe the six teens involved went into the Walmart to cause trouble. However, they did state that all parties involved are affiliated with a gang.

2 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Almiya White

UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Residents are expressing their concerns after police say homes in their neighborhood are being targeted. Channel 9′s Almiya White spoke with neighbors who are now on high alert. While the Highgate neighborhood does have security measures, such as Flock Safety cameras that can read license plates. However, the suspects were still able to get away even with that safety measure in place.