Almiya White

Charlotte

News Reporter at WSOC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

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Car crashes into Ballantyne Jewelers’ entrance; repairs could take months

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Almiya White

The entrance to a jewelry store was destroyed after a car smashed through the front. Channel 9 crews observed glass from the front door that had collapsed upon impact. Surveillance footage captured the moment an elderly customer floored their vehicle into the entrance of Ballantyne Jewelers. ALSO READ: Armed shop owner stops smash-and-grab at south Charlotte jewelry storeThe owner of the store, Yuhan Tekin, said the customer thought his car was in park.
Mooresville man fights Parkinson’s one punch at a time

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Almiya White

A Mooresville resident is combating Parkinson’s with boxing gloves. John Raley was diagnosed with the disease two and a half years ago at age 72. Now, he spends three days a week taking boxing therapy classes at Lake Norman Muay Thai. He is one of 90,000 people each year diagnosed with the disease. Channel 9’s Almiya White spoke with Raley about how the power punches help him fight the symptoms. “My wife, particularly, started noticing a change in my walking pattern and balance,” said Raley.
Tracking bracelet helps locate missing people with mental health challenges

3 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Almiya White

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — A bracelet has been designed to find people with mental health challenges if they wander away. It’s called Project Lifesaver, and earlier this week, it was used to find an elderly man who had been reported missing in Iredell County. Channel 9’s Almiya White spoke with a mother who enrolled her son in the program. Heidi Sargent said her 7-year-old son has been diagnosed with autism and tends to run off.
Deputies break up large party of unsupervised teens at Harrisburg Park

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Almiya White

The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office had to shut down a party at Harrisburg Park after it got out of control Friday. A video posted to Charlitt captured deputies responding to a wild party with over 200 juveniles in the area. Deputies said they were unsupervised, engaging in disorderly conduct, and firing splatterball guns at officers. Cristian Gonzalez told Channel 9 that he had just left the park right before the incident unfolded. AdvertisementAdvertisement“I wasn’t here for that.
Man shot during attempted robbery in Cabarrus County, deputies say

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Almiya White

Chopper 9 Skyzoom was over a police presence at a Cabarrus County apartment complex Wednesday afternoon after a shooting. A man was shot in the leg at a residence during an attempted robbery, Cabarrus County deputies said. ‘Quarters were cramped’: Cabarrus County EMS moves to new HQ, 10 times bigger than the lastThe shooting happened in the area of Rocky River Road and Plaza Road Extension.
Virtual academy closure has parents scrambling to find other schools

1 month 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.
CMPD attributes drop in crime in Beatties Ford Corridor to community efforts

1 month 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.
Teen charged in Lancaster Walmart shooting to remain in jail

1 month 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.
Teen charged in Lancaster Walmart shooting to remain in jail

1 month 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.
‘Unsettled’: Residents on high alert after Union County home burglarized

1 month 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.