Kaci Jones

Charlotte

Weekend Morning Anchor at WJZY-TV (Charlotte, NC)

Weekend Morning Anchor at WCCB-TV (Charlotte, NC)

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Officer injured and 18-year-old homicide suspect killed after shootout with police

2 weeks ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Kaci Jones

MONROE, N.C – An 18-year-old homicide suspect is dead and an officer is recovering after a shooting, according to Monroe Police. Joshua Sikes is accused of shooting at a Monroe police officer early Saturday morning. Police say they spotted the suspect traveling in a suspicious vehicle along old Charlotte highway near rocky river road around 1:45am. When officers tried to pull him over he drove away triggering a chase that police say lasted about 5 minutes.
Twelve people shot, one dead after a house party in Catawba County

2 weeks ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Kaci Jones

CATAWBA COUNTY, NC – One person is dead and 11 others are injured after a shooting in Catawba County. The Catawba County Sheriff’s office says investigators combed a 2 acre scene on Walnut Acres Drive where they’ve picked up more than 80 shell casings. Investigators say people were gathered at 1:00 Saturday morning when shots rang out in the Mountain View community of southwest Catawba County. The shots hit 12 people including 58 year old Shawn Patrick Hood from Lenoir.
Councilwoman facing federal charges hosts town hall meeting

2 weeks ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Kaci Jones

CHARLOTTE, NC – Dozens of people packed into Good Shepherd Church to hear from Charlotte District 3 Councilwoman Tiawana Brown. The councilwoman’s town hall comes one week after she pleaded not guilty to federal charges for PPP fraud. The event was already scheduled before she was charged. Police and city staff spoke about safety, transportation and development, but some constituents showed up expecting to hear more about the allegations against brown.
Questions remain in Lenoir infant daycare death

2 weeks ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Kaci Jones

LENOIR, NC – A baby who died at a Lenoir daycare facility was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon. Sixteen month old Madolyn “Maddy” Mitchell died at Creative Beginnings daycare back on May 19th. Dozens of loved ones and community members gathered at WaterLife Church for her funeral where Maddy’s parents spoke to the crowd about their baby girl. “She filled our lives with nothing but love and joy and she touched the lives of everyone she encountered.
CIAA Tournament won't come back to Charlotte any time soon

2 weeks ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Kaci Jones

CHARLOTTE, NC – One of the country’s biggest HBCU basketball tournaments won’t return to Charlotte any time soon. The City of Charlotte put in a bid to bring CIAA back to the Queen City, but it has been rejected. “We got statistics showing that 14 years, it generated almost $650 million for the local economy,” Charlotte City Councilman James Mitchell said. Councilman Mitchell represents the city at large, he was a part of the group working bring back CIAA.
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings to retire from force after 33 years

3 weeks ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Kaci Jones

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings to retire from force after 33 years CHARLOTTE, NC – Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings will retire at the end of the year. CMPD made the announcement on Twitter Sunday evening during the Memorial Day weekend. The tweet says Jennings served on the force for over 33 years and will retire at the end of the year.
Charlotte Mom facing charges after repeat offender son is accused of stealing dog

3 weeks ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Kaci Jones

CHARLOTTE, NC – A Charlotte mom is facing charges in connection to a stolen French Bulldog that she says she never took. The dog was inside a car in North Charlotte when police say several juveniles including her son stole the vehicle back in April. Kendra Hunter gets emotional talking about her 14 year old son because she says he’s out of control but she won’t give up on him. Hunter is now facing a felony charge for the stolen dog she says her son once had inside their home without her knowledge.
Former councilman appointed to fill vacant seat

3 weeks ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Kaci Jones

CHARLOTTE, NC – A familiar face is back on Charlotte City Council to fill the open seat previously occupied by Republican Tariq Bokhari. Edwin Peacock will serve as District 6 representative until the end of the year. Half the council voted for Krista Bokhari, Tariq Bokhari’s wife. The other half of the council supported Peacock, former councilman. Mayor Vi Lyles broke the tie to appoint Peacock to the open seat. “Positive impact and improve lives.
DoorDash launches drone deliveries in southeast Charlotte

1 month ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Kaci Jones

CHARLOTTE, NC – Charlotte residents can expect to see more drones flying through the sky after DoorDash launched drone delivery Wednesday. DoorDash partnered with Aviation Company Wing for the new service that is available to neighborhoods near the Arboretum shopping center now. “it’s going to cruise at about 200 feet off the ground, at about 65 miles per hour,” Jacob Demmitt, marketing manager for Wing said. “The drones are flying themselves, and the pilots are watching kind of dots on a screen.
ICE agents detain man near East Charlotte school

1 month ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Kaci Jones

CHARLOTTE, NC – Immigration Customs Enforcement agents detained a man while he was on the way to drop off his student at Charlotte East Language Academy Tuesday morning. A parent snapped a picture showing ICE agents before they detained the man close to the drop off line for the school. In a message to families, the principal confirmed ICE had been near the school. Some parents believe the arrest was a distracting and potentially dangerous incident for children.

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