Fake license tags are common in North Carolina. This county is cracking down on them.
Drive around the Charlotte metroplex and you’ll likely see a fake temporary license tag.
Latest Headlines by Michael Praats
Charlotte man accused of helping North Korean regime
A Charlotte man faces a potential of 60-years in federal prison for his alleged his role in a conspiracy, sponsored by the North Korean (DPRK) government to evade sanctions and ultimately funneling millions of dollars to the country. Emanuel Ashtor is accused of helping facilitate a scheme hiring North Korean workers for IT positions in the U.S. for more than 60 different companies.
Records show police have person of interest in woman’s stabbing death in SouthPark
Channel 9 uncovered that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department detectives have a person of interest in the mysterious death of this young woman near SouthPark.
Drivers question why multiple vehicles have the same temporary tags
Many people in our area have seen the same South Carolina temporary tags on multiple vehicles, and people have posted photos of them online.
Many of North Carolina’s aging dams don’t meet current requirements
Water trickled into Lake Lure and then flowed over the dam, causing catastrophic flooding below.
Lawsuit claims Harris Teeter used artificial flavoring in snacks labeled ‘naturally flavored’
Artificial flavors are legally allowed to be used in foods, but there are requirements that manufacturers are supposed to follow.
Shuttered wilderness therapy camp in western N.C. faces new lawsuits
Despite the facility being shut down and the property being up for sale, the owners of the Trails Carolina program aren’t out of the woods yet.
I-77 dynamic pricing suspended in the wake of Helene
Drivers on Interstate 77 north of Charlotte will see some relief in prices on the toll lanes that run from Charlotte to Mooresville in Iredell County after the operators of the lanes, I-77 Mobility Partners, announced the suspension of dynamic pricing.
As dams hold back water from Helene, how many in NC are at risk of failing?
When Tropical Storm Helene brought massive rainfall to western North Carolina, it highlighted just how dangerous dam failures can be.
NC asks people not to self-deploy rescue teams without authorization
For those wanting to help out, there are ways to get authorization or find other ways to volunteer.
New boat permits required for Lake Norman. How are they being enforced?
What’s changed at assisted living facility after resident’s violent death?
9 Investigates: Racist, antisemitic books found in Charlotte’s ‘Little Free Libraries’
Appeals court sides with earlier ruling that decided Anson County sheriff
Michigan mass shooting suspect may have fled to Charlotte, warrant says
Authorities investigate 3 arson cases at properties owned by same man
‘Deliberate indifference’: Meck County Sheriff McFadden sued for inmate death
Matthews considers changes to short-term rental restrictions
‘Blew my mind’: Woman says Lincolnton vape shop sold to 14-year-old grandson
Residents in Spanish-speaking communities accuse tow company of preying on them
Judge green-lights sale of 2 Charlotte-area hospitals
Charlotte man and investment firm accused of running Ponzi scheme
Bad Doctors: How does the North Carolina medical board handle complaints and criminal records?
3 men, 3 minors took part in conspiracy ‘to place swatting calls to police,’ officials say
COVID-era bar restrictions violated owners’ rights, NC court rules
NC Court of Appeals upholds dismissal of parents’ lawsuit over private school’s diversity policies
Lawsuit alleges several large hotel chains are illegally raising prices
NC Supreme Court upholds Asheville’s removal of Confederate statue
What is human trafficking and how does it impact our communities?
Innocent bystander swarmed by dozens of Mooresville cops over prank call
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