When bad weather hits Charlotte, the number one recommendation from everyone is to just stay at home and stay off the roads. But for many people, that just isn’t possible. “You have to go to work, you have to pick up the kids at school, you have to go grocery shopping. Life just doesn’t stop… Read more »
You may have thought the Grinch was a fictional character made up by the legendary Dr. Suess, but in reality, there are Grinches everywhere hoping to take your money and personal information during the holiday season. “The internet has made it super easy for people to shop for gifts and donate to those in need… Read more »
There are laws in North Carolina that we all know that should not be broken. You can’t drink and drive, you’re not allowed to assault another person, and you’re not allowed to steal things that aren’t yours… well, those aren’t allowed anywhere. But every state has weird laws that are still on the books, and… Read more »
The days of worrying about the school bully messing with kids on the playground are long gone. Nowadays it is much worse. Unfortunately, with the creation of social media, bullying doesn’t just stop at school, it follows children to the one place they’re supposed to feel safe… their home. “Social media has its highs and… Read more »
On all Hallow’s Eve, the streets will be filled with little ghosts, ghouls and goblins in search of their sweet treats. But behind some doors in your neighborhoods could be a dangerous trick, and you want to make sure your children have the safest Halloween possible. “You may think that you know everyone who lives… Read more »
Twelve million… that’s the number of people impacted by domestic violence every year, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. In Mecklenburg County, there were 8,845 domestic-violence related incident reports filed with police in 2017. “The numbers are heartbreaking, but what’s really sad is that anyone can be an abuser and anyone can be abused,”… Read more »
Getting pulled over by a police officer is nerve-wracking. But what about when it goes beyond just a speeding ticket and the officer wants to search your vehicle? Your first instinct may be to let the police officer do what he wants and to search your car, but you will want to rethink that. “This… Read more »
On a daily basis there are dozens of arrests happening throughout the Charlotte area. But there are a few that stand out from the rest of the pack and make you wonder, “Is this real?” “While committing any kind of crime is never smart, there are a few criminals that take it to a new… Read more »
Let’s face it, seeing flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror is never fun. But imagine being the police officer who has to walk up to a stranger’s car, without knowing what the driver has inside their vehicle. With shootings involving officers and drivers, routine traffic stops have become nerve-wracking and dangerous for both parties… Read more »
The process of going through a divorce can be stressful and emotions are at an all-time high. But divorce can also be costly! “The cost of divorce can vary but you’re more than likely going to have to spend thousands of dollars during the whole process,” says Thomas D. Bumgardner, an attorney with the Law… Read more »
