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More details about the man suspected of intentionally plowing a pickup truck into crowds along Bourbon Street in New Orleans are coming to light, including about his previous service in the U.S. Army.

The suspect has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who was born in the U.S. and was from Texas. Officials said he killed 15 people and injured dozens more before New Orleans police officers shot and killed him as he shot at them. Jabbar, who was also confirmed to be an Army veteran, was reportedly wearing full military gear as well, and had an ISIS flag affixed to the hitch of his pickup truck.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/new-orleans-bourbon-street-attack-suspect-nc-ties-1-1-2025/275-20438c71-f603-414c-a73e-7ecba74a1b29

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Two people were seriously injured in separate shootings early Wednesday, Medic said. 

The first shooting happened near the intersection of Remount Road and West Boulevard around 1 a.m. on New Year's Day. Medic confirmed one person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/new-years-day-shootings-charlotte-north-carolina-investigation/275-95ef0235-60cb-4e33-913c-1a26a49ed954

Plus, Kayland Hagwood connects the dots on New Year's resolutions with expert advice that will help you stick to those fitness goals in 2025. 

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A homicide is under investigation in Charlotte's University City area, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

The incident happened on Dave McKinney Avenue near North Tryon Street. CMPD put an alert out about the homicide shortly after 9:15 p.m. on Monday.

When police arrived to the scene, they found a man who had been shot. Medic confirmed he died at the scene.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/homicide-investigation-university-city/275-6df58174-13cb-418e-a03d-4c60de61fc23

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Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, whose post-presidential work as a humanitarian set a modern standard for the kind of legacy presidents can craft after their time in the White House, has died at 100 years old.

"Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia," the Carter Center announced Sunday in a social media post.

His son Chip Carter said in a statement that he was a "hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love."

"My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs," Chip Carter said.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/jimmy-carter/jimmy-carter-dies-39th-president-georgia-icon-humanitarian/85-6c688bab-9d7b-47cd-8239-a5a8544b10ee

Also on WCNC Charlotte: These moments defined the life of Jimmy Carter

Plus: Post-Helene recovery set back in NC High Country after Sunday's storms. Here's how to help

People living in a homeless encampment in the city of Lancaster are expected to be moved from their current encampment on Friday. This notice is an extension from an original deadline originally set for a week earlier.

Currently, those living in the encampment can be seen under the bridge along the Catawba River heading into the city.

County officials say there is a warming center that’s been open since the beginning of December available for those in need. The center provides a bed, meals, and a shower for unhoused neighbors located 12 minutes from the encampment.

They also say it’s “hit or miss” that the resources at the center are used.

WCNC Charlotte spoke with people living in the encampment on Thursday. Some of them said the warming center isn’t a feasible option for them.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county-sc-homeless-encampment-12-26-2024/275-7dbc49c9-1fdd-4dc8-be51-48f57ecda06f

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Uptown restaurant and nonprofit The King's Kitchen announced on Friday that it's closing, but the owner tells WCNC Charlotte its mission will live on at a new and exciting project at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center.

The King's Kitchen was a staple on West Trade Street for nearly 15 years but had to close due to lack of foot traffic.  

"It's a sad day, but it's a good day," Jim Noble, owner of Noble Food and Pursuits said of the closure. He also headed The King's Kitchen.

Noble is sad to see the restaurant go but is proud of its accomplishments, including giving away one million meals. 

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/food/kings-kitchen-whats-next-charlotte-nc-12-25-2024/275-6c047b21-ac21-4147-b7e3-3a7375da4216 

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A text message claiming to be from the city of Charlotte’s parking services is urging people to pay "unpaid parking invoices."

Several Charlotte residents told WCNC Charlotte they received the alert and wondered if it was a scam or a legitimate request. 

WCNC Charlotte looked into it.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/verify/parking-scam-charlotte/275-858e3769-6d1f-4230-83b5-22822f311936

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One person is dead and two Charlotte firefighters have minor injuries after a 2-alarm fire at an apartment building on Park Road, Sunday.

The fire broke out just before noon. Smoke was visible from the roof of the building. WCNC Charlotte's crew on the scene saw several emergency vehicles in the Crossing at Quail Hollow apartment complex. Richard DeVayne has the latest from the scene, including what officials believe sparked the massive inferno. 

FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/2-alarm-fire-burns-apartment-building-park-rd/275-2acbf446-b3e4-439c-b8b8-aac7549b9a83

Chuba Hubbard scored a 21-yard rushing touchdown to give the Carolina Panthers a 36-30 overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Hubbard had a massive 28-yard run on the preceding play to put the Panthers (4-11) in scoring position in the overtime period. He finished the game with 152 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Bryce Young had another stellar game at quarterback, throwing for 158 yards and racking up three total touchdowns on the day. 

GAME RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/panthers/panthers-beat-cardinals-overtime/275-9d56dcc5-8ef8-4734-958b-7315b2abc3a0

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We are just five days from Christmas, and Friday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Whether you're driving or flying, plan to leave early because it will be busy. 

WCNC Charlotte went to Charlotte Douglas International Airport early Friday morning, where lines are already building.

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Rock Hill Schools says it's making administrative changes that will go into effect at the start of the 2025 school year. Officials explain the changes are happening so they can provide more funding for school-level positions instead.

This change was initiated at the June school board meeting when a motion was made to “a proposed budget to restructure the district office organizational chart – so additional funding could be directed to schools and classrooms instead of the district office.”

Following that motion, the school board decided to start “reorganizing” and “reducing force.”

School officials say to stay within the budget, the school board will pull or eliminate funding from district-level positions and refocus them on school-level positions.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/rock-hill-sc-schools-job-cuts-12-18-2024/275-019f832f-1ca5-4daf-950e-e5166556af0f

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