Sydney Heiberger
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Charlotte, NC, United States
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North Carolina Jewish Federation initiatives aim to stamp out hate
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — As antisemitism around the country continues to rise, the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte has formed new initiatives to try to stamp out hate. On Sunday, they held one of their largest annual fundraisers, a Super Sunday Phone-A-Thon that saw more than 100 volunteers. Though the event is held […] → Read More
North Carolina husband accused of killing wife with kids in the home bonds out
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A husband accused of shooting and killing his wife with four children inside the home at the time has bonded out, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to calls regarding the incident last month at a home in the Cherry Grove community. The caller stated he’d […] → Read More
Implications of releasing sealed Cojocari search warrants
It appears investigators were searching for a possible drug trafficking connection involving Madalina’s mother, Diana Cojocari. → Read More
North Carolina family bakes bread to help Turkey’s earthquake victims
Ceren Miedema came to America ten years ago. Her parents followed her seven years later. As they describe it, parts of their hearts are still in Turkey. → Read More
New details revealed in 2020 North Carolina officer-involved shooting case
Chris’ wife, Amy Craven, says Chris was complying with officer commands when he was shot outside their Mooresville home. Now, she is suing the town and the two officers for $25,000. → Read More
WATCH: Bride and groom rescued after stuck in elevator 2 hours
Panav and Victoria Jha were on the way to their wedding’s after-party when they got stuck in the elevator for two hours. → Read More
Rowan County deputies involved in deadly shooting while serving warrant
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – An investigation is underway after a man was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Rowan County following an attempt to serve a warrant, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday. Law enforcement officials were attempting to serve a felony failure to appear warrant on Jordan Mays at a […] → Read More
Lawsuit says feds mismanaged snake on brink of extinction
A new lawsuit filed against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service aims to protect a snake species found natively in the Carolinas. → Read More
North Carolina should pay more to deter tobacco use, lung association says
North Carolina received failing grades across the board in the American Lung Association’s newly released ‘State of Tobacco Control’ report. → Read More
Watch: North Carolina delivery driver chucks packages out truck window
One neighbor commented on Facebook, saying they found their $500 laptop on the curb next to their mailbox. → Read More
Historic North Carolina baseball park rebuild discussed
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – On Tuesday, Mooresville Town Board will vote on whether to move forward with a plan to rebuild the historic Moor Park. Board members will decide on allocating $100,000 to the design of the project, but in total, town leaders estimate the project’s total cost could be upwards of $10 […] → Read More
North Carolina community feels ‘unheard’ after town council appointment
On Monday, the town council appointed Republican Pastor Mike Thevenin to fill a seat vacancy left by Democrat Diamond Staton-Williams. → Read More
‘It’s so sad’: Four killed in North Carolina crash/car fire; I-85 closed for hours
All lanes on I-85 near Exit 45 are closed, NCDOT reports. The collision happened near mile marker 45 needed south. → Read More
Police reveal 911 call for help after North Carolina park ranger was shot
Newly released 911 calls are painting a clearer picture of what happened the night a suspect shot Mecklenburg County Park Ranger on the job. → Read More
Supporters gather to remember life of Shanquella Robinson on eve of birthday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Jan. 9 marks what would have been Shanquella Robinson’s 26th birthday. Her family, friends, and community gathered at her gravesite at Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens Sunday to celebrate her and release balloons in her honor. It’s been more than two months since Robinson was killed while on a trip to Mexico with […] → Read More
Read judge’s orders to seal search warrants in missing 11-year-old North Carolina girl case
The 11-year-old girl from Cornelius is still missing after her mother and stepfather say they last saw her on Nov. 23. → Read More
Search warrant delay for missing North Carolina girl’s parents could help police
As of Thursday afternoon, the search warrants executed at Madalina Cojocari’s Cornelius home on Dec. 21 are still not available to the public. → Read More
Missing North Carolina girl’s parents not in court Wednesday, get new bond restrictions
Diana Cojocari and Christopher Palmiter are accused of waiting weeks to file a report and reportedly only did so after Madalina’s school started asking why she had not been in class, according to Cornelius Police. → Read More
“Devastated” Missing North Carolina girl’s family sends letter to community
The family of 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari, the missing girl in Cornelius, says they’re “devastated” and “heartbroken.” → Read More
Community prays, light candles at memorial for missing North Carolina 11-year-old
On Tuesday night, community members in and around Cornelius gathered at Smithville Park near Madalina Cojocari’s home to pray for her safe return. → Read More