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“Her blood is on your hands.” Dramatic start to #ncga hearing on Charlotte public transit safety after the murder of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail in August. Expecting to hear from Mayor Lyles, Sheriff McFadden, and CMPD Chief Patterson among others #ncpol @WCNC

Mint Hill PD says the suspect is dead. They also say both officers are in critical condition. Mayor Dalton adds they are awake and alert. @wcnc

BREAKING: Two officers have been shot in Mint Hill. Mayor Dale Dalton just confirmed to @WCNC

"As authentic as any human being you'll come across." Really enjoyed this conversation with @MikeMassaroTV & @JulieKayTV on @wcnc discussing Greg Biffle's legacy as a champion driver and great humanitarian off the track. wcnc.com/video/nascar/l…

VP Vance says the Dallas ICE facility shooter is left-wing and politically motivated, citing information that has not yet been made public. @WCNC

Vice President JD Vance has landed in Concord. Expecting his speech in the next hour @WCNC #ncpol

🚨BREAKING: NC Senate passes “Iryna’s Law” — It adds requirements for magistrates and restricts the cashless bail option. It now goes to the House. #ncpol #ncga @WCNC

Light rail riders report fondling, armed robbery, assaults after Iryna Zarutska's death wcnc.com/article/news/c…

NEW: @NCAuditorBoliek just released his report on Charlotte’s $305k settlement with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings @WCNC #ncpol Here are the recommendations made:

Speaker Hall also calls for ending cashless bail and holding magistrates accountable. These are all things they’re considering for a bill package to be revealed later this month #ncpol

Sen. Berger calls for restarting the death penalty in North Carolina #ncpol

Chairman and senate candidate Michael Whatley is here speaking on honoring the legacy of Charlie Kirk and ending “soft-on crime” policies. @WCNC

Speaker Hall starting by acknowledging 9/11 and the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Sen. Berger and Speaker Hall are expected to announce legislative action in response to the murder of Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte light rail any minute now #ncpol @WCNC

Trump calls for death penalty for Decarlos Brown: “The ANIMAL who so violently killed the beautiful young lady from Ukraine, who came to America searching for peace and safety, should be given a ‘Quick’ (there is no doubt!) Trial, and only awarded THE DEATH PENALTY.” @WCNC

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles officially wins the democratic primary with 70% of the vote as she seeks her fifth term @WCNC

Joi Mayo officially beats incumbent Tiawana Brown in D3 primary for #cltcc

About 14k Mecklenburg County ballots are in from early/absentee votes. Joi Mayo leads in D3 with 48%. Tiawana Brown has 28%. Mayor Vi Lyles has 74% of the vote. Ajmera, Mayfield, Mitchell, and Watlington leading at-large candidates @WCNC

BREAKING: Decarlos Brown is now facing federal charges @WCNC

Referendum passes after 3 hours of public comment with one no vote. Sales tax will be on Meck County ballots in November.