Off-duty officer charged with first-degree murder after domestic dispute: Thursday, Jan. 5

An off-duty Ranlo police officer who shot and killed a suspect who stabbed him multiple times during a dispute in Gaston County has been charged with first-degree murder, according to a press release from the town of Ranlo.Ranlo police responded to a reported stabbing and shooting at a home on Burlington Avenue a little after 2 a.m. on New Year's Day, the town of Ranlo said in a press release. When officers arrived, they determined an off-duty Ranlo police officer, now identified as Kwaku Riley Agyapon, shot and killed a person after being stabbed multiple times.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/gaston-county-ranlo-officer-kills-stabbing-suspect-domestic-dispute/275-04dcf163-4993-47b9-8fe0-c91ca1d4c08aThe Charlotte Zoning Committee voted Wednesday to recommend approval of the Cotswold Chick-fil-A’s plans to expand its drive-thru. The vote brings the proposal a step closer to becoming reality. The petition for a larger drive-thru has gotten a lot of attention from the community – some hoping it’ll help with traffic backups around the restaurant, while others worry it'll only attract more cars. After hearing concerns from residents, the Cotswold Chick-fil-A has adjusted its plans to include a walk-up order window and outdoor patio. City staff are calling the new plans more pedestrian and driver-friendly. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/cotswold-chick-fil-a-closer-expanding-drive-thru/275-c7256039-c48a-42ff-8271-96fe7125ae64Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!