EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 9 MIN
Wingate officials vote to dissolve police department
from WCNC Charlotte To Go · host WCNC Charlotte
The town of Wingate voted to dissolve its police department in a meeting on Tuesday.Town leaders voted 4-1 in favor of the motion. The Union County Sheriff's Office will take over policing of the area.The dissolution comes after a termination letter was sent to a Wingate police officer who beat brain cancer, sparking outrage in the town.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/officer-battling-cancer-faces-termination-wingate/275-8b1bd259-a2f0-4054-b0a2-17a6a5ff6329WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.
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Town leaders voted 4-1 in favor of the motion.
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