Immigrants camping outside DHS office in bitter cold because of long wait times
Dozens of immigrants sleep outside of the Department of Homeland Security office on Tyvola Center Drive hoping to be first in line when the doors open.
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Rising Spotlight: Nutu App
In this weekβs Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dawn Menning, Program Director for Digital Health at Willow Laboratories, about Nutuβan innovative, health-and-wellness app thatβs making a difference.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to remain remote on Wednesday
Due to leftover wintry weather, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will have a remote school day for studentsΒ on Wednesday.
Duke and QB Darian Mensah reach settlement to resolve legal fight, clearing way for his transfer
Mensah, who transferred from Tulane and led the Blue Devils to their first outright ACC title since 1962, had signed a two-season contract in July 2025 running through 2026 that paid him for exclusive rights to market his name, image and likeness (NIL) tied to playing college football.
CATS to resume normal service Wednesday following winter storm
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will return to a normal operating schedule for all services on Wednesday.
South Carolina measles outbreak surpasses Texas' 2025 total, with little sign of slowing
Last year was the nationβs worst year for measles spread since 1991, according to the CDC. The U.S. confirmed 2,255 cases and nearly 50 different outbreaks. Three people died, all of them unvaccinated, including two children in Texas.
Gaston County Mugshots January 26th
Check out theΒ Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, January 26th.
CMPD investigating after pedestrian hit on Central Ave., taken to hospital
It happened around 6:30 Monday night in front of the Circle K gas station near Rosehaven Drive. Westbound lanes of Central were closed off while police worked the scene.
Surveillance video captures suspect breaking into local game arcade
Police need your help identifying the person seen on surveillance video breaking into a popular arcade near NoDa over the weekend.
Lenoir man charged with murder after early morning shooting
Sheriff's deputies arrested Joshua Lovins after investigators say he shot Michael Watson. The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office says it happened at a home on Honeycomb Place just after two Monday morning.
Airports scramble to get back on schedule after winter storm
According to FlightAware, around 600 flights were cancelled and more than 520 were delayed at Charlotte Douglas Airport on Monday. More than 11,600 flights were cancelled on Sunday.
CATS to operate on limited schedule post-storm
Charlotte Area Transit Services will operate Tuesday with limited services. The alternate schedule follows the massive ice storm over the weekend.
Gov. Stein on Monday urges people to remain vigilant post-storm
On Monday, the governor said North Carolinians should stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary.
Massive winter storm dumps sleet, freezing rain and snow around much of US
A massiveΒ winter stormΒ dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and halting air and road traffic.
Man killed in west Charlotte shooting
Police are searching for the suspect accused of killing a 26-year-old man in west Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots January 25th
Check out theΒ Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, January 25th.
Gaston County Mugshots January 25th
Check out theΒ Gaston County Mugshots from Sunday, January 25th.
UPDATE: CATS running limited transit services Monday
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) resumed limited services Monday but with predicted freezing conditions tonight, all services will end at midnight.
Emergency Officials address conditions across Charlotte
Robert Graham, chief of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management, says officials are closely monitoring conditions across the city and coordinating with local agencies to ensure public safety.Β
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