Civil War-era explosive found in Albemarle
Albemarle Police say a homeowner found what appears to be a Civil War-era explosive device in Long Creek.
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Local high school mourning sudden death of baseball coach
Condolences are pouring out for a local baseball coach who suddenly died before a game Friday night.
Arrest made in deadly north Charlotte pool party shooting
A teenager has been charged in connection with a deadly pool party in north Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots May 16th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Saturday, May 16th.
Gaston County Mugshots May 16th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, May 16th.
SC redistricting debate begins in special session
South Carolina lawmakers will be back to work on Monday as redistricting takes center stage at the State House.
Lake Lure amenities reopening this weekend
The cleanup is done and people can get back on the water starting this weekend.
Judge sentences man who hit and killed missionary in northwest Charlotte
A driver who hit and killed a Mormon missionary in northwest Charlotte and then took off is going to jail.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots May 15th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, May 15th.
Gaston County Mugshots May 15th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, May 15th.
Massive gas leak fire destroys Matthews home, forces family to start over
Their pets made it out but the fire consumed most of the family's belongings. Leaving Espinosa, her mother, and two older siblings with so little, she can actually list off what is left.
Charlotte woman sentenced to 21 years for producing child sexual abuse material
A Charlotte woman was sentenced to over 21 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
Second suspect arrested in November 2025 homicide
A second suspect has been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting in Uptown Charlotte in November 2025.
1 dead, 1 seriously hurt in northeast Charlotte shooting
One person died and another was seriously injured following a shooting in northeast Charlotte overnight.
Panthers sign second-rounder Lee Hunter to rookie contract, all 2026 draft picks officially signed
The Carolina Panthers’ second-round pick Lee Hunter signed his four-year rookie contract on Friday.
Up 'n Adam: Grey's Diner + Community Kitchen
Adam Wurtzel went to Grey's Diner + Community Kitchen to meet the Michelin recognized chef behind the restaurant.
Sustain Charlotte offers new ideas for I-77 toll lanes project
Sustain Charlotte has been one of the most vocal groups against NCDOT's ideas. On Thursday, they presented three concepts to connect west Charlotte to Uptown.
Groundbreaking on $20M economic development hub near old Eastland Mall site
Spark Centro is the newest workforce development hub for the city. The plan is to re-design this large property near the old Eastland Mall to be a place for small businesses to get the support and resources to grow.
No property tax increase in proposed 2027 Mecklenburg County budget
The county manager is recommending a $2.6 billion budget that keeps the property tax rate at its current level. Mike Bryant presented his proposed budget to the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday.
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