According to a preliminary report released Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board, a cargo truck owned an operated by Brenntag carrying about 1,100 gallons of sodium hydroxide, exploded on April 7th.
Federal mental health examiners determined in part that he cannot make rational decisions because of his mental illness.
The Gaston County District Attorney says two officers who shot and killed a suspect in Gastonia were legally justified.
UNC Charlotte has ended an option that allowed students to live in housing that best matches their gender identity. The university ended gender affirming housing to align with federal non-discrimination laws.
The statewide burn ban will be lifted for the remaining 19 counties, including Mecklenburg County, on Friday.
The Charlotte Hornets extended head coach Charles Lee's contract after a significant improvement in their win total.
A Charlotte man was sentenced to life in prison after a Mecklenburg County jury found him guilty of first-degree murder in a 2020 shooting.
The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation (DNTF) announced Thursday a $1 million commitment to support girls high school flag football programs across North Carolina and South Carolina.
The scam had been going on since the beginning of last year.
In a statement released Thursday, Mayor Vi Lyles says she will not seek re-election in November, resigning from office June 30th. Lyles was first elected as Charlotte Mayor in 2017.
Adam Wurtzel went to check out The Craic, a new Irish Gastropub in SouthPark.
There are a lot of places to buy shoes, and a store with a great selection can make all the difference! Amanda Wood from The Shoe Market talks about how their selection is among the best in the region, and how their team guides customers to find the best fit possible.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says there's been a data breach involving Canvas, an online portal where teachers post assignments for students.
The Charlotte Fire Department posted video that shows huge plumes of black smoke and flames from a fire that happened around 2:30 Wednesday afternoon.
The Lancaster County Animal Shelter needs help identifying a person seen abandoning four puppies outside the shelter.
A hunter missing in Lancaster County has been found safe. Crews located 70-year-old Charlie McCoy around 10:30 Wednesday morning.
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office says the druver was stopped on April 29th for a traffic violation on Highway 49. K9 Udo alerted to possible drugs.
The Sheriff's Office began investigating after reports of people receiving damage to their cars after passing by his home on Perth Road.
The family of a 19-year-old girl brutally tortured, raped and murdered tells WCCB they are living a nightmare. Isabella Stroupe died over the weekend. Her accused killer is her boyfriend of nearly four years.
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