CMPD: Overall crime is down 23% for Q1, but homicides are up
So far this year, 22 murders have been reported across Charlotte. That's compared to 16 in the same time frame in 2025.
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4th of July tickets on sale Friday for Stars and Stripes Spectacular at Truist Field
America turns 250 this Fourth of July, and fireworks will be back at Truist Field! The Charlotte Knights are hosting Charlotte's Stars and Stripes Spectacular, marking the major milestone for our nation.
CMPD identifies victim in south Charlotte deadly double shooting
MEDIC says three people were taken to the hospital and one of them died. That person has now been identified as 39-year-old Gregory Scott.
Ambulance involved in wreck in Gaston Co., several injuries reported
An investigation is underway after a crash involving an ambulance. Gastonia Police say two other cars were involved and several injuries were reported.
Davidson Co. government worker charged in CMS bus crash
It happened Wednesday on Highway 150 in Rowan County, while 45 kindergarten students were on a field trip.
SC passes new measure requiring students to use bathrooms that match the gender on their birth certificate
State lawmakers in Columbia just passed the measure that applies to all public schools and universities across South Carolina.
Alleged Venezuelan Gang Member who caused death of unborn baby in ICE Custody
A Venezuelan gang member is now in ICE custody after police say he admitted to recklessly handling a gun at his birthday party.
Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | April 18th and April 19th
WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.
Several injured in Gastonia crash involving ambulance
Police said several people were injured in a crash involving an ambulance in Gastonia on Thursday.
Couple charged after child found with drugs in system, deputies say
A couple is facing child abuse charges after a toddler was found with drugs in her system in Union County.
Charlotte Water to implement voluntary water restrictions amid ongoing dry conditions
Charlotte Water plans to implement voluntary water restrictions starting next week amid the ongoing drought.
Panthers may look to add more playmakers for QB Bryce Young in the NFL draft
It's certainly not out of the realm of possibility that Morgan could go the wide receiver route again given Xavier Legette's struggles to make an impact at the NFL level.
Gaston County Mugshots April 15th
Check out the GastonΒ County Mugshots from Wednesday, April 15th.
New plan to reduce serious and deadly crashes in Meck., Union and Iredell counties
In Uptown on Wednesday, officials from the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization announced the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
South Carolina's top state income tax rate drops from 6% to 5.21%
That was just announced Wednesday at the state house by Governor Henry McMaster. Lawmakers in Columbia say the new state income tax will provide $308 million in immediate relief to South Carolina residents.
Gov. Stein speaks out against Duke Energy's proposed price hike
Governor Josh Stein is speaking out about Duke Energy's effort to raise prices for customers by $800 million. Duke says the electricity price hikes need to happen due to rising fuel costs.
State troopers investigating CMS bus crash that happened in Rowan County
State troopers are investigating a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus crash that happened Wednesday in Rowan County on Highway 150. It happened while students were on a field trip.
23-year-old woman charged with murder in stabbing death
Officers say 23-year-old Makayla Hooks murdered 24-year-old Demetri McGruder. Hooks is charged with second-degree murder.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigating deadly shooting at south Charlotte apartments
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a deadly shooting in south charlotte. It happened Wednesday night at the Cedar Creek Apartments on Forest Point Boulevard.
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