North Carolina News

CMS: Drugs Found On High School Campus During Tuesday's Safety Screening

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says no weapons were found during Tuesday's safety screening at North Mecklenburg High School, but drugs were confiscated.

NCDOT To Close Ramp At I-85/I-485 Interchange Tuesday Night In NE Mecklenburg County

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will temporarily close access from Interstate 85 to the I-485 Inner Loop (exit 48) at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, weather permitting.

CMPD Charges 3 Suspects In Connection To 2 Armed Robberies

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged three suspects accused of committing two armed robberies on Monday.

Man Dies After Co-Worker Accidentally Hits Him With Vehicle At Concord Asphalt Company

Police say a man died after a co-worker accidentally hit him with a vehicle at a Concord asphalt company.

Traffic Stop Leads Catawba County Deputies To Finding More Than $15K In Stolen Equipment

Deputies say they recovered more than $15,000 worth of stolen equipment during a traffic stop in Catawba County.

Gov. Cooper Signs "Death By Distribution" Bill Into Law

On July 8, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law "Death by Distribution" (H474). Representative Arp, a primary sponsor, said, "This new law will ensure that anyone who is working against us by selling opioids and lethal drugs that kill vulnerable people will be held accountable for their actions."

Community Leaders Want Answers After Mooresville Police Chief Put on Leave

Community leaders are demanding answers about an investigation into the Mooresville Police Chief. Damon Williams has been on paid administrative leave since June.

CMPD Identifies Pedestrian Hit And Killed By Light Rail Train In North Charlotte

The CMPD has identified a man they say died after being hit by the light rail train in north Charlotte overnight.

GoFundMe Created For Pregnant Teen Shot At West Charlotte Strip Mall

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged the man they say shot a pregnant teen at a west Charlotte strip mall on Saturday, June 22nd.

Suspect Wanted After Violent Lincolnton Home Invasion

Gaston County Police are looking for a suspect they say invaded a home at gunpoint over the weekend, tied the victim's up and hit one of them in the face.

Police: Men Wanted For Armed Robbery At Statesville Credit Union

Police are looking for the suspects they say robbed a State Employee's Credit Union Monday afternoon.

Police: Victim Of Attempted Northwest Charlotte Home Invasion Shoots At Suspect

The CMPD is searching for a suspect accused of trying to break into a home in northwest Charlotte. A person inside the home reportedly fired a weapon at the suspect during the attempted break-in, according to police.