North Carolina News

Former Hornets, Bobcats Returning To Charlotte With BIG3 League This Weekend

The BIG3 3-on-3 half-court basketball league is headed back to Charlotte this weekend.

Tribe's Push To Build Casino Spurs Carolinas Political Fight

Two of the Carolinas’ most prominent American Indian tribes are battling over geography and lucrative gambling turf.

Bill Would Force Big Tech Companies to Reveal How Much They Make Selling User Data

How much is your data worth? A new bill would force top tech companies like Facebook and Google to reveal how much money they make selling the information you share.

CMPD & City Leaders Address Spike In Violent Crime

The "Break the Cycle meeting was to bring the community together, but it ended up divided. Some people had to be turned away.

CMPD Says No Charges For MCSO Deputy Accused In Deadly 2018 Domestic Dispute

CMPD says they will not pursue charges against Rataba Hawkins, who is accused of shooting and killing her husband during a domestic dispute in January of 2018.

Iredell County Woman Gets $1 Million Birthday Surprise

Christy Steele of Statesville is celebrating her birthday early this year after winning the first $1 million prize in the new $25,000,000 Casino Cash game.

Crews Recover 16-Year-Old Swimmer's Body From South Fork River

Rescue crews have recovered the body of a 16-year-old girl who is believed to have drowned while swimming in the South Fork River on Monday.

Rowan County Deputies Charge Known Gang Member With Trafficking Heroin

Authorities say a known gang member now faces multiple drug related charges after his arrest in a year long investigation.

Huntersville Announces New Chief Of Police

Huntersville Town Manager Anthony Roberts announced Tuesday that he selected Benson “Bence” Hoyle as the new Chief of Police for the Huntersville Police Department.

Police Identify Woman Hit, Killed By Vehicle In University City

Police have identified the woman who died Thursday morning following a pedestrian involved accident in north Charlotte.

CMPD Arrests Larceny Suspect Who Disabled Monitoring Device

The CMPD says Lashawn Wilds has been located and arrested.

WANTED BY CMPD: Dontrell Johnson

The CMPD says Dontrell Johnson has been located and arrested.

CMPD Asking For Assistance Identifying Taco Bell Armed Robbery Suspect

Authorities are asking for assistance identifying a man wanted for the armed robbery of a Charlotte Taco Bell.

CMPD: Protestors Disrupt City Council Meeting, 3 Arrested

The three people arrested Monday night during a Charlotte City Council meeting have been identified as 24-year-old Landon Rice, 18-year-old Julia McCarthy, and 21-year-old Benson Crooks.

Hornets Draft Pick Comes with Controversy

The Hornets newest draft pick is bringing controversy to Buzz City. Jalen McDaniels was drafted in the 52nd position on Thursday. The 6'10" forward from San Diego State University is facing two separate lawsuits that allege he secretly filmed two former high school classmates performing consensual sex acts in 2016.