Historic neighborhood could be in the path of 77 expansion project
Residents in a West Charlotte neighborhood are pushing back against a proposed plan that could impact their neighborhood.
Kaci Jones
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MCSO says reopening juvenile detention facility will require “real investment”
The North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice has requested that the Mecklenburg County Sheriffβs Office look into reopening the Juvenile Detention Center because of an increased need for space for juveniles.
Mecklenburg County Judge details challenges within the court system
Judge Trosch is running for the seat at a time where Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say more than half of all violent arrests involve people with prior arrests, raising red flags about a revolving door in the judicial system.
Local food banks brace for end of SNAP benefits
Federal funding for SNAP benefits is set to expire November 1st if Congress does not reach a spending deal. Learn how a Charlotte-area food bank is preparing for the looming crisis.
Critics say new NC Congressional maps give Republicans an unfair advantage
North Carolina is one of several states where President Donald Trump asked lawmakers to find a way to make more Republican congressional seats. Tarheel state lawmakers sealed the deal Wednesday when the House voted to pass the new congressional maps.
CMS Leaders count Inaugural Safety Summit as a win despite low parent turnout
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools hosted its inaugural safety summit at Waddell High School Tuesday evening. The event featured a resource fair, panel discussion and small group sessions where CMS school leaders and community partners talked about how to keep kids safe both inside and outside the classroom.
Community advocates want Charlotte leaders to focus on ‘root cause’ of crime
Four men were killed in homicides in Charlotte over a 24 hour period days after police released new data showing a decline in overall crime this year. Advocates say the numbers don't tell the whole story.
Local activist accused of organizing multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
A local activist is accused of organizing a nine million dollar healthcare fraud scheme. Federal authorities raided properties owned by Cedric Dean in Mecklenburg and Cleveland counties.
CMPD released new numbers showing citywide decrease in crime, but Uptown sees violent crime increase
New data from CMPD says overall crime in the Queen City is down 8% in the first nine months of the year including a 20% decline in violent crimes, however Uptown has seen an increase in violent crimes.
UPDATE: Fire at local diesel company blamed on accidental electrical fire
The Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force says an accidental electrical fire sparked a fire at a diesel automotive repair business in Northwest Charlotte.
