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Mecklenburg County Mugshots November 1st

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, November 1st.

CATS launches fare ambassador program

Riders on the CATS Blue Line will see new fare ambassadors on the trains and platforms wearing with blue shirts, yellow hats, and body cameras. The goal is to get more riders to pay for tickets to ride the train.

Gaston County Mugshots October 29th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Thursday, October 29th.

CMPD Chief says she can't release the racist text messages at the center of investigation

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Estella Patterson says the public may never see the racist text messages that resulted in disciplinary action for seven officers.

New Teen Curfew Goes Into Effect Sunday In Charlotte

Charlotte's new teen curfew goes into effect on Sunday

Starting this Sunday night at 10 PM, anyone under the age of 18 is not allowed on the streets of Charlotte unsupervised.

Sheriff Mcfadden Demands Action After Deadly Weekend

Sheriff McFadden on recent deadly violence in Charlotte: everyone "from Ballantyne to Beatties Ford" must take action

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden is calling for immediate community action following a violent weekend in Charlotte.

Silver Alert issued for missing 66-year-old man from Hickory

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 66-year-old man from Hickory.

All Hallows' Feed offers free food, coats and Halloween fun

A new Halloween event is bringing free groceries, winter coats and family activities to Charlotte.

JCSU Concert Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall in NYC in November

A big honor for the Johnson C. Smith University concert choir: they'll be performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City next month.

Dept. of Justice: Six people in Charlotte area accused of voting illegally in 2024 election

The Justice Department says six people living in the Charlotte area have been indicted by a federal grand jury after being accused of illegally voting in the 2024 election.

President Donald Trump tells voters at Rock Hill rally: "Pretend that I'm on the ballot"

With just five days until the crucial midterm election, President Donald Trump is deploying a full-court press to shore up support in historically red states.

Trump lends support for Darline Graham in South Carolina as Republican anxiety rises in Senate race

President Donald Trump was in South Carolina for the second time in a month on Thursday, a sign of growing Republican anxiety about Darline Graham's ability to fend off a robust challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews for a critical U.S. Senate seat.

Silver alert issued for 66-year-old man

Hickory Police is asking for the public's assistance in finding 66-year-old Robert Smith, who may be suffering from dementia or alzheimer's.

Sheriff McFadden issues statement after five people were killed in recent Charlotte shootings

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden has issued a statement in response to Charlotte shooting incidents that killed five people over the weekend.

Carolina Insight: Skiptown

In this week’s Carolina Insight, we feature Skiptown—a modern, tech-enabled dog care franchise and the ultimate destination for pups and their people, with locations in Charlotte, NC, Denver, CO, and Atlanta, GA.

Gaston County Mugshots October 28th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Wednesday, October 28th.

Trump To Hold Rally In Rock Hill On Thursday

Trump to hold rally at Rock Hill Sports and Events Center on Thursday

President Donald Trump returns to our area Thursday for high-profile midterm campaign stop.

State Auditor Releases Initial Report On Bank Of America Stadium Upgrades Spending

NC State Auditor's office releases initial report on public-private spending on Bank of America Stadium renovations

The North Carolina State Auditor’s office has released its initial report that is tracking Charlotte's $650 million commitment to the renovation of Bank of America Stadium.