Man with Heroin Discovered in McDonald's Bathroom
A man is behind bars after passing out in a McDonald's bathroom in Southeast Charlotte.
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Family Pleading for Answers after College Student Killed in West Charlotte
Wednesday CMPD Chief Kerr Putney will announce new efforts to fight violent crime this summer. The efforts come as the family of Charlotte's 43rd homicide victim this year pleads for help finding his killer.
NAACP Holds Charlotte Mayoral Candidate Forum
The NAACP hosted a candidate forum Tuesday night at Trinity Episcopal School in Uptown.
Fire Hydrants Being Installed In Mint Hill Neighborhood
Fire hydrants will soon be installed in Ashe Plantation after fire destroyed a house in March.
Cabarrus County Deputies Investigating After Dead Goat Found On Roadside
Officials are investigating after another disturbing discovery on the side of a local road.
Republican Ralph Norman Wins SC Race For The 5th Congressional District
Republican Ralph Norman has won a special election to fill the South Carolina congressional seat vacated by Mick Mulvaney, who resigned to work for President Donald Trump's administration.
Former Health Director of the Year Named Countyβs Interim Health Director
Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio announced today that former Wake and Buncombe County Health Director Alma (Gibbie) Harris, MSPH, BSN, RN will become the interim director for Mecklenburgβs Public Health Department starting next week.
One Person Is Dead After Being Thrown From Their Vehicle Tuesday Afternoon
Police are investigating a fatal accident that happened Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Jake Alexander Boulevard and Faith Road.
Board of County Commissioners Approves 2018 Budget, 2019-23 Capital Improvement Plan
The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners approved two budget plans during its regular meeting on Tuesday night.
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Earns Charlotte's First Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is the first Charlotte hospital to earn The Joint Commissionβs Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Associationβs Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers.
One Man Hospitalized After NW Charlotte Shooting
CMPD is investigating after a man was shot in northwest Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.
Family Of Murdered 21-Year-Old College Senior Speaks Out
Nicholas Finch, the brother of Zachary Finch who was shot dead early Sunday afternoon, spoke to the media Tuesday.
CMPD' Animal Care and Control's Advice for Summer Pet Owners
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departmentβs Animal Care & Control Division (AC&C) is reminding pet owners that it is once again the time of year we hear fireworks, thunderstorms and experience hot temperatures! Please be mindful how this affects your pets as summer thunderstorms and heat waves roll through our region.
Commissioners to Decide Whether CMS Gets $15 Million Extra
The Mecklenburg County commissioners will decide if CMS Schools should get $15 million extra next year.
Plans For University Area Top Golf Delayed
The plans for a new Top Golf in the University area have been delayed for now, according to officials.
CMPD: Mom Caught On Camera Trying to Smother Baby
MPD is investigating disturbing accusations of child abuse at Levine Children's Hospital.
Family Of Ohio Girl Killed By Amoeba Suing The US Whitewater Center
The US Whitewater Center is being sued by the family of an Ohio girl who died from a brain eating amoeba last summer.
Roundabout Project At N.C. 51 And Idlewild Road To Get Underway
The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $1.8 million contract to build a roundabout at the intersection of N.C. 51 and Idlewild Road, bordering the communities of Matthews and Mint Hill. Blythe Construction, Inc. is the lead contractor on the project.
Panthers Release Their 2017 Training Camp Schedule
The Panthers announced their 2017 training camp schedule Monday afternoon.
