Local News

President Obama to Visit Charlotte Wednesday

A White House Official has confirmed that President Obama will be headed to Charlotte.

Scammers Target Four-Year-Old Drowning Victim

A case of greed has left a grieving family sending out a warning.

Finished Morehead Road Project To Ease Traffic for Auto Fair

NC DOT crews were able to finish The Morehead Road Bridge Project early, giving drivers another option besides I-85.

JCSU Workshop Teaches Do’s and Don’ts When Stopped By Police

Johnson C. Smith University Campus Police Department on Friday hosted an informational session on “What to Do when Confronted by Police."

NC Supreme Court Orders New Trial For Death Row Inmate From Gastonia

The North Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for an inmate sentenced to die for killing a 17-year-old woman whose body was found in a South Carolina culvert.

Knights' Opening Day Draws More Than 10,000 Fans

With the over 680,000 fans that came through the gates of BB&T Ballpark last year, the Knights and City of Charlotte are ready to play ball again in Uptown.

Report: Security Breached At Charlotte-Douglas Six Times In 11 Years

The most notable breach happened in 2010, when 16-year-old Delvonte Tisdale made it onto the tarmac and stowed away in the wheel well of a US Airways plane.

Ban Released On NC Police Claiming Surplus Military Equipment

The feds suspended NC from the program last year because of inventory-keeping issues.

Veteran's Body Returns Home After 45 Years

A Vietnam Vet whose body has been missing since 1970 has returned home to Belmont.

CMPD Reaches Out To Local African-American Community

CMPD are trying to build better communications with our local African-American community. One way is through the Cops and Barbers program.

DA Releases Letter Clearing CMPD Officer Who Killed Woman

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer who shot and killed a 20-year-old woman in North Charlotte will not face criminal charges.

House Set Ablaze In Huntersville For Training Exercise

Anyone passing by Fred Brown Road in Huntersville probably thought there was a pretty serious emergency taking place at one of the residencies.

Hands On Charlotte Day is April 18!

The 23rd edition of Hands On Charlotte (HOC) Day will be held on Saturday, April 18th as part of our observation of National Volunteer Week (April 12-18), which has recognized our country’s volunteers for their vital contributions since 1974.

Injured Firefighters Share Their Story

Rich Diamanti and Joseph Volk from the Newport Volunteer Fire Department both suffered broken legs on March 23 while fighting a fierce house fire.

Residents Sound Off In Duke Environmental Permits Public Hearing

Duke is in the process of reapplying for permits that cover the release of certain metals and other things into its coal ash ponds like the one at the old Riverbend facility.