Mecklenburg County FY16 Budget Announced
County Manager Dena R. Diorio presented her Fiscal Year 2016 Recommended Budget to the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners today.
Local News
Hornets Announce Dell Curry's Expanded Role
The Charlotte Hornets announced today that Dell Curry, former Hornets guard and father of NBA MVP Stephen Curry, has expanded his role with the organization.
Detectives Make Arrests in Theft, Fraud Cases
Sheriffβs detectives have made arrests in connection with two separate cases that occurred in eastern Lincoln County.
Joshua Edwards Not Charged for Shootings
Two brothers have been shot in a Claremont driveway after a domestic dispute late last night.
Armed Robbery Suspects Identified and Charged
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have identified and charged Keshawn McCullough, along with two boys, aged 15 and 13, for their involvement in the armed robbery of a Family Dollar.
Concord Schools On Lockdown While Police Search For Suspects
Cox Mill Elementary and Cox Mill High School are on lockdown while local law enforcement search for suspects who fled on foot after breaking into a local residence.
Missing 86 Year Old Man Found Safe
Officials located Mr. Parke around 8:44 this morning in Cleveland County and say he appears to be in good health.
Officers Building Bonds With Kids
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers from the Independence Division met, dined and talked with a group of kids at New Hope Baptist Church in east Charlotte Wednesday night.
The Watch with Will Kennedy: CMPD Urges Runner Safety
A woman out jogging in a quiet Charlotte neighborhood, in the middle of the afternoon, stalked and then assaulted at her front door.
Clinton Targets GOP On Equal Pay
The Democratic Presidential candidate took jabs at Republicans during a campaign stop in Columbia, South Carolina Wednesday afternoon.
NC Senate Passes 72-Hour Abortion Bill
Women who want to get an abortion in North Carolina are closer to having to wait 72 hours.
Judge Denies Bond For Teen Accused of Brother's Murder
A Rock Hill teenager accused of setting the fire that killed his baby brother will remain in jail.
Carjacker Shoots Man Selling Car
A man trying to sell his car ended up shot and carjacked in East Charlotte Wednesday.
Truck Driver Facing Additional Charges After 2-Year-Old, Newborn Killed In Memorial Day Wreck
Police say the truck driver involved in the deadly accident that killed a 2-year-old child is facing an additional charge after a newborn child died from the injuries sustained during the wreck.
DA Backs Up Decision to Clear Officers Who Killed Three
District Attorney takes community questions after deciding not to charge officers in three cases.
Army Vet And Service Dog Forced Out Of Local Restaurant
A local Army veteran says he will not go back to the Dairy Queen in Shelby.
County Manager: CMS May Have to Look to State for Proposed Budget
Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio presents her budget to the Board of Commissioners Thursday, including a recommendation on what CMS should get.
City Council Approves Property Tax Hike
The City of Charlotte is closing in on a solution for a $22 million budget deficit, and it comes with a property tax increase.
Judge Denies Bond For Suspected Gang Members
Several suspected gang members of the notorious MS-13 gang will remain in jail.
