Large police presence after shooting reported in south Charlotte neighborhood
Crime scene tape blocked part of a neighborhood following a reported shooting in south Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.
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Shooting investigation in west Charlotte
One person has life-threatening injuries following a shooting in west Charlotte.
TSA: More firearms found at Charlotte Douglas than any other NC airport in Jan/Feb
The Transportation Security Administration says its officers found 27 firearms at security checkpoints at Charlotte Douglas Airport in January and February.
72% of NC moviegoers would return to theaters if prices dropped, study finds
A new study by Octane Seating explores why Americans in NC & beyond are choosing streaming over theaters—and what could change their minds.
North Carolina ranked among the most pet-friendly states for renters
A new study by Highland Cabinetry ranked the most pet-friendly U.S. states for renting an apartment, a hotel room, and a house.
US tariffs take effect and Mexico, Canada and China retaliate with their own tariffs on the US
President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico have gone into effect, kicking off a trade war with America's neighbors.
NC tax refunds will be on the way soon
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is now processing 2024 Individual Income Tax returns. Taxpayers will begin receiving refunds through the mail and direct deposit the week of March 10.
Animal Care & Control waives adoption fees to help with kennel space crisis
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) is dealing with crisis levels at its dog kennels and is working to avoid euthanasia to make room. ACC is waiving adoption fees through 3/9/25.
New web tool launched to find missing kids in NC
A new online tool was launched to help find missing children in North Carolina.
CMPD: Deadly shooting at Club Flirt was justified
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police says a deadly shooting at a west Charlotte nightclub is justified. It happened just before 2 Sunday morning at Club Flirt on Wilkinson Boulevard.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police identify person killed at motel shooting
It happened just after 9:00 Saturday night on Lucky Penny Street, off of Freedom Drive. Medic pronounced Tjada Cherry dead at the scene.
Elderly woman dies in Gaston Co. house fire
An 82-year-old woman is dead and another person is hurt after a house fire in Gaston County. Crews responded to the scene on Alexis High Shoals Road around 7 Sunday evening.
Crews in Gaston County battling brush fire near Cramerton
A large brush fire broke out Monday afternoon in Cramerton. According to the Town of Cramerton, "the fire has been contained."
Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises Vatican says
The Vatican says that Pope Francis has suffered two new episodes of acute respiratory crises and has been put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday
President Donald Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war.
Women's History Month Events In Charlotte
March is Women's History Month! Check out this list of events Of Women's History events happening in Charlotte.
Ballantyne steps into Spring at The Bowl In Bloom
The Bowl at Ballantyne will bring a blossoming new event, The Bowl In Bloom, on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
How to stay healthy as wildfires burn across the Carolinas
The American Lung Association says smoke poses potentially lethal health hazards to people living and working in the surrounding area, and can also trigger asthma attacks, heart attacks and stroke.
More NC children getting sick from cannabis products
North Carolina Poison Control is warning about an increase in cases of children under 12 getting sick after being exposed to cannabis containing products.
