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Shooting in north Charlotte leaves one person seriously hurt

One person is being treated for life threatening injuries after a shooting in north Charlotte Thursday morning.

New board to oversee transportation in Charlotte region will meet Thursday

The Metropolitan Public Transit Authority will have its inaugural meeting Thursday evening. The 27 member board is now responsible for overseeing safety solutions and improvements for all public transit in the region.

First pediatric flu-related death reported of 2025-26 season

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season.

Police investigating deadly shooting outside northwest Charlotte strip mall

Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a northwest Charlotte strip mall Wednesday afternoon.

Cyber-tip lands convicted sex offender back behind bars in Burke County

Authorities say a convicted sex offender is back behind bars after a child sex offense related cyber-tip led to the search of his home in Morganton.

Bond revoked for Valdese man accused of child sex crimes

No bond granted for Valdese man charged with six felony counts of taking indecent liberties with a child, according to the Burke County Sheriff's Office.

One person injured in northwest Charlotte mobile home fire

One person was injured during a northwest Charlotte fire that destroyed a mobile home Wednesday morning.

Bessemer City man faces 40 charges related to internet sex crimes against children

A Bessemer City man is behind bars after being charged with 40 felonies related to the sexual exploitation of children.

Former Sycamore Brewing co-owner facing new child sex charges, increased bond

Justin Brigham, who co-founded and formerly co-owned Sycamore Brewing, faces six additional felony charges after allegedly breaking into a Stanly County home and raping a 13-year-old child.

Investigation underway in east Charlotte following death of juvenile

Police are conducting a death investigation in east Charlotte after a juvenile died Tuesday morning.

U.s. Attorney Talks About Safety On Public Transit

US Attorney charges people accused of crimes on CATS

The US Attorney for the Western District is cracking down on crime on the Charlotte Area Transit System. US Attorney Russ Ferguson says charging offenders federally could mean stiffer penalties if convicted.

11 Firefighters injured in an explosion

Eleven firefighters were injured while responding to a fire in Salisbury Monday afternoon.

Suspect at large after pounds of drugs seized during Alexander County drug bust

One individual has been arrested and the search is underway for another person in connection to a Alexander County drug investigation involving pounds seized.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

5 injured in east Charlotte crash

Five people were transported to the hospital following a pin-in crash in east Charlotte early Sunday morning.

Young seeks solution to Saints defense as the Panthers try to stay atop the NFC South

This Sunday, the stakes are as high as they've been for Carolina's top 2023 draft choice as he tries again to avoid another dreadful showing against New Orleans.

Iredell Co. Sheriff's Office sends scam warning after its branding used on fake flyer

Iredell County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a scam involving their department's name and youth athletic program.

Small business owners say fewer customers are shopping this holiday season

It's crunch time for holiday shopping. Millions of people will be using the next two weeks to get their loved ones a Christmas gift. For small businesses, this season has been tougher than years past.