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Animals Dying Due To Algae Bloom In Local Pond

Blue-Green Algae Outbreak Kills Local Wildlife in Ballantyne

Despite its name, blue-green algae isn’t actually algae. It’s a bacteria, known as Cyanobacteria, which can make wildlife, pets, and even people very sick if ingested.

Charlotte Voters Want Transit Upgrades Without The Sales Tax Needed To Make It Possible

Charlotte City Council is closing in on a vote, Tuesday night, that could leave all paying a higher sales tax in exchange for transit upgrades.

Labor Day Puts Spotlight On Ongoing Labor Strikes, Wages

Worker’s rights, ongoing strikes and wages are in the spotlight for Labor Day. Labor unions, politicians, civic groups and other volunteers spread their message at Charlotte’s Labor Day parade.

Cms Top Brass Recaps First Week Of School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Leaders Recap 1st Week

From campus security issues to schools without air conditioning. The first week of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had some challenges. The district's top brass gave a recap on Friday of the first week of classes.

Cms Bus Driver Arrested For Drunk Driving With Students On Board

School Bus Driver Arrested, Charged With DWI

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus driver was arrested and charged for driving a bus while under the influence on Thursday. Oakdale Elementary School kids were on the bus. We talked to one mom who sprinted after the bus to stop the driver.

United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand To Headline Harris–Walz Campaign Visit In Charlotte

U.S. senator Gillibrand will be joined by a United States councilwoman and two other Charlotte residents to discuss Project 2025.

Albemarle Police Department Investigating Shots Fired At Headquarters

A suspect has been identified after shots were fired at the Albermarle Police Department Headquarters.

Charlotte–Mecklenburg Schools Top Brass Recaps First Week Of School

A review detailing teacher vacancies, bus schedules and more issues facing Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools summarizes the first week of school.

Flooding Across Southeast Charlotte Leaves Several Cars Stranded

See exclusive footage of the strong storms that left parts of southeast Charlotte under water including several cars.

Suspect Arrested Months After Deadly Shooting In East Charlotte

A man was arrested Sunday in connection to a deadly shooting in east Charlotte in May.

Driver Dies After Hitting Tree In Catawba County

A 31-year-old Catawba man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning.

17-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Shelby Park

A 17-year-old died after being shot at a park in Shelby on Saturday afternoon.

Three Hurt In Crash On I-277

Three people were sent to the hospital after a serious vehicle collision near Uptown on Sunday morning.

RFK Jr. Sues North Carolina Elections Board As He Seeks To Remove His Name From Ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections in a last-ditch attempt to get his name removed the state’s ballot ahead of the 2024 presidential election.