GA man killed while visiting Uptown Charlotte for holiday weekend
The parents of a man gunned down in Uptown Charlotte over the 4th of July holiday weekend are making a passionate plea saying "something needs to happen" to make the city safe again.
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Monroe City Council gives mayor a vote of 'no confidence'
On Tuesday afternoon, members of city council held a vote of no confidence in Mayor Burns citing Burns' continued use of the City's logo to express opinions not related to Monroe, a failure to hold orderly meetings, and not communicating developments to City Council about House Bill 3.
South Carolina search and rescue task force heads to Texas to help with recovery efforts from flooding
Gov. McMaster authorized the deployment of South Carolina Task Force 1 (SC-TF1), the state's Urban Search and Rescue team, to assist with response and recovery efforts following severe flooding in Texas.
Providence Day football coach arrested for allegedly having inappropriate relationship with student
Providence Day high school football coach, Damon Coiro, has been arrested for engaging in indecent liberties with a high school student while he was employed at the school, according to a police report.
Charlotte man gets 14 years behind bars for robbing six businesses in two days
A Charlotte man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for robbing six businesses around the Queen City in two days.
Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding a plane
For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers may no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at U.S. airports.
North Carolina sheriff steps down after sexual misconduct charges
The longtime sheriff of a western North Carolina county whom some women accused of sexual misconduct has quit before he could be permanently removed.
Charlotte ranks #13 best city for renters in 2025
Charlotte remains one of the top cities for renters in the U.S., ranking #13 nationwide in RentCafe.com’s Best Cities for Renters 2025 report.
Flooding from Chantal's remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina
Floodwaters from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal swept a woman in her car from a rural road and forced dozens of people to flee their homes, officials in North Carolina said Monday.
Medic takes 1 person to hospital with life-threatening injuries after stabbing
CMPD is investigating a stabbing at a shopping center on Albemarle Road. It happened just before 9PM Monday night.
Rock Hill Police shoot woman they say was pointing a gun at an officer
State law enforcement is investigating after a Rock Hill Police officer shot a suspect Saturday night.
CMPD investigating deadly hit-and-run
Police say they found 74-year-old Ace Chambers dead, lying in the road. Investigators believe the hit-and-run driver also hit another car that stayed at the scene.
2nd person dies after triple shooting in Uptown Charlotte
A second person has now died after a triple shooting in Uptown. 27-year-old Gabriel Lee and 18-year-old Colby Smith were killed.
2025 municipal election filing opens for candidates
Candidates for positions like Charlotte City Council and Mayor can now submit their paperwork and fees. The filing period runs through next Friday, the 18th, at noon.
$315,000 in damage after 2 alarm fire in south Charlotte
CFD says it got the fire on Wendover Road under control in just over 30 minutes. No injuries were reported. The damage is estimated at $315,000.
Monroe Police identify father and son killed in crash
38-year-old Wilson Broadway Junior and his son, 4-year-old Ja-Miaz Broadway died in the crash.
2nd teen arrested in connected to drive-by shooting in Monroe
Detectives arrested 17-year-old Maseon Jackson for shooting into an occupied home.
Arrest made after officer shot in leg in Uptown Charlotte
The suspect is being identified as 20-year-old Demetrius Bristow. He's being held behind bars without bond. The officer involved is still recovering and has not been identified.
Millions of people could lose access to food and healthcare under federal budget
The so called "Big Beautiful Bill" is now the law of the land. The federal budget will cut funding for social services like SNAP benefits and Medicaid while also cutting taxes for some Americans. Millions of people across the Carolinas could soon lose healthcare and food assistance.
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