Local News

Police: Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Train

CMPD detectives say they are investigating a pedestrian death that was struck by an Amtrak Train on Old Concord Road.

Wildlife Agency Offers Guidance as Animal Encounters Increase in Spring

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) offers helpful guidance when encountering various wildlife as they become more visible this time of year.

CATS and The Relatives Unveil Winning Safe Place Artwork

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Interim CEO Brent Cagle and The Relatives’ Executive Director Trish Hobson unveiled the winning artwork of the annual Safe Place Week youth art contest.

Rock Steady Boxing Program Helps Charlotteans with Parkinson's Disease

Rock Steady Boxing at Charlotte's "Just Workout" gym helps curb the effects of Parkinson's Disease.

North Charlotte Shooting Investigation Underway After Woman Shot Multiple Times

An investigation is underway after a woman was found suffering from gunshot wounds on Sunday off Sunset Road in north Charlotte.

Police Arrest Suspect For Triple Homicide; Warrant Released

After finding human remains of a missing mother and her two children, CMPD says they have arrested and charged a suspect.

Two Transported To Hospital Following School Bus Crash On Tyvola Road

Two people have been transported to the hospital following a bus crash on Monday, according to MEDIC.

Morganton Woman Dead In Burke County Crash

A Morganton woman died in a single-vehicle crash overnight in Burke County after driving at a high-rate of speed and crashing into several power poles.

Road Closed In Northeast Charlotte After Pedestrian Was Fatally Struck By Train

Police have shut down a road in northeast Charlotte after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a train on Sunday afternoon.

Suspect Arrested In California In Murder Of Missing Mother And Her Two Children

The suspect wanted, in connection to the deaths of a mother and her two young children, was arrested by police in California, CMPD announced Sunday.

Human Remains Found In North Charlotte

Police are conducting a homicide investigation after human remains were found in north Charlotte.

Officials Concerned Issues At Mirror Lake Road Dam Could Cause Flooding In Lincoln and Gaston Counties

Officials are concerned additional rains or flooding could potentially weaken the dam structure causing a dam failure.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Lenoir

An investigation is underway after a man was fatally struck by a car on March 14th.

Atrium Health and YMCA of Greater Charlotte Expand Health Care Access

Atrium Health and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte have partnered to bring health care to the West Boulevard corridor, on the campus of the Stratford Richardson YMCA.

Energyunited Selects 2024 Youth Tour And Cooperative Leadership Camp Delegates

EnergyUnited is excited to announce its four delegates for the 2024 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour and Cooperative Leadership Camp programs. This June, Abbi Thompson of Lexington and Jacob Denham of Statesville will be representing EnergyUnited in Washington D.C. as part of the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program, while Ava Wilkinson of Mooresville and Isaiah Thompson of Statesville will participate in Cooperative Leadership Camp.