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SouthPark Forward Plan Offers Vision For A More Walkable, Energetic Community

SouthPark Community Partners unveils 10-year blueprint to shape SouthPark’s future; announces initial investment of $1 million to kickstart implementation.

Police: CMS Assistant Principal Charged With Child Abuse

The assistant principal at Walter G. Byers School, Oletha Cuevas, has been charged one count of misdemeanor child abuse and one count of communicating threats, according to a court record.

CATS Announces Public Meetings for June Service Changes

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host community meetings to get feedback from riders regarding the June 2024 service changes. Changes taking effect on June 3, 2024.

North Tryon Brinks Truck Robbery

An armed robbery involving a brinks truck occurred on North Tryon Street on Monday afternoon.

Tasty Tuesday: Previewing The Wine & Food At Ballantyne Festival

Tasty Tuesday: Previewing the Wine & Food Festival @ Ballantyne

The Wine & Food Festival @ Ballantyne this weekend is offering a wide selection of wines, beers and spirits... plus cooking demonstrations and gourmet delights from Charlotte's finest eateries.

"Somebody Feed Phil" Host Phil Rosenthal Coming to Charlotte

Adam Wurtzel got to chat with "Everybody Loves Raymond" creator and host of "Somebody Feed Phil," Phil Rosenthal ahead of his Charlotte tour stop.

Tenants Announced For New Matthews Business Building

A long-awaited update about a new but empty building in Matthews at the corner of East John and Trade Streets. It now sits where a community favorite gas station once sat for decades.

Local Woman Says Moving Company Will Not Tell Her Where Her Belongings Are

Ashley Ayers moved from South Carolina to North Carolina to be closer to her husband's medical team while he was in hospice care.

CMPD Holds First Quarter Public Safety Briefing

CMPD discusses crime in Charlotte from the first three months of the year.

Bridge Maintenance Schedule On I-40 In Iredell County

Bridge maintenance work will affect traffic on I-40 East in Statesville this week so N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews can replace a steel plate joint on the bridge over U.S. 21 in Statesville.

Charlotte FC Supporter Group Blue Furia's President Assaulted After Game

A Charlotte FC supporter group is calling for the soccer organization to take action after its president was assaulted after Saturday's game.

Salisbury Police Department Investigating Two Homicides

Two separate homicide investigations are underway in Salisbury that occurred on April 13 and 14.

Wegmans Announces Plan For New Location On Ballantyne Campus

Popular Grocer Set to Open First Charlotte Location on North Community House Road.

Police: Man Wanted For Murder Arrested After Violent Carjacking Attempt

Huntersville Police say they arrested a man who fit the description of an attempted robbery of vehicle with a dangerous weapon suspect.

MECK Pre-K: Seven Years Of Preparing Children For Success

MECK Pre-K is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year, seven years after first enrolling students for the innovative program.

19-Year-Old Killed In Traffic Crash

Hickory Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash on April 13 between an SUV and motorcycle that resulted in one dead.

Construction Of The Tipsy Pickle Begins Late April

Swinerton, an industry-leading commercial general contractor with offices nationwide, readies to begin construction this month on Tipsy Pickle, Charlotte’s newest “eatertainment” venue headed to Camp North End.

Fentanyl Lacing Sparks Increase In Overdoses

The recent surge in overdoses across Rowan County has been attributed to the lacing of Fentanyl in various illicit substances sounding an alarm for action to address this growing public health crisis.