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Darren Rhodes has been named the new Albemarle City Manager.

Albemarle City Council appoints Darren Rhodes as City Manager

Albemarle City Council has appointed Assistant City Manager Darren Rhodes as the next City Manager.

Lake Norman drowning victim identified

A man who drowned while boating on Lake Norman over the weekend has been identified as 63-year-old Charles Crowe, Jr. from Sherrills Ford.

Northeast Charlotte mobile home community could be displaced by new development

Residents of Forest Park Mobile Homes are organizing against a development that would displace the entire Northeast Charlotte neighborhood of at least 60 families.

NC redistricting trial begins, with racial gerrymandering allegations the focus

North Carolina congressional and legislative districts drawn by Republicans in 2023 that helped them retain majorities in Raleigh and Washington are in court.

One person has life-threatening injuries after a shooting Monday on Tanglebrook Lane.

One person hurt in north Charlotte shooting

One person is being treated for life-threatening injuries following a shooting Monday afternoon in north Charlotte.

CATS and community to participate in Rail Safety Week

CATS has announced its participation in Rail Safety Week this year, taking place June 16-22. This initiative, which aims to create awareness about rail safety and preventing accidents around railways and track crossings, aligns with CATS' commitment to ensuring the safety of our riders and the community.

More help for western NC homeowners recovering from Helene

North Carolina is accepting applications for a new program to repair or rebuild homes in western North Carolina that were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene.

Shaunte Waters is charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Monroe.

Woman charged with attempted murder in Monroe, man still wanted

A 66-year-old man is recovering after he was stabbed several times in Monroe over the weekend. Police arrested a woman and are still looking for a man in connection to the stabbing.

City of Charlotte Opens Applications for 2025 Creative Growth Grants

Starting Thursday, June 19, the City of Charlotte will open applications for the 2025 Creative Growth Grants, a public funding initiative designed to fuel local talent, celebrate culture, and support the people and organizations making art in our neighborhoods.

Woman Filling Us 1040 Tax Form 2018 Year

New study reveals how NC taxes small businesses vs. the rest of the U.S.

A new study from breaks down how much corporate tax a small business pays in every U.S. state, and the differences are bigger than you might expect.

JetZero selects North Carolina for airplane maufacturing hub

Governor Josh Stein announced JetZero, Inc., a breakthrough aviation company, will invest more than $4.7 billion in Greensboro to build its first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

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

Man drowns in Cleveland County lake

Investigators say a man has drowned in a Cleveland County lake.

Motorcyclist killed in Rock Hill crash

A motorcyclist died Sunday morning after a crash in Rock Hill.

CMPD investigating homicide in east Charlotte

One person is dead after a homicide in east Charlotte on Saturday night.

Thousands gather for Charlotte 'No Kings' rally, small group pepper sprayed hours later

At least 5,500 people gathered in First Ward Park for the 'No Kings' rally and protest Saturday afternoon. The crowd packed into the park carrying signs towering over the crowd with clear messages. Hours after the sanctioned protest in Uptown, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police arrested two people and used pepper spray to control the crowd.