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Memorial Day shooting sends one to the hospital with life-threatening injuries

One person is facing life-threatening injuries after a shooting on Westpark Drive in south Charlotte. It happened at an apartment complex around 2pm on Memorial Day.

Tuesday funeral for toddler who died at Lenoir daycare

A funeral is set for the 16-month-old who died last week at a Lenoir daycare facility. Maddy Amara-Serenity Mitchell will be laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at Water Life Church.

Fraternal Order of Police to move forward with vote of no confidence, despite CMPD Chief's retirement announcement

The vote will take a little over a week, in order to allow all members to cast a ballot. On Sunday, Chief Johnny Jennings announced his retirement and released the full details of his settlement with the city of Charlotte.

CIAA Tournament won't come back to Charlotte any time soon

One of the country's biggest HBCU basketball tournaments won't return to Charlotte any time soon. The City of Charlotte put in a bid to bring CIAA back to the Queen City, but it has been rejected because of scheduling conflicts at the Spectrum Center.

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Gaston County honors seniors that earned valedictorian, salutatorian honors

Gaston County Schools recognized 28 students in the Class of 2025 that achieved the top academic distinction of valedictorian or salutatorian.

United Way of Greater Charlotte Invites the Community to The Longest Table at Truist Field

nited Way of Greater Charlotte is excited to announce The Longest Table, a new, one-of-a-kind community event designed to foster connection and conversation across Charlotte. The event will take place on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 AM to Noon at Truist Field.

What's open and closed on Memorial Day?

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.

10 people shot at holiday weekend party on South Carolina boat

Ten people were shot during a fight that started on a private boat holding a holiday weekend party Sunday night on the South Carolina coast, authorities said.

CMS 2024-2025 end of year graduation schedule

It's that time of year to turn to the tassel. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are preparing for summer graduation for the 2024-2025 school year.

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings releases full separation agreement with City of Charlotte

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings has released his full separation agreement with the City of Charlotte, worth over $300K. It includes a $45,000 bonus for staying on as Chief until January, an extra 40 days of vacation time, severance of $175,000 and more.

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings to retire from force after 33 years

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings will retire at the end of the year. CMPD made the announcement on Twitter Sunday evening during the Memorial Day weekend.