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Police say a woman and a baby were found dead inside a room at a north Charlotte motel on Friday.

UPDATE: Former Charlotte hotel where woman and baby were found dead is closing

A former Charlotte hotel that had been used as a drug recovery center is closing following the deaths of a woman and a baby.

21-year-old Logan Taylor faces DUI and other charges after a deadly crash in Gastonia.

Driver charged with DUI after crash that killed woman in Gastonia

A 21-year-old driver is charged with Felony Death by Mother Vehicle, DUI, Failing to Stop at a Steady Red Signal, and Reckless Driving after a crash that killed a woman in Gastonia Monday night.

Donald Trump is the first president in 116 years to not be invited to the NAACP convention

The NAACP says it will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte.

Tuesday marks 10 years since Charleston church shooting

On June 17, 2015, nine people were killed during a racially motivated attack during a bible study.

US retail sales fall with Americans growing cautious after a spring splurge to beat tariffs

Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back from a spending surge early this year to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports.

SC longtime GOP attorney general is set to enter 2026 governor's race

Alan Wilson, the four-term Republican attorney general of South Carolina, is set to enter the state’s open gubernatorial race in 2026.

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.