Cornelius police corporal charged with DWI
A corporal with the Cornelius Police Department is on leave after police in Concord arrested him on a number of traffic charges, including driving while impaired.
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NC and 23 other states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer program funding
More than 20 Democratic-led states, including NC, have sued President Donald Trumpβs administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school and summer programs and other programs.
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine
President Donald Trump has announced new measures targeting Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, threatening steep tariffs if a peace deal isn't reached within 50 days.
2 hurt in shooting at east Charlotte gas station
Two people are hurt following a shooting Monday at a gas station in east Charlotte, according to Medic.
Elmo's hacked X account posted racist messages. Sesame Workshop is trying to regain control
Sesame WorkshopΒ was trying to regain full control over its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and antisemitic messages.
Myers Park boutique A-part[meant] Hosts 'The Wall' art exhibit
Head to a place that your meant to be a part of. A-part[meant] boutique in Myers Park is hosting an exhibit debuting two local artist in the Charlotte area.
Summer jazz series highlights need to protect federal community service block grant funding
It gives people a chance to connect and enjoy music, but it also serves a deeper purpose -- to raise awareness about the potential elimination of federal funding for the community services block grant.
Charlotte-Based Giving Circle Hosts 10-Year Anniversary Exhibit
his summer, Charlotte will welcome back a transformative national exhibition that began in the Queen City and is enlivening a movement, nationwide.
Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.
Suspected mail thief arrested
A suspected thief that stole mail from several homes in Union County has been arrested.
CFD: Victim dies after 2-alarm apartment fire
Charlotte Fire says a man has died days after a two-alarm apartment fire in south Charlotte.
Concerns over CMS funding
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is reaching out to the U.S. Department of Education over funding concerns.
Car crashes down 50-foot embankment
Gastonia firefighters rescued one person who crashed down a 50-foot embankment on Thursday.
Man sentenced to prison after trying to meet young girl for sex
A York County man is going to spend several years behind bars for trying to meet who he thought was a 14-year-old girl for sex.
116th annual NAACP National Convention underway in Charlotte
Arts, fashion, and important conversations. It's just a part of what's on tap for this year's NAACP National Convention being held this year in Charlotte.
Police investigating shooting, robbery at Carolina Place Mall
One person was shot after a robbery in the parking lot at Carolina Place Mall in Pineville on Friday night.
Update: Multiple injuries reported following crash involving CMPD cruiser
New details have been released after a crash involving a CMPD police cruiser shut down a busy road in Ballantyne.
Statesville man convicted of running criminal enterprise by stealing truckloads of Maiden company's goods
A Statesville man is facing numerous years behind bars after being convicted of running a criminal enterprise that involved stealing truckloads of goods from a Maiden company, according to a news release.
27-Year-Old sentenced to life in prison for killing man in Gastonia
A Gastonia man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a Gaston County jury found him guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday, July 10, 2025,
