North Carolina News

Former Panthers DE Charles Johnson Announces Retirement

Former Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson announced his retirement from the National Football League on Wednesday.

Man Arrested For East Charlotte Murder

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested a man for his involvement in an east Charlotte murder.

North Carolina Will Keep Three Confederate Monuments At Capitol

A North Carolina historical commission decided Wednesday that three Confederate monuments will remain on the state Capitol grounds with newly added context about slavery and civil rights, weighing in less than two days after another rebel statue was torn down by protesters at the state’s flagship university.

Driver Charged In Fatal North Charlotte Collision That Killed Bicyclist

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a bicyclist in north Charlotte earlier this month.

Sabor Latin Street Grill To Open New Location In South End Next Month

The popular, authentic Sabor Latin Street Grill is opening another location in Charlotte.

Toppling of Silent Sam Statue Reignites Debate Over Confederate Monuments

The toppling of the Silent Sam statue at UNC Chapel Hill is re-igniting the debate over Confederate memorials. A 2015 state law prohibits removing monuments on public property.

Police Identify Four Arrested After Armed Robbery, Car Crash In University Area

Four men have been arrested after police say they robbed a man at gunpoint and led police on a vehicle pursuit that resulted in a crash early Tuesday.

July Hit And Run Victim Dies From Injuries

CMPD says the victim of a July 14th hit and run accident in west Charlotte has died from injuries.

Suspect Allegedly Drops Bag Of Meth While Talking To Deputies

A Burke County man is facing drug charges after he allegedly dropped a bag of meth while talking to deputies.

Matt Kalil Week-To-Week After Arthroscopic Procedure

The Panthers' offensive line continues to take hits with the start of the regular season now less than three weeks away.

American Airlines Adding Year-Round Service From CLT To Munich

American Airlines announces the addition of a year-round service from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Munich, beginning on March 31st, 2019.

Confederate Statue On UNC Campus Toppled By Protestors

A Confederate statue in the heart of North Carolina’s flagship university was toppled Monday night during a rally by hundreds of protesters who decried the memorial known as “Silent Sam” as a symbol of racist heritage.

CMPD Releases 911 Calls After Business Owner Kills Burglar

CMPD has released the 911 calls after business owner, Alan Corder, allegedly shot and killed 20-year-old Justin Anderson at his east Charlotte store on Independence Boulevard earlier this month.

Crash Shuts Down Southbound Lanes Of I-85 In Rowan County

A wreck has shut down I-85 SB near Exit 63 at Lane Street in Rowan County.

Independence High School Mourns Passing of Quarterback

The Independence High School football team is mourning the loss of their starting quarterback. Davyne Simpson, known as, "Flash," died Sunday after being found unconscious several days earlier.