North Carolina News

Group Continues Push To Bring Major League Soccer To Charlotte

A group hoping to bring Major League Soccer to the Queen City took another shot with City Council Thursday hoping to land some funding to build a new stadium.

Charlotte City Councilwoman Stands By Anti-Trump Comments

City Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera says she stands by her comments about President Donald Trump's agenda.

Repairs On Last Friday's Huge Sewage Spill To Begin Tomorrow

Repairs on the cause of last week's huge sewage spill in south Charlotte are expected to begin Friday, according to the city manager.

Crews Investigating Two-Alarm Warehouse Fire In NW Charlotte

Fire and hazmat crews are on the scene of a two-alarm warehouse fire in northwest Charlotte.

One Person Injured In Cornelius Apartment Fire

One person has life threatening injuries after a fire broke out in an apartment Thursday afternoon.

Cheerwine and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Bring Back Popular Collaboration

Two iconic North Carolina-born brands are celebrating milestone birthdays this year: Cheerwine is turning 100, and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is turning 80. To mark the sweet occasion, the two brands are bringing back the soft drink that caused a frenzy with its debut last year: Cheerwine Kreme.

DHEC Gives Update On Large Charlotte Sewage Spill That Led to Warnings on Catawba River

People are being warned to stay out of the water after a large sewage spill in Charlotte. 180,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into Kings Branch, which flows into Sugar Creek, and then the Catawba River.

Panther Release OT Michael Oher

The Carolina Panthers have terminated vested veteran/failed physical offensive tackle Michael Oher, the team announced Thursday.

Five Arrested In Hickory Prostitution Sting

Police say five women were arrested during a prostitution sting Wednesday.

Suspect Wanted For Quality Inn Armed Robbery

Police are trying to identify the suspect responsible for an armed robbery overnight in west Charlotte.

Mary C. Curtis: MLS in Charlotte

Soccer fans becoming more vocal about bringing a professional team to Charlotte, as city leaders discuss funding for a new stadium.

Man Charged With Intentionally Setting East Charlotte Apartment Fire That Displaced 130 Residents

Detectives with the CMPD’s Arson Unit and the Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force have charged Jesus Reyes Lopez for his involvement in the apartment fire that occurred in the 5600 block of Farm Pond Lane in the Hickory Grove Division.