North Carolina News

Charlotte Mayoral Candidates Tackle LGBTQ Issues

Candidates for Mayor of Charlotte and at-large City Council were grilled about issues important to the LGBTQ community Monday evening.

Charlotte Driver Catches Dangerous Prank On Video

A video taken by a Charlotte driver shows a not so smart stunt taking place in Dilworth.

Eclipse 2017: Timelapse Video Shows Solar Eclipse Over Charlotte

Charlotte may not have seen a total eclipse Monday afternoon, but came really close.

‘A Primal Experience’: Americans Dazzled By Solar Eclipse

The stars came out in the middle of the day, zoo animals ran in agitated circles, crickets chirped, birds fell silent and a chilly darkness fell upon the land Monday as the U.S. witnessed its first full-blown, coast-to-coast solar eclipse since World War I.

Arrest Made In Hickory Murder Case

Police have arrested the man wanted for Saturday's murder in Hickory, North Carolina.

CMPD Searching For South Boulevard Robbery Suspects

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for assistance identifying the suspects responsible for an armed robbery on South Boulevard.

FULL GUIDE: Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Nation On August 21st

A total solar eclipse occurs Aug. 21 in the United States, starting in Oregon and sweeping across the country to South Carolina.

3 Things You Need to Know Before the Eclipse

We're just hours from a once in a lifetime event. Eyes across the nation will be on the sky, for a coast to coast total solar eclipse that will turn day into night.

8-year-old Cleveland County Girl Dies after Being Hit by Stray Bullet

An 8-year-old Cleveland County girl died Sunday after being struck in the head by a stray bullet. Investigators say she is the innocent victim of gang violence. Lamaya Bradley lived near Boiling Springs, in Cleveland County.

Community Holds Donation Drive To Help Granite Falls Fire Victims

A month after a fire decimated several buildings in Granite Falls, the local community held a donation drive to help victims who lost their belongings in the fire.

Eight-Year-Old Shelby Girl Killed In Gaffney Shooting

An eight-year-old girl was killed as the result of a shooting at a Gaffney, South Carolina apartment complex, early Sunday morning.

CMS Teacher Served 26 Warrants For Sexually Assaulting Boys

The CMPD says Taji Brown turned himself in to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Department on Saturday, August 19th, 2017, to face additional charges of sexual abuse.

Men Walk In High Heels For Domestic Violence Awareness

More than 150 men gathered in NoDa Saturday, joining Safe Alliance to walk in high heels and raise awareness for domestic violence victims.

Slow Start, Turnovers Hamper Panthers In 34-27 Preseason Loss

The Carolina Panthers started slowly and had three turnovers in a 34-27 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Hundreds Gather at Vigil for Charlottesville

In Charlotte, hundreds gathered in Uptown to support Charlottesville after violent clashes between white supremacists and protesters. CMPD also worked to calm fears after a rumor spread about the KKK marching in Uptown.

Duke University Removes Statue Of Confederate General

Duke University removed a statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee early Saturday, days after it was vandalized amid a national debate about monuments to the Confederacy.

Breaking And Entering Suspect Arrested After Homeowner Calls From Closet

The CMPD has arrested a teen suspected of multiple break-ins in the last two weeks after receiving a breaking and entering call from a homeowner hiding in a closet.

Solar Eclipse Could Cause Traffic Headaches in Charlotte area

The looming solar eclipse could cause traffic headaches across the Charlotte area Monday. More than two million people are expected to pass through our area on their way to the total eclipse zone.