North Carolina News

Democratic Candidates for Charlotte Mayor Meet in Forum

Candidates spar in Charlotte's first Mayoral forum of 2017. Current Mayor Jennifer Roberts is facing a challenge from two of her fellow Democrats.

Armed Robbers Target Pharmacies for Pills

The thieves are not after cash in the register, they're after a certain type of drug. And now, there's been a major break in the case.

Five Finalists Announced For Sounds Of The Queen City Competition

Mayor Jennifer Roberts announced the five finalists tonight for the Sounds of the Queen City competition.

CMPD Looking For Missing 18-Year-Old Girl

CMPD needs help finding a missing 18-year-old girl, Alexis Mitchell.

Friends Of Anthony Frazier Start Fundraiser To Honor His Death

Friends and classmates of 14-year-old Anthony Frazier are raising money for a memorial to honor the murdered teen.

FBI Agents Raid Home In Waxhaw, Arrest Owner

A Waxhaw man was arrested Friday after FBI agents raided his home.

PHOTOS | Check Out Big Bottles & Blues, Part Of 2017 Charlotte Food & Wine Weekend

Check out these photos from the Big Bottles & Blues event held at LaCa Projects as part of 2017 Charlotte Food And Wine Weekend.

CMPD Officer Cleared In Keith Scott Shooting

A North Carolina police department board has cleared an officer in a 2016 fatal shooting that sparked several days of protests and riots.

Crews Will Begin Removing Markers From I-77 Work Zone Tonight

Beginning Friday night, the N.C. Department of Transportation will remove snowplowable markers along Interstate 77 north of Charlotte.

Wanted By CMPD: Daniel Mekonen

CMPD needs help finding 28-year-old Daniel Mekonen who is wanted on multiple charges, including Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Rape Suspect Wanted In Union County

Deputies need help in locating 29-year-old Luis Alberto Cruz-Rojas accused of rape and sexual assault on a teenage friend.

Keffer's Union County Kia Showroom Hosts Grand Opening Celebration

Keffer’s Union County Kia has moved to a beautiful new showroom located at 4712 W. Highway 74 in Monroe, and had a huge grand opening event to celebrate!

Charlotte Motor Speedway Announces Plans For Turn 4 Sun Deck

Charlotte Motor Speedway officials have announced plans for the Turn 4 Sun Deck, a 42,000 square-foot hospitality area.

Governor Cooper Vetoes GOP Bills On Elections, Judges

New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed two Republican bills - one that tries again to shift authority away from Cooper to administer elections and a second that would prevent him from filling upcoming appeals court vacancies.

SWAT Arrests Gang Member After Executing Search Warrant At Burke County Home

Investigators say the Burke County SWAT team arrested a gang member after executing a search warrant at a home.

Judge OKs DNA Testing of Officers in Murder Case

Next month marks nine years since a UNC Charlotte student was found dead on the banks of the Catawba River. The murder case for Ira Yarmolenko has already gone to trial and a suspect has been convicted. But there was a new hearing Thursday, as attorneys for the man who's now behind bars, fight to clear his name.