North Carolina News

CMPD Investigating Murder, Attempted Suicide in South East Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a death investigation in the 8300 block of Carter Creek Drive after a man killed a woman and then tried to kill himself.

One Killed in Watauga Co. Fire

Officials in Watauga County battled a large fire that started just after 9:00 Sunday morning at the Riverview Grocery and Apartments at the 8000 block of US Highway 321 N, Sugar Grove.

One Shot in South Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating after a man was shot at the 7900 block of Shady Oak Trail

One Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting in North Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting an investigation after an officer-involved shooting Saturday night.

York Co. Man Arrested After Robbery and Pursuit

A man has been arrested after Police say he robbed a convenience store and fled the scene.

One Dead in Salisbury Homicide

Officials with the Salisbury Police department have identified the victim of a homicide that occurred Saturday morning as 24-year-old Miguel Angel Urrutia of Salisbury.

Widen I-77 Group Not Giving Up Fight Against Toll Lanes

Opponents of the toll lanes are not happy that a private company named Cintra would control the lanes and set toll rates for the next 50 years.

Animal Control Worker Fined, Demoted

A Union County Animal Control worker fined by the state for the unauthorized euthanasia of animals and unprofessional conduct has also been demoted.

Committee Votes to Leave Unused I-485 Lanes Closed

The DOT had three options: keep the lanes closed, make them commuter lanes, or open them to the public. A transportation committee voted Thursday to keep them closed.

Judge Denies Injunction on I-77 Toll Lanes

A superior court judge has denied a preliminary injunction that would have stopped planes for toll lanes on I-77.

Widen I-77 Asks for Injunction on Toll Lane Project

A judge will decide by the end of the week whether to put a temporary stop to the plan for toll lanes on I-77 from Uptown Charlotte to Mooresville.

Supporters, Opponents Debate Proposed LGBT Anti-Discrimination Ordinance

A fight for civil rights took place at the government center Monday night. LGBT supporters say their rights are at stake. Opponents say the rights at stake are theirs.

Council Member Suggests Gender-Free Bathrooms Compromise

City Council member David Howard is proposing a new idea that would create gender-free, single-stall bathrooms in all new commercial buildings.

Charlotte One of Three Among Nation's Largest Without LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance

There are 17 states and more than 200 cities and counties across the country with similar protections to what is proposed with the addendum in Charlotte.

Man Arrested for Stabbings at Charlotte Club

Officers have charged 23-year-old Quincy Jones in connection to the stabbings at the Oasis Tent in Uptown.

One Killed in East Charlotte Apartment Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police department's Homicide Unit is investigating after they say one person was shot and killed at the Peppertree apartment complex on Central avenue.

One Shot in Hotel Parking Lot

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a shooting that happened around 4:15 Sunday morning at the Baymont Inn and Suites on Scott Futrell drive.