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Greasy Getaway: Two arrested for stealing used cooking oil from Monroe restaurants

Traffic stop in Monroe leads to the disruption of an unusual but increasingly common theft scheme targeting restaurants and used cooking oil.

New board to oversee transportation in Charlotte region will meet Thursday

The Metropolitan Public Transit Authority will have its inaugural meeting Thursday evening. The 27 member board is now responsible for overseeing safety solutions and improvements for all public transit in the region.

First pediatric flu-related death reported of 2025-26 season

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season.

Top sporting events around Charlotte | December 18 – December 31st

Get ready for the holidays by keeping your sports calendar full with events around the Queen City. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

Police investigating deadly shooting outside northwest Charlotte strip mall

Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a northwest Charlotte strip mall Wednesday afternoon.

Cyber-tip lands convicted sex offender back behind bars in Burke County

Authorities say a convicted sex offender is back behind bars after a child sex offense related cyber-tip led to the search of his home in Morganton.

Bond revoked for Valdese man accused of child sex crimes

No bond granted for Valdese man charged with six felony counts of taking indecent liberties with a child, according to the Burke County Sheriff's Office.

One person injured in northwest Charlotte mobile home fire

One person was injured during a northwest Charlotte fire that destroyed a mobile home Wednesday morning.

Bessemer City man faces 40 charges related to internet sex crimes against children

A Bessemer City man is behind bars after being charged with 40 felonies related to the sexual exploitation of children.

Renew NC launches Helene recovery program for affordable rental units

Governor Josh Stein announced that the state is accepting applications for a new disaster recovery program to repair or rebuild small rental properties in western North Carolina

Could Charlotte transit leaders add barriers to the light rail system?

Charlotte transit leaders are looking for ways to make the light rail safer after two major violent events over the span of about three months. In St Louis, Missouri leaders of the MetroLink are in the final stages of their Secure Platform Plan.

Former Sycamore Brewing co-owner facing new child sex charges, increased bond

Justin Brigham, who co-founded and formerly co-owned Sycamore Brewing, faces six additional felony charges after allegedly breaking into a Stanly County home and raping a 13-year-old child.

Investigation underway in east Charlotte following death of juvenile

Police are conducting a death investigation in east Charlotte after a juvenile died Tuesday morning.

U.s. Attorney Talks About Safety On Public Transit

US Attorney charges people accused of crimes on CATS

The US Attorney for the Western District is cracking down on crime on the Charlotte Area Transit System. US Attorney Russ Ferguson says charging offenders federally could mean stiffer penalties if convicted.

11 Firefighters injured in an explosion

Eleven firefighters were injured while responding to a fire in Salisbury Monday afternoon.

The Edge: More charges added in child rape case

State filings submitted today show Brigham is no longer listed as a managing member of Sycamore.

Suspect at large after pounds of drugs seized during Alexander County drug bust

One individual has been arrested and the search is underway for another person in connection to a Alexander County drug investigation involving pounds seized.