Memorial Day shooting sends one to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
One person is facing life-threatening injuries after a shooting on Westpark Drive in south Charlotte. It happened at an apartment complex around 2pm on Memorial Day.
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Tuesday funeral for toddler who died at Lenoir daycare
A funeral is set for the 16-month-old who died last week at a Lenoir daycare facility. Maddy Amara-Serenity Mitchell will be laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at Water Life Church.
Fraternal Order of Police to move forward with vote of no confidence, despite CMPD Chief's retirement announcement
The vote will take a little over a week, in order to allow all members to cast a ballot. On Sunday, Chief Johnny Jennings announced his retirement and released the full details of his settlement with the city of Charlotte.
CIAA Tournament won't come back to Charlotte any time soon
One of the country's biggest HBCU basketball tournaments won't return to Charlotte any time soon. The City of Charlotte put in a bid to bring CIAA back to the Queen City, but it has been rejected because of scheduling conflicts at the Spectrum Center.
Gaston County honors seniors that earned valedictorian, salutatorian honors
Gaston County Schools recognized 28 students in the Class of 2025 that achieved the top academic distinction of valedictorian or salutatorian.
United Way of Greater Charlotte Invites the Community to The Longest Table at Truist Field
nited Way of Greater Charlotte is excited to announce The Longest Table, a new, one-of-a-kind community event designed to foster connection and conversation across Charlotte. The event will take place on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 AM to Noon at Truist Field.
CMS 2024-2025 end of year graduation schedule
It's that time of year to turn to the tassel. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are preparing for summer graduation for the 2024-2025 school year.Β
Helene recovery program funded only 6 out of 1000 potential temporary housing trailers
Amid the devastation following Hurricane Helene Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order stating there is an urgent need for temporary housing units.Β
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings releases full separation agreement with City of Charlotte
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings has released his full separation agreement with the City of Charlotte, worth over $300K. It includes a $45,000 bonus for staying on as Chief until January, an extra 40 days of vacation time, severance of $175,000 and more.
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings to retire from force after 33 years
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings will retire at the end of the year. CMPD made the announcement on Twitter Sunday evening during the Memorial Day weekend.
Coca-Cola 600 to have sold out crowd for 4th straight year
The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway has officially sold out for the fourth consecutive year.
CMPD investigating homicide in north Charlotte
One person died in a shooting in north Charlotte on Saturday night.
Doctor uses AI to help expecting mothers
Researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill are using AI technology to provide more resources for those expecting mothers.
Motorcyclist killed in Catawba County crash
A motorcyclist died in a head-on collision in Catawba County on Friday night.
Large police presence outside arcade in east Charlotte
A late-night crime scene outside the Freedom Arcade at North Sharon Amity Road and Albemarle Road. That's in east Charlotte.
Friday afternoon shooting sends 2 to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
It happened around 5:30 Friday evening on Stroud Park Court.
Charlotte City Councilwoman, 2 daughters make first appearance in federal court
Tiawana Brown and her daughters pleaded not guilty Friday on multiple federal charges related to $124,000 of fraudulently obtained PPP loans.
North Carolina's high court says elections board shift can continue while governor appeals
The North Carolina Supreme Court has confirmed it was OK for a new law that shifted the power to appoint State Board of Elections members away from the Democratic governor to have taken effect earlier this month.
