North Carolina News

N.C. Unemployment Rate Higher Even As Employed Number Grows

North Carolina’s unemployment rate rose in July, the state announced on Friday, even as the overall number of people working grew compared to the previous month.

President Trump To Rally Base Weeks Before Election During Republican National Convention

We now know who will be speaking at the scaled-down event, and who will not.

President Trump Prepares For 'Unconventional' Republican National Convention in Charlotte Monday

Monday, President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Charlotte

The Republican National Convention Creates Detours In Charlotte Transit

Starting on Sunday, August 23rd the Republican National Convention will create detours in and around Charlotte.

UNCC Will Delay In-Person Classes For Three Weeks

UNC Charlotte says they will delay in-person instruction of undergraduate and graduate classes until Thursday, October 1st.

CMPD Detectives Investigate A Homicide In East Charlotte

Police say a woman died after being assaulted by a bladed weapon shortly after 4:10 a.m on August 23rd.

Police Investigate A Motorcyclist Death In South Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say a motorcyclist hit a truck and died on August 22nd around 12 p.m.

CMPD: Police Charge A Man In The Fatal Altercation In North Charlotte

CMPD detectives say they charged Jonathan Ramsey, 31, for the murder of Billy McKay Jr in the apartment complex fight in north Charlotte.

Will Grier Ready To Show Improvements In Year 2

Last season was a big test for Panthers quarterback Will Grier.

County To Decide Soon If Panthers Fans Can Attend Home Opener

Panthers players and coaches are being tested daily during training camp as they prepare for the season, but when they take the field against the Las Vegas Raiders next month it could be in an empty Bank of America Stadium.

CMPD: Officers Arrest RNC Protesters In Uptown Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested multiple RNC protesters in uptown Charlotte the night of August 21st.

CMPD: Detectives Investigate A Fatal Collision In Northwest Charlotte

Detectives say a man was crossing the Mount Holly Road when a Lexus struck and killed him on August 21st around 9 p.m.

Demonstrators Protest In Uptown Ahead of RNC Convention Monday

President Trump and Vice President Pence are expected to attend event Monday.

Community Coming Together To Help Special Education Teacher & Wife Of CMPD Officer

She learned her left leg would have to be amputated because of osteosarcoma. Insurance won't cover the prosthetic leg she needs.

CMS Asks For Donations To A Campaign To Provide Internet For Students Without Home Access

The CMS Foundation announces its "Connect For Tech" campaign where they will raise funds to provide internet services for students without home access during the COVID-19 crisis.

Hickory Police Charge Two for An Armed Robbery Of A Family Dollar

The Hickory Police Department say they have two suspects in custody for an armed robbery of a Family Dollar located on Springs Road.

Humane Society of Charlotte To Participate In First-Ever, Large Scale "Shelter Swap"

The Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) is welcoming municipal partner shelters in a "Shelter Swap" that will consist of HSC distributing 10,000 lbs. of donated food and approximately $20k worth of donated topical heartworm medication to North Carolina shelter partners, who will, in turn, be transporting 65-75 animals to Charlotte.

President Trump To Visit Asheville-Area Monday As RNC Kicks Off In Charlotte

President Donald Trump plans to visit Mills River, in the Asheville-area of North Carolina, Monday as the Republican National Convention kicks off week-long activities, a White House official confirms.