After parents push back, school consolidation plan will not move forward in Gaston County
Gaston County Schools will not move forward with a controversial consolidation plan.
CMPD says it arrested teens and cited adults at weekend teen takeover in University Area
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say they proactively responded to a teen takeover in University City on Saturday.
In bid to curb "teen takeovers," City Council to look at ways to keep teens from ignoring Charlotte curfews
Charlotte City Council's Safety Committee will address teen takeover concerns in their meeting on Tuesday.
Pineville Police: Father arrested, charged after stabbing five-year-old son to death
Family and friends are remembering a five-year-old boy, stabbed to death, allegedly by his father in Pineville.
New billboards go up in Gastonia in effort to find local man's killers
There are two new billboards in Gastonia. Police are hoping they spark new leads in a murder that happened nearly five years ago.
CMPD identifies victim in deadly shooting, says they are not looking for suspects
Police have identified the victim after a deadly shooting in east Charlotte. Investigators say 31-year-old Jaqualla Simmons was found shot on Wallace Road near East Independence Boulevard around 7:00 Sunday morning.
CMPD asking for tips after two teen girls are shot on on-ramp & drive themselves to hospital
Police say two teens were hurt after a shooting on East Independence Boulevard. It happened around 8:00 Friday night.
CMPD identifies victim in deadly double shooting in north Charlotte
We've learned the name of the victim in a deadly double shooting in north Charlotte.
Charlotte City Council to reassess conversation around data centers
The City of Charlotte says it will reassess how it's approaching the conversation around data centers.
Hundreds gather for weekend protest of Morrison Family YMCA sale
Hundreds of people gathered over the weekend to protest the closure of the Morrison Family YMCA.
Charlotte Fire Dept. helmet cam captures intense video of possible lightning-strike fire
Must-see video video from a Charlotte Firefighter's helmet cam. It shows the flames as crews battled a mobile home fire on Friday afternoon in northeast Charlotte.
Home in Huntersville badly damaged by fallen tree during storm
A home in Huntersville was badly damaged on Friday after the strong winds send a tree into the home.
West Charlotte neighbor rescues man trapped in car by fallen tree
The homeowner says he went outside to move his car after seeing the tree swaying in the wind. The tree then fell on his house and on the car, trapping him inside.
16-year-old girl dies after tree crashes into her Huntersville home
Family members say a 16-year-old girl has died after a tree crashed into a home in Huntersville.
The late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister will temporarily fill his senate seat
South Carolina has a new Senator. Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother's temporary replacement in the Senate.
Preliminary report shows Sen. Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection
A preliminary report from the D.C. Medical Examiner's Office shows Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection.
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother Lindsey Grahamβs temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate. Graham died at age 71 over the weekend. Nordone will serve the remaining months of his term, which ends in January.
12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner, say merger would 'extinguish competition'
Twelve states are suing to block Paramountβs takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. They argued in a lawsuit Monday that the $81 billion merger would βextinguish competitionβ in Hollywood and lead to fewer choices for consumers across the U.S. The office of Californiaβs attorney general is leading the coalition.
Oil prices rise following the latest fighting in the Middle East, as AI stocks sink
Oil prices jumped following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while slumping AI stocks weighed on stock markets. Brent crudeβs price climbed nearly 10% Monday after the United States and Iran each said the Strait of Hormuz is under its control.
Jessica Fickenscher named general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway
Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith today announced the promotion of longtime executive Jessica Fickenscher to general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, elevating one of the company's most respected leaders to oversee daily operations at America's Home for Racing.
Two injured in Albemarle shooting incident
A man has been arrested after shooting two individuals in Albemarle.
Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage
U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States is βreinstatingβ a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge other ships for safe passage. He made the announcement in a post on social media Monday, after another exchange of fire between the United States and Iran.
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