News

Chief Kerr Putney Talks CMPD Progress

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Wednesday marks one year since the deadly officer-involved shooting of Keith Scott. The Police Foundation's review of CMPD's response to the…

I-77 Express Lanes Contract Review Final Report Released

The North Carolina Turnpike Authority has released Mercator Advisors’ final report as part of the review of the I-77 Express Lanes contract.

East Charlotte Woman Fights Off Attempted Sexual Assault, CMPD Investigating

Police are investigating an attempted sexual assault that happened Tuesday morning in east Charlotte.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Burke County Sixth Grader Brings Unloaded Gun To School

A sixth grader at Table Rock Middle School brought an unloaded weapon to school Tuesday, according to officials.

Police Identify Body Found Behind East Charlotte Home

A homicide investigation is underway in east Charlotte after a body was found behind a home Monday afternoon.

City Releases Police Foundation’s Draft Of The Critical Incident Review Of Scott Shooting, Demonstrations

The City of Charlotte received from the Police Foundation and released to the public an independent assessment of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) response to the September 2016 demonstrations.

Interstate Lighting Contract Will Kickoff In Catawba County

Sections of Interstate 40 near U.S. 321 in Catawba County will soon be brighter, as work begins on a $30.8 million contract to upgrade more than 10,600 roadway light fixtures at more than 350 locations across North Carolina.

Salisbury Police Most Wanted

Police are asking for any information regarding eight suspects placed on their most wanted list.

Panthers Place TE Olsen On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers have placed tight end Greg Olsen on injured reserve and signed fullback Alex Armah to the active roster from the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.

Charlotte Mayor Says City Council Meetings Will No Longer Open With Prayer

Mayor Jennifer Roberts made an announcement Monday evening during the Charlotte City Council zoning meeting saying they will no longer open their meetings with a prayer.

Troopers Release Identities Of Four People Killed In Union County Wreck

A road in Union County is back open after a wreck that killed four people.

At UN, Trump Threatens 'Total Destruction' of North Korea

President Donald Trump, in a combative debut speech to the U.N. General Assembly, threated the "total destruction'" of North Korea if it does not abandon its drive toward nuclear weapons.

Police Identify Woman Killed After Train Collides With Vehicle In Gastonia

Police have released the identity of the woman who died after her vehicle was hit by a train in Gastonia.

#Trending: Dominica Prime Minister Updates Facebook During Hurricane & a 'Game of Thrones' Mashup!

The Prime Minister of Dominica wrote updates from Hurricane Maria on Facebook and 'Game of Thrones' gets remixed with Taylor Swift!

Carowinds Hiring For The Holiday Season

With the addition of the holiday festival WinterFest, Carowinds will be open until the end of 2017.

#Trending: Linkin Park's New Music Video & Ellen Trying to Become J. Lo's Understudy!

Linkin Park released a new music video dedicated to the late Chester Bennington & Ellen stopped by Jennifer Lopez's Vegas show!

Violent Protests On Georgia Tech's Campus After Student’s Death

Georgia Tech officials are urging students to stay indoors because of violent protests on campus after the death of a student who authorities say was advancing on officers with a knife.

Second Case of West Nile Appear in Rock Hill

State health leaders say a second person in Rock Hill has tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

Trump, the ‘America First’ President, Goes to the U.N.

Elected on the nationalist slogan “America first,” President Donald Trump will use his debut address to the U.N. General Assembly to argue that individual nations should act in their own self-interest, yet rally together when faced with a common threat such as North Korea.