Uber CEO Kalanick Resigns Under Investor Pressure
Travis Kalanick, the combative and embattled CEO of ride-hailing giant Uber, has resigned under pressure from investors at a pivotal time for the company.
#Trending: Daniel Day-Lewis Done Acting & Kobe Dances With His New Baby!
Daniel Day-Lewis is retiring from acting, Kobe Bryant adorably dances with his new baby & a hilarious little girl singing to Moana!
Kushner Tries For Israeli-Palestinian Breakthrough In Israel
President Donald Trumpβs son-in-law and chief Middle East adviser, Jared Kushner, arrived in Israel Wednesday for a daylong visit aimed at restarting long-dormant Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
Democrat Loss in Georgia Special Election Underscores Challenges
Republicans just got a big argument for sticking with President Donald Trump and pushing forward with dismantling βObamacare.β And Democrats are looking almost incapable of translating the energy of their core supporters into actual election wins.
Charlotte Hornets Acquire Dwight Howard and the 31st Selection in NBA Draft
Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced that the team has acquired center Dwight Howard and the 31st overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Marco Belinelli, Miles Plumlee and the 41st overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
Man with Heroin Discovered in McDonald's Bathroom
A man is behind bars after passing out in a McDonald's bathroom in Southeast Charlotte.
Britainβs Prince Philip Admitted to Hospital with Infection
Prince Philip has been admitted to a hospital for treatment of an infection and will not be able to attend the queenβs speech, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday.
Family Pleading for Answers after College Student Killed in West Charlotte
Wednesday CMPD Chief Kerr Putney will announce new efforts to fight violent crime this summer. The efforts come as the family of Charlotte's 43rd homicide victim this year pleads for help finding his killer.
NAACP Holds Charlotte Mayoral Candidate Forum
The NAACP hosted a candidate forum Tuesday night at Trinity Episcopal School in Uptown.
Fire Hydrants Being Installed In Mint Hill Neighborhood
Fire hydrants will soon be installed in Ashe Plantation after fire destroyed a house in March.
Cabarrus County Deputies Investigating After Dead Goat Found On Roadside
Officials are investigating after another disturbing discovery on the side of a local road.
Republican Ralph Norman Wins SC Race For The 5th Congressional District
Republican Ralph Norman has won a special election to fill the South Carolina congressional seat vacated by Mick Mulvaney, who resigned to work for President Donald Trump's administration.
Former Health Director of the Year Named Countyβs Interim Health Director
Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio announced today that former Wake and Buncombe County Health Director Alma (Gibbie) Harris, MSPH, BSN, RN will become the interim director for Mecklenburgβs Public Health Department starting next week.
One Person Is Dead After Being Thrown From Their Vehicle Tuesday Afternoon
Police are investigating a fatal accident that happened Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Jake Alexander Boulevard and Faith Road.
Board of County Commissioners Approves 2018 Budget, 2019-23 Capital Improvement Plan
The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners approved two budget plans during its regular meeting on Tuesday night.
Police Identify Toddler Killed After Alleged Abuse By Mother's Boyfriend
A Charlotte man accused of abusing a two-year-old boy and leaving him with a traumatic brain injury is now charged with murder.
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Earns Charlotte's First Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is the first Charlotte hospital to earn The Joint Commissionβs Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Associationβs Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers.
One Man Hospitalized After NW Charlotte Shooting
CMPD is investigating after a man was shot in northwest Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.
Uber Adds Option To Tip Drivers As It Heads In New Direction
Uber is enabling passengers to tip its U.S. drivers with a tap on its ride-hailing app for the first time, part of a push to recast itself as a company with a conscience and a heart.
Family Of Murdered 21-Year-Old College Senior Speaks Out
Nicholas Finch, the brother of Zachary Finch who was shot dead early Sunday afternoon, spoke to the media Tuesday.
#Trending: A Heartwarming Father's Day Present & Kids Scare Their Dads for Jimmy Kimmel!
Girls surprise their stepdad with adoption papers & Jimmy Kimmel challenged his viewers to get "I love you Dad!" to scare their fathers!
CMPD' Animal Care and Control's Advice for Summer Pet Owners
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departmentβs Animal Care & Control Division (AC&C) is reminding pet owners that it is once again the time of year we hear fireworks, thunderstorms and experience hot temperatures! Please be mindful how this affects your pets as summer thunderstorms and heat waves roll through our region.
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