Scattered Showers & Storms Through Saturday
Widespread showers and heavy rain through Saturday.
City Leaders Concerned About Growing Number of Traffic Deaths in Charlotte
There are growing concerns about a rising number of traffic deaths in Charlotte. CMPD has investigated 64 traffic deaths so far this year. That's on pace to surpass last year's total of 81.
CMPD: Man Charged With Killing Charlotte Grandmother After Breaking Into Her Home
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested Donnell Gray, 49, for the murder of Diane Sanders in a northwest Charlotte homicide Monday afternoon.Β
Deputies Arrest A Man Who Allegedly Sexually Assaulted An Employee At The Mecklenburg County Courthouse
Deputies arrested a 24-year-old man on Wednesday after he allegedly sexually assaulted an employee at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
York County And Fort Mill School District Go To Court Over Disagreement On How To Spend Funds
York County and the Fort Mill School District are going to court over a disagreement on how to spend the Fort Mill School District Impact Fees.Β
Stanly County Board Chair Resigns After Receiving Death Threats
After a tense school board meeting Tuesday night, board chairman Jeff Chance announced his resignation effective immediately after revealing his life had been threatened.
CMPD: Detectives Rule Fatal Shooting During Armed Robbery In Uptown Charlotte As JustifiedΒ
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have determined the fatal shooting in uptown Charlotte on Sunday, September 19th was justified.
Police Investigate AΒ Suspicious Package Left At The Gaston County Courthouse
Some roads in Gastonia closed on Wednesday as police began investigating a suspicious package left at the Gaston County Courthouse.
Fed Up By Pandemic, U.S. Food Workers Launch Rare Strikes
A summer of labor unrest at U.S. food manufacturers has stretched into fall, as pandemic-weary workers continue to strike for better pay.
Bank of America Raises Minimum Hourly Wage To $21
Bank of America announced on Wednesday it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $21.
Vaulted Oak Brewing In Charlotte To Host Grateful Dead Pre-Show
Calling all Deadheads, a.k.a. fans of American rock band the Grateful Dead, to head on over to Vaulted Oak Brewing before the Grateful Dead concert on October 11th for a pre-show filled with surpises.Β
Sogginess Saunters Into Weekend
A sluggish rainmaking system is in no hurry to clear out of the South anytime soon, keeping rain chances high into Saturday.
Iredell County Sergeant Dies From COVID Complications
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday that one of their own sergeants has died from COVID-19 complications.
Panthers Acquire Gilmore From Pats For 6th-Round Pick In β23
The Carolina Panthers have acquired veteran cornerback and 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore from the New England Patriots for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick.
BTS Campaign With UN Nets Millions Of Dollars -- And Tweets
K-pop superstars BTS have raised $3.6 million and generated millions of tweets during four years of teaming up with the U.N. childrenβs agency to fight violence, abuse and bullying and promote self-esteem in young people, the agency is announcing Wednesday.
CMPD Animal Care & Control Offers Free Pet Services At Upcoming Subaru South Blvd Presents: For The Love Of Pets Day Event
Join CMPD Animal Care & Control for the Subaru South Blvd Presents: For The Love Of Pets Day event this Saturday, October 9th. FREE clinic services available such as pet exams, core vaccines, microchips, and pet I.D. tags from 8 AM β 10:45 AM and fee-waived adoptions from 11 AM - 5 PM.
Four Injured After Shooting At Texas High School, Suspect Arrested
An 18-year-old student opened fire during a fight at his Dallas-area high school on Wednesday, injuring four people and then fleeing before being taken into custody hours later, authorities said.
Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Fired For Allegedly Having Sex With Inmate
A Mecklenburg County detention officer is facing criminal charges after she allegedly had sex with an inmate, the sheriff's office announced Tuesday.
Wilson's World: At A Locally Owned Ballantyne Restaurant That Is Honoring A Fallen Firefighter.
Linay and Mike Sheltra joined Wilson at the Famous Toastery in Ballantyne. They are the parents of Fallen Firefighter Richard Sheltra and have just returned from the National Firefighters Memorial.Β
Bat Tests Positive For Rabies In Southeast Charlotte
A rabies alert was sent out to residents of Holbrook Drive in southeast Charlotte after a bat tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.
Woman Dies Close To A Month After Northeast Charlotte Crash With Stolen Vehicle
A woman who was seriously injured during a northeast Charlotte crash with a vehicle that was stolen has died close to a month later, according to police.
Two Dead In Southeast Charlotte Crash, Victims Identified
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the two people who died in a southeast Charlotte crash Monday afternoon.
