Charlotte NC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With strong winds and rain, there have been reports of trees down all across Charlotte. The trees came tumbling down smashing homes, businesses and vehicles Monday afternoon. Crews work to remove a large tree that fell on a home in the Sedgefield neighborhood. Rain and wind...

A brief tornado swept through north Charlotte on Monday morning, leaving visible damage but no reported injuries. Officials confirmed the storm after conducting on-site assessments later that day. The National Weather Service classified the tornado as an EF-0, with peak winds reaching approximately 85 mph. The storm...

By now, you’ve probably heard that Waymo is planning to come to Charlotte. The self-driving car company has started the process of bringing its cars to our streets, and that raises questions about how to use the service. Autonomous vehicles are allowed in North Carolina under a 2017 state law that bars municipalities...

Fort Mill resident Melora Copeland remembers her initial reaction to a chemical spill this month at nearby Silfab Solar. The mom thought of her two boys. ”When something like this happens, every parent asks the same question,” Copeland said. “What if it had been worse?”. Regent Park resident...

Several lanes of Interstate 485 are currently closed following a crash on Tuesday morning, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wants to raise the share of kindergarten through second-grade students who test at or above benchmark on early reading assessments. The target is to jump from 67% in 2023 to 91% by 2029. Last school year, the district fell short of its goal. But officials say they're on track this year.

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a homicide after finding a body in west Charlotte on Tuesday.

The suspect and victim in a homicide case in east Charlotte last week were dating, according to an affidavit filed in court by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Police have charged 23-year-old Lhis Brito-Costa with first-degree murder in the death of Evelin Carolina Enamorado-Cisnado. She confessed to the killing when...

Beavers have returned to Mountain Island Lake, causing damage to trees along the shoreline and threatening docks and homes, prompting wildlife officials to offer advice on how to discourage them without harming them.

In North Carolina, a good buffet is more than just a meal. It is practically a competitive sport. While much of the country has moved toward tiny plates and fancy garnishes, these legendary spots still believe that if a table isn’t bending under the weight of the food, it isn’t finished yet.