Overhead Sign Collapses Onto Vehicle on I-77 South
CHARLOTTE, NC (LOOTPRESS) — A late-night crash on I-77 South led to a harrowing rescue after an overhead interstate sign collapsed onto a vehicle, trapping the driver beneath twisted metal. Charlotte Fire crews were dispatched just before midnight, arriving within minutes to find a severe entrapment and a chaotic...
American Airlines passengers may face delays in Charlotte amid software updates
American Airlines , the largest provider of flights at Charlotte’s airport, is expecting delays because of software updates on more than 300 aircraft, the company said on Friday. Airbus , the European maker of the airline’s A320 jets, implemented the changes after identifying an issue impacting operators worldwide....
New campaign encourages people to support small east Charlotte businesses
Tonight it is quiet, but that is not necessarily a good thing for Small Business Saturday, so local organization CharlotteEAST is trying to change that.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Laud Retiring Chief Johnny Jennings for Transformative Contribution to Public Safety
As Chief Johnny Jennings nears retirement, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has taken to social media to celebrate his influential career. Highlighting his tenure, the department praises Chief Jennings for his dedication to public service in Charlotte, noting that his approach to policing has fundamentally...
Crews battle flames at northeast Charlotte townhomes
Charlotte fire crews battled flames at a northeast Charlotte townhome Friday afternoon.
Charlotte developer eyes another mixed-use tower in Ballantyne
Northwood Ravin is planning a third apartment tower at Ballantyne Corporate Park.
Investigation underway after fatal north Charlotte crash, police says
Detectives from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 1200 block of North Tryon Street.
East Charlotte’s First Whataburger Lands with 24/7 Service, Double Drive‑Thru—and Big Game‑Day Ties
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. East Charlotte got its long‑awaited taste of Whataburger as the Texas‑born chain opened its first restaurant inside the city limits on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at 12935 Albemarle Road near Rocky River Road. Opening‑day crowds packed the site and rolled...
I-77 sign structure falls on car after being struck by drunk driver, NCDOT says
A crash shut down lanes on I-77 in southwest Charlotte Friday night around 10:45 p.m.
Arrests made after stabbing at bar in Cornelius
One person was injured in a stabbing in Cornelius early Friday morning at a bar along Statesville Road, according to Cornelius police.

















