Fallout: The growing economic cost of a disappearing community
Over the past several months, immigration enforcement activity, both real and rumored, has frightened communities across Charlotte. Latino residents, regardless of status, have been adjusting their daily lives. Many have reduced shopping, gathering and other public activities. Legal residents and U.S. citizens alike...
GRAPHIC: Inmate suspected in gruesome east Charlotte murder found dead at county jail
The festival ran from Sept. 12–14 at Ballantyne’s Backyard off North Community House Road. Mecklenburg County sheriff believes more should be done to care for inmates with mental illness. Updated: 6 hours ago. Mecklenburg County Sheriff expresses concern about inmates who suffer from a mental illness. Updated: 13...
Festival in the Park Celebrates 61 Years!
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s one of Charlotte’s most beloved Fall traditions, Festival in the Park is back for its' 61st year! Set against the stunning backdrop of Freedom Park, this free, family-friendly event brings together art, music, food, and fun for all ages. Joining us today on the show, were two familiar faces...
The 5 highest-paid Mecklenburg County employees in 2025
For a transparent look at how taxpayer dollars are spent, Axios keeps a list of Mecklenburg County's highest-paid government employees. Why it matters: Local government must pay leaders enough to retain talent while still being good stewards of tax dollars. Zoom in: On the board of county commissioners, the...
Charlotte churches help process spiritual toll of violence, uncertainty
The Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church held a special night of prayer for our nation on Sunday night, saying that change begins with prayer.
City should have prevented shooting at Charlotte transit center, lawsuit alleges
The city of Charlotte and the private security company it hired to keep its buses and trains safe failed when an innocent 31-year-old bystander died in crossfire at the uptown transit center, a new lawsuit claims. Qualo Daniels was shot 360 steps away from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department headquarters ,...
Community holds vigil for JWU student found dead
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A vigil is being held for a Johnson & Wales University student found dead on campus Monday, Sept. 15 at 6:00 p.m. The family of Skye Morris is asking for answers involving her death. Morris, from Detroit, was found unresponsive in her dorm, according to The Village PCL, who is organizing the vigil.
Sheriff McFadden speaks out on light rail stabbing, highlights mental health crisis
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden addressed several issues when it comes to individuals like Decarlos Brown, charged with the murder of Iryna Zarutska. One of his main points being the need for a designated facility for forensic evaluations. "We are a detention center, we’re not a...
Identity of resident released after death in Mecklenburg County jail
A resident at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central died in custody on Aug. 6 according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Family sues after man killed at Charlotte transit center
The family of a man killed by a stray bullet at Uptown Charlotte’s transit center is suing the city and its security contractor, alleging they failed to protect riders despite repeated violence at the facility.