14-year-old NC native advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee finals
Thirteen students from the Carolinas, including four from Charlotte, are competing in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, with 14-year-old Aishwarya Kallakuri from Charlotte advancing to the finals.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools affected by statewide testing issue, district says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A statewide testing issue affected students at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on Wednesday, the district said in a message to families. The district said the issue began shortly after 9:30 a.m. when the state’s testing platform -- NC Education -- went down. CMS said that when NC...
2 men shot, robbed inside Charlotte apartment by strangers, police say
McFadden said their relationship extended well beyond departmental boundaries. 7-year-old boy hit, killed while crossing Gastonia street without using crosswalk. 16-year-old dies days after north Charlotte triple shooting, police say. Updated: 9 hours ago. |. The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23,...
1 seriously hurt in Mint Hill crash
MINT HILL, N.C. — One person sustained life-threatening injuries after a multiple-vehicle crash in Mint Hill on Wednesday. The crash occurred at the intersection of Blair Road and Albemarle Road. At least one person was seen being loaded onto a stretcher. At least two others were seen sitting on...
First rabies case confirmed in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County has confirmed its first rabies case of 2025, and AC&C is reminding pet owners to keep their pets' rabies vaccinations up to date.
Charlotte councilwoman Tiawana Brown largely avoids discussing indictment at town hall
Brown was indicted last week on charges of wire fraud and wire fraud conspiracy.
7-year-old boy dies after being hit while crossing the street in Gastonia
GASTONIA, N.C. – No charges have been filed in a crash that killed a 7-year-old boy in Gastonia. It happened just before six Tuesday evening on West Hudson Boulevard. Police say a 76-year-old woman driving a Jeep hit the young boy while he was crossing the street with another child. The boy died at the hospital. Call...
Woman speaks out after brutal attack at Charlotte light rail station
A train ride home from work turned into a brutal attack for Jolene Hopper last Thursday.
Timothy Curry charged in son’s death at Knights Inn in Greenville; mother still at...
A man wanted for involuntary manslaughter and neglect in the death of his son at a Greenville motel late last year has been apprehended and charged in Charlotte, but police continue to seek the dead boy's mother. The Greenville Police Department officers responded on Nov. 22 to a report of a suspicious death at...
18 individuals charged in “Operation Take Back America” initiative
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Department of Justice announced Wednesday that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged 18 individuals in separate criminal cases as part of the nationwide initiative, Operation Take Back America. Operation Take Back America was established to repel illegal immigration, eliminate...
