Fire damages 1840s-style log cabin in Waxhaw
An 1840s-style log cabin at the Museum of the Waxhaws caught fire Wednesday night.
Charlotte mom turns to community for Christmas joy amid tough times
Like many children around the globe, sisters Serenity and Anne Marie are making their Christmas lists and checking them twice.
Charlotte Detectives Probe Early Morning Double Homicide on Atando Ave, Community Assistance Sought
Charlotte, N.C. has been grappling with a double homicide investigation since an incident on Sunday. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's (CMPD) Homicide Unit detectives are delving into the events that occurred in the 120 block of Atando Ave., in the North Tryon Division, as reported by the CMPD’s official...
Housing and displacement top a list of priorities in the Black Charlotteans Agenda
For the Struggle, a Charlotte nonprofit, released its Black Charlotteans Agenda, an action plan outlining community priorities and strategies for implementation. The organization shared the agenda hours after the swearing-in of the new Charlotte City Council and days before newly elected school board members prepare...
19-year-old charged in connection with east Charlotte homicide
A man has been charged with murder in an October east Charlotte homicide.
Charlotte interstates top list of North Carolina’s deadliest road stretches
SALISBURY, N.C. — Charlotte highways are topping the list of deadly road stretches across North Carolina. A study done by Wilmington-based law firm Shipman Wright & Moore analyzed federal crash data between 2019 and 2023. It found the worst stretch was Interstate 85 between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and...
OPINION: Reckless federal agents are the threat, not cameras
When Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials swept into North Carolina, Gov. Josh Stein urged people to pull out their phones and record any inappropriate behavior. It's ...
Police believe man is responsible for multiple robberies in east Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Detectives from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are trying to identify a man who they believe is responsible for multiple armed robberies in east Charlotte. According to investigators, the most recent incident happened around 2 p.m. on Friday, November 28. Police said the armed...
Charges dropped against CMS Volunteer coach accused of shooting into home
Investigators have dropped charges against a Charlotte volunteer coach who was accused of shooting into a home.
Survey: Nearly two-thirds say Charlotte is “less safe” than a year ago
Nearly 66% of Charlotte-area residents believe the city has become "less safe" over the past year, according to a recent community survey. Why it matters: Charlotte has long touted itself as a safe place where families want to move for the quality of life. But local leaders are struggling to counter a developing...

















