Morrison YMCA put on brief lockdown after person displayed possible weapon, officials say
The Morrison YMCA in Ballantyne was placed under lockdown Thursday afternoon after a person displayed what appeared to be a weapon to another member before leaving the gym, a release said.
Man wanted since 2014 on child-related charges in Fayette County arrested in North Carolina
A man has been arrested in connection with crimes that happened more than a decade ago in Fayette County, officials say.
Affidavit: Woman accused of chasing boyfriend with knife while he held their infant son
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A woman is facing multiple charges after police said she chased her boyfriend with a kitchen knife while he held their 11-month-old son. Gabriela Martinez Rivera, 27, was arrested Monday and charged with misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, misdemeanor child abuse, assault with a deadly weapon and
CMPD reminds teens and parents of curfew rules
Summer break is here and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has a warning for teenagers and their parents. There's a curfew in effect, and it's not just the teens who will be charged for breaking the rules. After a shooting at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte this past weekend led...
Person dies of ‘apparent trauma’ in NW Charlotte homicide: CMPD
One person has lost their life in a homicide, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).
Storm Bullseye On Charlotte As Level 2 Severe Threat Widens
Charlotte and much of the Piedmont landed squarely in the crosshairs today, as emergency managers in North Carolina expanded a midday severe weather outlook to a Level 2 (out of 5) threat and bumped up the tornado concern for central parts of the state. In a midday update on X,...
Things To Do in Charlotte This Weekend: June 19-June 21
Juneteenth weekend in Charlotte brings live drumming and dancing at The Music Yard, a free symphony and fireworks show in Cornelius, and a multinight comedy run from a comedian who has appeared on some of late-night TV's biggest stages. There's plenty to choose from, whether you're celebrating the holiday or just looki
QC HAPPENINGS: Juneteenth celebrations, Father’s Day events, festivals and more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — This weekend in Charlotte features festivals, concerts, Juneteenth celebrations, and Father’s Day events across the region. Here’s a list of some of the major events 👇 Juneteenth Events Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the effective end of slavery in the United States, a
Two Fort Mill intersections to close for construction on I-77 interchange
The intersections of S.C. 160 and Market Street and S.C. 160 and Munn Road East will be closed.
North Carolina honors national leaders and local heroes with Long Leaf Pine award
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of North Carolina's highest honors, recently recognized a group of national leaders, C-suite executives and a former Carolina Panther. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein presided over the ceremony, which took place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The prestigious award pays...
