Charlotte NC

Whenever we talk about crime in North Carolina’s cities, and that’s been often lately, someone points to the data. Violent crime is down, they say. We’re safer than other places, the reports insist. That’s a fair pushback and a good instinct. Public policy should be conducted in the realm of reality, not anecdotes....

Sheriff Garry McFadden of Mecklenburg County is addressing public scrutiny after meeting with rapper DaBaby. The recent light rail video by DaBaby drew widespread criticism. In a statement to HOT 97, McFadden framed the encounter as part of his broader commitment to community engagement and rehabilitation. He...

Good evening, North Carolina. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Much drier and cooler air will spill in overnight, and you will notice the difference in the morning. Thursday and Friday will be cool and fairly breezy with highs below average...

From 2019 through 2024, Springclean has diverted 7,000 pounds of clothing from the landfill.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — City leaders unveiled a comprehensive public safety plan Wednesday aimed at addressing growing concerns about crime in Uptown Charlotte, particularly around major gathering spaces and transit hubs. The Center City Public Safety Task Force, established in July, announced a series of immediate actions...

The shootings happened between 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday had around 1:15 a.m. on Thursday.

Laquell Thames, 29, was sentenced to 240-348 months (20-29 years) in prison for first-degree rape.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Charlotte native claims to be the first person to swim the 26-mile length of Lake Norman, nonstop and without help. Pending certification from the Marathon Swimmers Federation, this is the first documented solo marathon swim on Lake Norman. On October 6, Leslie Hamilton, who now...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly two months after the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, new data shows which Charlotte light rail stations have a higher concentration of crime. City Councilman Edwin Peacock, who requested the data in August, received the information Sunday night, showing incidents over the last three years within...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A shooting in northwest Charlotte left one person hurt on Wednesday. The shooting happened on Winding Branch Court near Braden Drive. One person suffered life-threatening injuries in the shooting, according to Medic. It's unclear what led to the shooting. Officials did not say if any suspects...