Charlotte man found guilty of murder following confrontation at 2021 south Charlotte cookout
Multiple 911 calls were placed over the course of the evening for gunshots in the complex.
Fort Mill Council Advances Atrium Health Hospital Campus Near Interstate 77
The Fort Mill Town Council on Monday advanced plans for a new Atrium Health hospital campus near Interstate 77 and Sutton Road, giving first reading to the annexation of about 10.986 acres and to an amendment of the development agreement that covers the site. The action moves ahead a project that would bring a hospital
Data centers, tolls, curfews: Charlotte council faces big votes after July break
The Charlotte City Council will reconvene in committees next week after a monthlong recess, picking back up on several key issues that could have sweeping impacts on residents’ day-to-day lives. They haven’t had a full meeting since June 22, when Mayor Vi Lyles said her goodbyes ahead of her early retirement. Also in t
CMPD Announces Homicide Investigation In Charlotte’s Eastway Division
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police announced a homicide investigation in the department's Eastway Division early Wednesday, but released few details about what happened or where. The alert puts residents on notice of an active case in Charlotte as investigators work to establish the circumstances. Police Release Few Details
CMPD officer charged with misusing law enforcement databases
An officer with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department faces charges after allegedly using a license plate reader system to track an individual.
Lawsuit claims Charlotte real estate attorney embezzled more than $1 million in closing funds...
The North Carolina State Bar commenced emergency proceedings against Hatley seeking injunctive relief.
Charlotte Needs 3,200 More Hotel Rooms To Compete for Super Bowl Hosting Rights
Charlotte's downtown holds 6,800 hotel rooms. That's not enough. The city needs 10,000 rooms to host a Super Bowl, per Charlotte Center City Partners. CEO Michael Smith said more rooms would let Charlotte chase big sporting events. The shortage blocks the city from landing major competitions and national showcases. "Th
Charlotte Trunk Kidnapping Case Sends Two To Prison After Fatal Shooting
Two Charlotte defendants will spend years in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping Curtis Gregory Lampkin, whose body was found after a fatal shooting in southwest Charlotte in October 2024. The plea deal resolved a case that began with murder and kidnapping charges and ended with both defendants convicted of...
CMPD Weekend Sweep Nets 10 Arrests, Seven Guns In Uptown
Uptown Charlotte had a larger-than-usual law-enforcement footprint this past weekend, as officers moved through nightlife corridors with traffic enforcement, weapons checks and alcohol-regulation inspections. The two-night operation produced 10 arrests and 92 traffic stops, while officers seized seven firearms and 27.1
One person rescued after head-on crash in northern Mecklenburg County
A head-on crash Tuesday night has sent one person to the hospital, the Huntersville Fire Department reports.

















