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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A convicted felon was arrested after allegedly stealing a car with a toddler in the back seat near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, according to arrest records. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said they found a white Hyundai Elantra that had been reported stolen, allegedly driven...

State lawmakers are rounding up support across branches of North Carolina’s government ahead of a major criminal law reform bill expected to be filed Sept. 22 in the General Assembly. The move comes amid public outrage following the recent light rail murder of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte and growing...

A Charlotte 29-year-old has been sentenced after facing charges following an assault on federal officers, officials said.

Congress has cut federal funding for public media — an $800,000 loss for WFAE. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism. After multiple former employees accused Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden of fostering a hostile work...

A former Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer accused of harassing his ex-girlfriend in Rock Hill wants a judge to have an ankle monitor removed, even as the victim claims she remains afraid and has filed a civil lawsuit against him. The victim said in York County criminal court Thursday she opposes Dylan Lineberger...

Editor’s note: NC Reality Check is investigating misinformation from official sources or social media regarding the fatal Charlotte light rail stabbing of Iryna Zarutska. If you encounter a claim that you would like us to check out, email [email protected]. The fatal light rail stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The U.S. economy is sending mixed signals. On the surface, growth looks steady. But dig deeper, and you'll see two very different stories. America is splitting into two economies. One for the wealthy, and a very different one for everyone else. High earners are doing well;...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte is hosting a major statewide biotechnology summit on Thursday, bringing together state leaders to explore the city's expanding influence in cutting-edge medical innovation. The North Carolina Biotechnology Center is organizing the summit at The Pearl, which serves as the new home for Wake...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the span of just a few weeks, two violent acts: one on the Charlotte light rail, the other on a Utah University Campus, have played out again and again on screens across the country. For many people, the seemingly constant, unpleasant, and disturbing news images on social media have taken their...

A new Charlotte walking club geared towards women aims to bring the movement and social perks of run clubs at a slower pace. Why it matters: Charlotte is flooded with run clubs that double as fitness groups and social hubs, especially for Gen Z (some say they're the new dating apps). But if you're not a runner,...