I-77 expansion project faces opposition from NC residents
The largest road project proposal in North Carolina history is coming up against some neighborhood opposition.
‘It’s accountability’: Son sues Charlotte senior living center after father’s death
Two years after a man died at a senior living facility in Cotswold, his son is fighting back and claiming they didn’t do enough to spare his life.
Three New Stores Open at Concord Mills, North Carolina’s Largest Outlet Mall
Recently, new changes have been introduced to Concord Mills, North Carolina's largest mall, which has added fresh spots for shoppers. A new Starbucks, the first U.S. store of Juicy Body Goddess, and an updated Dave & Buster's now greet visitors. "Each new retailer reflects our ongoing commitment to evolving...
Two killed in crash on I-26 that left another seriously injured, SC cops say
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured late Monday night in a crash on Interstate 26, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol . Both 21-year-old Gaston resident Pedro Gutierrez and 75-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina, resident Michael J. Oneill died in the wreck, Newberry County Coroner...
North Charlotte community to rally for safer Sugar Creek Corridor
The Sugar Creek community will hold a rally for a safer corridor at the intersection of West Sugar Creek Road and Reagan Drive Tuesday evening.
Lake Norman tackles booming development across 8 stories with diverse strategies
Lake Norman tackles booming development across 8 stories with diverse strategies Stories by Charlotte Observer journalists, with AI summarization Lake Norman’s rapid transformation in 2025 is driven by a wave of new housing developments, infrastructure improvements, and commercial expansion. Large-scale residential...
Charlotte hires outside attorney at $300 an hour to investigate claims of ‘unethical’ activity
The city of Charlotte has hired an outside attorney to investigate claims of unethical conduct made this spring by City Council member Victoria Watlington, who criticized the council’s decision to pay Police Chief Johnny Jennings a $305,000 settlement. Council members voted in a closed session earlier this month to...
Survivor shares harrowing story of domestic violence shooting at Charlotte transit center
Tuesday marks the anniversary of a tragic shooting in Uptown Charlotte’s Transportation Center in which a CATS bus driver was shot on her route as passengers ran to get out of the line of fire.
Mecklenburg County Rolls Out HOMES Program To Help Homeowners With Rising Housing Costs
A new tax relief plan in Mecklenburg County aims to cut bills for local residents. The HOMES initiative, which stands for Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support, offers up to $650 in aid. "Applicants who meet the criteria will be eligible for grant funds paid toward their tax bill,"...
CMPD identifies officer injured in Uptown shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have released the name of the officer who was shot in the leg earlier this month.
