Charlotte NC

Several lanes of Interstate 485 are currently closed following a crash on Tuesday morning, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wants to raise the share of kindergarten through second-grade students who test at or above benchmark on early reading assessments. The target is to jump from 67% in 2023 to 91% by 2029. Last school year, the district fell short of its goal. But officials say they're on track this year.

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a homicide after finding a body in west Charlotte on Tuesday.

The suspect and victim in a homicide case in east Charlotte last week were dating, according to an affidavit filed in court by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Police have charged 23-year-old Lhis Brito-Costa with first-degree murder in the death of Evelin Carolina Enamorado-Cisnado. She confessed to the killing when...

Beavers have returned to Mountain Island Lake, causing damage to trees along the shoreline and threatening docks and homes, prompting wildlife officials to offer advice on how to discourage them without harming them.

In North Carolina, a good buffet is more than just a meal. It is practically a competitive sport. While much of the country has moved toward tiny plates and fancy garnishes, these legendary spots still believe that if a table isn’t bending under the weight of the food, it isn’t finished yet.

Over 90,000 Amazon orders can now be delivered in one hour or three hours in some areas of Charlotte for a fee as part of a nationwide rollout, the online retail giant announced Tuesday. Items available for the expedited delivery range from pantry goods and cleaning supplies to over-the-counter medications, as well...

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is reporting that a minor was one of two victims in a shooting at the Loyalty Inn last week.

A haunting 1932 death investigation that counts among Charlotte’s longest running mysteries is being reopened by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Known as the “Mecklenburg Boxcar Boy” case, it involves a juvenile who died while hitching a ride in a boxcar. His name remains unknown, and CMPD is hoping to solve that...

When people think about housing instability, they often picture eviction court or families already experiencing homelessness. But long before a family reaches either of those moments, there is a quieter turning point. A rent payment that will not stretch. A reduced work schedule. A medical bill. A late notice on...