Charlotte NC

Police say a driver who left the scene of a crash in south Charlotte is now facing felony charges after the victim died earlier this week.

A 4-year-old boy was tragically shot and killed inside his home early Wednesday morning in Steele Creek, and now Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have swarmed an area just minutes down the road, where at least one person was taken away in handcuffs.

Three guns are now on the streets after 20 cars were broken into during a concert at PNC Music Pavilion this past weekend.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The family of a man killed in April at Charlotte's transportation center has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and its private security contractor, seeking damages and pushing for improved safety measures at the transit hub. Qualo Daniels, 31, was fatally shot when he...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — What was supposed to be a fun birthday party turned into a frightening ordeal after a Nevada mother says her 9-year-old daughter was left completely alone at a roller skating rink. Mother Says Host Family Left Without Child. The mother, who shared her story on social...

As January comes into view, Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are gearing up for the annual salute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a slew of events meant to honor his legacy, including the traditional parade and a set of community awards. The City of Charlotte announced that parade registration is now underway for...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Whataburger will open its first Charlotte location on Thursday. It will serve orange-and-white-striped fun along with fresh, customized burgers, Fancy and Spicy Ketchup, and refreshing shakes and malts. The restaurant at 12935 Albemarle Road pays respect to Whataburger’s storied history while...

A man said he was walking along the Charlotte Rail Trail in South End last week when he was attacked by a stranger. Good Samaritans stepped in to help, but the suspect, who has prior assault arrests, is already back on the streets. ALSO READ: South End men’s store broken into, robbed, police say The victim, who was...

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. Representatives with Mecklenburg County announced at a community meeting at the Charlotte Convention Center in uptown...

Newly released jail recordings shed light on the man accused of fatally stabbing 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train last month. Police say Decarlos Brown attacked Zarutska on Aug. 22 as the train headed toward the East/West Boulevard Station. The 34-year-old, a repeat offender, is now facing...