Good News: Children’s hospital holds special event to get kids in holiday spirit
In Charlotte, North Carolina, hundreds of participants shined lights on Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital patients, who shined them back. It’s an annual tradition known as “Lights for Levine,” part of a big effort to get children into the holiday spirit. NBC News’ Jose Diaz-Balart has that story and more in...
Interstate 85 lanes to close for Belmont bridge repairs
Two lanes of Interstate 85 South in Belmont will close on Sunday night to complete repairs on a bridge damaged earlier this year.
Volunteers prepare for Salvation Army Angel Tree distribution day
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Distribution day for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program is coming up Tuesday, December 15th. Hundreds of volunteers are now racing to organize gifts, toys and bikes for local families in need. 100 volunteers a day give their time to make sure each Angel on...
Bond denied for man accused of murdering Charlotte mother, court documents reveal more details...
Newly released court records are shedding more light on the murder of a Charlotte mother and why the suspect will remain in jail without bond.
Wheelchair? Hearing aids? Yes. ‘Disabled?’ No way.
The definition of disability resonates differently for older Americans, who in a survey of people over 50 were less likely to agree with a personal condition that under the law qualifies as disability. In her house in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Barbara Meade said, “there are walkers and wheelchairs and oxygen and...
Road closed as crews battle fire in Matthews
According to Matthews Police, Pleasant Plains Road is closed between Brightmoor Drive and Chesswood Lane while firefighters work to get the fire under control.
1 seriously hurt in crash involving mobile home on east Charlotte interstate
One person was seriously hurt in a crash in east Charlotte Monday.
‘I know he’s smiling down’: N.C. parents opening home for families of Charlotte pediatric...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina couple is carrying on their son’s legacy by giving back to families whose children are receiving medical care. Lyndsi and Wesley Sigmon created the Hearts and Hope Foundation in memory of their son, Luke. The Sigmons recently bought a home near Atrium...
New chief outlines vision for Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, District updates safety policies after high school...
Good morning, North Carolina! Here's what you need to know today. One week after being sworn in as the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s first female chief, Estella Patterson says her focus is on rebuilding trust, reducing violent crime and filling hundreds of officer vacancies. Patterson returned to...
Man charged, accused of robbing Fort Mill Burger King: Sheriff
On Thursday, Dec. 4, 24-year-old DeQuinton Davion Walker allegedly sprayed cameras in the restaurant at 3400 Hwy 21 in Fort Mill.
