Train attack video reignites fury over withheld footage of Austin Metcalf killing
Karmelo Anthony faces first-degree murder charge for allegedly stabbing Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet, with supporters claiming self-defense.
NC lawmakers to propose tougher crime policies after Charlotte light rail stabbing
Following the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s light rail, top North Carolina lawmakers announced on Thursday that they will introduce new legislation aimed at cracking down on crime.
Crash flips car in north Charlotte
A car is overturned after a crash in north Charlotte early Thursday morning.
Mothers work to ensure progress in criminal justice system after light rail tragedy
Moms Ain't Playin' is pushing lawmakers to require greater cash bonds or no bonds at all for people accused of serious offenses like murder, in order to ensure justice for victims of violence in the Charlotte area.
Stabbing death on Blue Line renews calls for more mental health training in courts
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s Blue Line has renewed scrutiny of the local court system and sparked fresh calls for change. Advocates say the tragedy highlights a major gap: a lack of mental health training for magistrates and judges, who often make critical decisions about...
Charlotte Man Convicted for String of Violent Armed Robberies, Faces Possible Life Sentence
A Charlotte man, Andrew Marquis Jackson, aged 32, was found guilty on a series of armed robberies that shook the community, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Russ Ferguson reported. Jackson faced the weight of the law for three counts of Hobbs Act robbery, three counts of conspiracy to commit...
Gas station sign shows $2.68, but pump charges $2.99 for regular
Diane Coney says she shot a video at a 7-Eleven on Freedom Drive showing the sign listed regular gas at $2.68, but the pump charged $2.99, a 31-cent difference.
Widow of deputy marshal killed in Charlotte ambush helps lead concert for heroes
Kelly Weeks, whose husband was one of four officers killed in an east Charlotte ambush, is honoring his memory by helping host a “Celebration of Heroes” concert this weekend to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Charlotte Asian food festival closes early due to ‘cooking operations’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Panda Fest, the outdoor Asian food festival being held in Ballantyne this weekend, shut down two hours early Friday. On the event’s opening day, the Charlotte Fire Marshal’s Office forced the closure at 7 p.m. Festival officials posted the following message on their social media...
I-485 ramp reopens after tractor trailer flip
The Brookshire Boulevard ramp onto Interstate 485 is back open after a tractor trailer flipped on its side Friday morning.
