Bicyclist murdered by automobile in York County: SCHP.
A 39‑year‑old bicyclist, Thomas Wayne Linder, was killed Tuesday night in York County, S.C., after being struck from behind by a northbound Jeep Cherokee on SC 274 near Ross Brook Trace in Lake Wylie, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. What happened. The crash occurred just before...
A woman allegedly stabbed a pregnant mother in a grocery store parking lot before...
A violent incident in North Carolina has led to the arrest of a woman accused of stabbing a pregnant mother in a grocery store parking lot before fleeing across state lines to Florida. The case has raised serious concerns about random acts of violence and public safety. Case Overview and...
Mecklenburg County sheriff opens recovery house to help former inmates re-enter society
A new reentry program is opening in Mecklenburg County to support people recovering from substance use after incarceration. The "Sheriff’s House" will serve as a substance use recovery home supporting men who are leaving the county’s detention center. The sheriff's office says residents will receive wraparound...
Victim’s family says system failed them before courthouse attack
A father seen on video attacking his son’s accused killer inside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse is speaking publicly for the first time and says the story behind the confrontation began long before the murder.
Person seriously injured after struck by vehicle in east Charlotte
The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. near the intersection with Hollirose Drive.
Court Shuts Door On South Charlotte Man, 82, In 2019 Double Murder Appeal
An 82-year-old south Charlotte man serving life without parole for a 2019 double killing has failed in his bid to undo the case against him. Yesterday, the North Carolina Court of Appeals refused relief for Caldwell Cole, leaving in place the jury verdicts returned in 2023 and the life-without-parole sentence he is...
Easter shaping up to be rainy day across Carolinas
The best chance for rain and storms on Easter Sunday will come in the afternoon and evening.
Teen charged with weapon of mass destruction possession after east Charlotte drug bust
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A teenager was charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction after an east Charlotte drug bust last week. --> Also read: Suspects wanted after alleged theft at Rowan County Dick’s Sporting Goods. Police said they executed two search warrants in the Hickory Grove...
I built a deck years ago, but now the city says I need to...
When Old Work Comes Back To Bite It’s easy to assume that if a deck has been standing for years without issue, it’s in the clear. That is, until the city flags it as unpermitted and demands action. Luckily, whether they can actually force you to remove it depends on a mix of local bylaws, safety concerns, and what...
North Charlotte homeowner says he acted to protect family in break-in shooting
A homeowner in north Charlotte shot at a suspect accused of breaking into his house to protect his family, under North Carolina’s Castle Doctrine. A homeowner says he was protecting his family when he shot at someone accused of breaking into his north Charlotte house early Wednesday morning. Reports...

















