CMPD cracks down on speeding in two Charlotte hot spots, 157 charges filed
CMPD said officers from several divisions teamed up to target drivers along the West Sugar Creek Road and Reagan Drive corridor and the Plaza and Milton Road corridor.
Man accused of fatal train stabbing of Ukrainian refugee indicted on federal charges
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - The man accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian woman on a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina, was indicted on federal charges by a grand jury on Wednesday. Decarlos Brown Jr. is accused of stabbing 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in August. Zarutska, who fled the...
Second victim succumbs to injuries after deadly Charlotte crime spree
A second victim has died following Thursday’s deadly crime spree.
Man Wins Over $1 Million After Spending Just $1 on Lottery Ticket: ‘I’m Numb’
“I hollered and jumped up and down. I let out a big old yell,” the North Carolina man said of his reaction to winning
‘Cabarrus county coach takes kids off property with out premmison at Mt Pleasant’- Camryn...
In Cabarrus County, NC, 24-year-old teacher and swim coach Camryn Mae Carte has been arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with a high school student. The case, which has sparked concern in the local community, centers around allegations of child abduction and inappropriate behavior, leading to Carte’s...
No Charges To Be Filed in Monroe Scooter Accident Involving Teen, Police Cite Lack...
Following an intensive investigation, the Monroe Police Department has concluded that no charges will be filed in a serious collision involving a teenager on an electric scooter. The accident took place earlier this week on Secrest Short Cut Rd. and left the 14-year-old in critical condition. In a statement released...
Online tool breaking down barriers to mental health care
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stigma, lack of knowledge and financial strains can be barriers to mental health care. The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Charlotte has created a tool that will break down these barriers and make help more attainable for people who are struggling. Tom Brydon prioritizes his...
Police investigating death near Plaza Midwood: CMPD
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Police are investigating a death off of Central Avenue Saturday. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say officers responded to an assault call in the 3000 block of Central Avenue just after 4 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a male body with head trauma. The person was pronounced...
Mecklenburg County juvenile detention center remains closed, future uncertain
Nearly three years after Sheriff Garry McFadden closed Mecklenburg County’s only juvenile detention center, there is still hope among some in the criminal justice system for its reopening.
‘Feeling the pinch’: Gaston County food pantry worries as funds dry up with government...
Mount Zion Restoration Church has been handing out free meals for 22 years, Pastor Rodney Freeman said.

















