Charlotte man shot dead after kidnapping someone, shooting at police, authorities say
The suspect allegedly forced his way into a nearby home, kidnapped someone, and sped off in a stolen car.
Daniel Naroditsky’s Cause of Death Being Investigated as Possible Suicide or Drug Overdose
The chess star’s club, Charlotte Chess Center, shared the news of Naroditsky’s unexpected death on Oct. 20
Charlotte approves plan to crack down on fare evasion
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Metropolitan Transit Commission approved a fare evasion resolution that will increase fare enforcement after the suspect in the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska was on the light rail without a ticket. Security on public transit will prioritize checking riders for a ticket or pass as...
Body of missing kayaker found after dayslong search
The body of a missing kayaker was found near Cowans Ford Dam on the Catawba River Thursday evening.
North Carolina Man Shoots 3-Year-Old in the Back After Getting Angry That Father ‘Parked...
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — A 3-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the back when a man allegedly opened fire on his father’s van because he believed it was parked too close to his car, police said. James Raeford, 39, has been charged with...
Cat rescued after getting stuck under car in south Charlotte shopping center
Chopper 9 Skyzoom captured the rescue of a cat in south Charlotte on Thursday.
North Carolina’s largest data center in the works
Preliminary sketches show the site along Moores Chapel Road between Interstate 85 and Wilkinson Blvd. could hold a 3 million-square-foot data facility.
Suspect Charged with Felony Murder in Westover Division Homicide as Charlotte Community Mourns Loss...
The recent homicide investigation in the Westover Division has taken a significant turn following the identification of both the victim and suspect. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) confirmed the victim as 53-year-old Ronald Neville. The ongoing inquiry led detectives to pinpoint 32-year-old Ronnie...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Coach Arrested for Shooting into Occupied Property; Incident Occurred Off School Grounds
On October 22, 2025, Dia’Mond Johnson, a 27-year-old non-faculty coach with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, was arrested in South Carolina. The York County Sheriff’s Office and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department made the arrest. Johnson faces two counts of shooting into occupied property. The incident...
Charlotte’s Samaritan House closes after years of helping people in need
A longtime nonprofit that helps people experiencing homelessness in Charlotte has closed its doors.
