NoDa shooting victim speaks about being paralyzed, recovering in medical facilities
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - It has now been close to a month and a half since Pedro Aguirre was shot during an attempted robbery in Charlotte’s NoDa community. Aguirre, his girlfriend, Ansley Ivy, and two of their friends were enjoying a night out when they were confronted by an armed man.
Pineville Police Department adds co-responder mental health clinician to staff
PINEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - In a mental health crisis, police officers often respond to those 911 calls. But the town of Pineville now has a dedicated professional to help officers in an emergency. The department now has a co-responder clinician. Allison Pastirik has been in the role for about a...
‘It’s not fair’: Residents push back on longstanding narrative around Beatties Ford Road
Congress has cut federal funding for public media — an $800,000 loss for WFAE. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism. The nonprofit Historic West End Partners has been pushing back on the narrative that the Beatties...
Man arrested after firing at police in northeast Charlotte
A man was arrested after firing a gun at police officers responding to a shots-fired call in northeast Charlotte late Tuesday night.
Construction worker in Huntersville says driver attacked him
A construction worker says he was attacked by a driver while he was directing traffic in a Huntersville work zone.
‘This is an epidemic’: Charlotte community activist calls for a stop to teen violence
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Two teenagers were arrested on Tuesday and now face murder charges after Charlotte police said they killed another teen in northeast Charlotte last month. Charlotte Mecklenburg police said 16-year-old Tyshaun Stokes was killed in a drive-by-shooting on Lambeth Drive near North Tryon Street on...
Publix sets grand opening for new southeast Charlotte store, bringing 140 jobs
The Florida-based grocer has been expanding its footprint in the state over the past several years.
Charlotte mother charged with murder after infant dies from fentanyl exposure: CMPD
She was booked into the Mecklenburg County Jail under a $600,000 bond for murder and felony child abuse.
Former South Carolina correctional officer among those accused of sending drug-laced paper to 14...
3 people accused of killing Gastonia man amid home invasion still not identified years later. Police believe Gastonia man shot, killed in his home in 2021 was targeted. 2 people killed in Burke County house fire, sheriff says. Updated: 8 hours ago. |. The deadly fire broke out on Swink...
Crime takes focus in Charlotte mayoral race after South End light rail stabbing
Charlotte mayoral candidates are rolling out plans to address crime after a high-profile murder on the city’s public transit system and calling out current Mayor Vi Lyles’ response to the situation. Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was fatally stabbed on the Charlotte Area Transit System’s LYNX Blue...
