Community in Shock as Shooting Leaves One Critically Injured in South Charlotte
A somber mood hangs over South Charlotte after a shooting took place yesterday afternoon, leaving one person with life-threatening injuries. As reported by QC News, the incident occurred at the intersection of W. Arrowood Road and Nations Ford Road shortly before 5 p.m. Despite the severity of the situation, details...
Robberies are driving an uptick in Uptown Charlotte crime
Violent crime is declining across Charlotte, signaling what police describe as an "encouraging" and "promising" trend. However, in Uptown, crime is up, driven largely by a surge in robberies, according to data obtained by Axios. Why it matters: The data show Uptown's public safety isn't just a perception issue ....
Larceny suspect accused of stealing from multiple retailers across the Charlotte area charged: Police
CORNELIUS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A larceny suspect was arrested after multiple retail stores were robbed across the Charlotte area, police say. Cornelius detectives partnered with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and several local retailers to identify and arrest a suspect who allegedly stole from them...
I-77 expansion project faces opposition from NC residents
The largest road project proposal in North Carolina history is coming up against some neighborhood opposition.
‘It’s accountability’: Son sues Charlotte senior living center after father’s death
Two years after a man died at a senior living facility in Cotswold, his son is fighting back and claiming they didn’t do enough to spare his life.
Three New Stores Open at Concord Mills, North Carolina’s Largest Outlet Mall
Recently, new changes have been introduced to Concord Mills, North Carolina's largest mall, which has added fresh spots for shoppers. A new Starbucks, the first U.S. store of Juicy Body Goddess, and an updated Dave & Buster's now greet visitors. "Each new retailer reflects our ongoing commitment to evolving...
Two killed in crash on I-26 that left another seriously injured, SC cops say
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured late Monday night in a crash on Interstate 26, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol . Both 21-year-old Gaston resident Pedro Gutierrez and 75-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina, resident Michael J. Oneill died in the wreck, Newberry County Coroner...
North Charlotte community to rally for safer Sugar Creek Corridor
The Sugar Creek community will hold a rally for a safer corridor at the intersection of West Sugar Creek Road and Reagan Drive Tuesday evening.
Lake Norman tackles booming development across 8 stories with diverse strategies
Lake Norman tackles booming development across 8 stories with diverse strategies Stories by Charlotte Observer journalists, with AI summarization Lake Norman’s rapid transformation in 2025 is driven by a wave of new housing developments, infrastructure improvements, and commercial expansion. Large-scale residential...
Charlotte hires outside attorney at $300 an hour to investigate claims of ‘unethical’ activity
The city of Charlotte has hired an outside attorney to investigate claims of unethical conduct made this spring by City Council member Victoria Watlington, who criticized the council’s decision to pay Police Chief Johnny Jennings a $305,000 settlement. Council members voted in a closed session earlier this month to...
