CMPD says the drones flying over Charlotte at night don’t belong to them
Drones circling Charlotte night skies in recent weeks are not owned or operated by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, a police major confirmed Thursday afternoon. While CMPD plans to use drones to assist officer responses in the future, none are in operation yet, Maj. Gene Lim said at a press conference in...
$6.8M contract awarded for northwest Charlotte roundabouts
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded a $6.8 million contract to construct two single-lane roundabouts in northwest Charlotte, with work set to begin in January 2026.
Family says critically ill man was pressured into deportation order after ‘Charlotte’s Web’ sweep
A Charlotte family says their son — a 27-year-old Honduran man with end-stage renal failure — was denied dialysis and pressured into signing a voluntary deportation order after being detained during last month's immigration operation known as "Charlotte's Web." Federal immigration officials deny the allegation. An...
Charlotte motorcyclists hosting Toys for Tots Ride
The Charlotte Concerned Bikers Association is set to host its annual Toys for Tots Ride on Sunday.
Mecklenburg Forms Transit Authority To Oversee $19.4B in Sales Tax Revenue
Mecklenburg County officials established a transit authority Monday. It will handle an estimated $19.4 billion in sales tax revenue over three decades. The Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority will manage projects funded by a one-cent sales tax hike that voters approved last November. The board has 27...
Federal prosecutors seek to drop case against Charlotte man accused of assaulting CBP
A 24-year-old Charlotte man accused of assaulting U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents may no longer face charges. Federal prosecutors filed a motion Wednesday to dismiss the case against Cristobal Maltos, who was charged last month with assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers. CBP agents allege...
Pedestrian struck by car on East Independence Boulevard
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A crash in southeast Charlotte left one person hurt on Tuesday. The crash happened on East Independence Boulevard near Wendover Road. One person suffered serious injuries in the crash, according to Medic. Officials said the victim was a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. It's unclear what...
The Edge: Art exhibit features robot dogs with masks of billionaires
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A truly unique art installation has gone viral at this year’s Art Basel: robot dogs with heads of famous billionaires and artists, including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso. The artist behind the exhibit goes by the name Beeple. The masks were made by Landon...
Dozen veterans displaced by Charlotte apartment fire; non-profit asks for help assisting them
The local chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America said 12 veterans and their families were displaced, nine of whom are still looking for a place to stay.
English learner headcount drops statewide after changes in NC criteria
New statewide data shows there are 163,175 English Learners enrolled at North Carolina schools. That’s about 15,000 fewer than last year. But state leaders say the number decreased due to last year’s changes in the criteria that made it easier for students to test out of English Learner status.
