State, federal lawmakers react to CMPD’s new data saying violent crime has decreased
State and federal lawmakers react to CMPD's new safety data that reveals violent crime has dropped in Charlotte by 20 percent.
Man accused in northwest Charlotte double homicide to face a judge
The man accused in a double homicide in northwest Charlotte is now behind bars at the Mecklenburg County Jail.
Police, federal agents make rare fentanyl lab bust; 2 arrested
Gastonia Police Vice detectives, working with federal partners, said they made a rare bust after dismantling a major fentanyl pill manufacturing lab in Stanley.
Hearing to Decide on Death Penalty for Alleged Charlotte Light Rail Killer Delayed Until...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A key court hearing in the Charlotte light rail murder case involving the death of 23-year-old Ukrainian woman Iryna Zarutska has been delayed until April 2026, according to Mecklenburg County court documents. The defendant, Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, was scheduled for a Rule 24 hearing on...
The North Carolina BBQ Restaurant That Got Guy Fieri’s Stamp Of Approval
Guy Fieri notes this popular North Carolina drive-ins as one of his favorite Carolina barbecue spots, thanks to its unique experience and authentic flavors.
Charlotte highway stretch named deadliest in NC, report shows
A new report lists Charlotte as having the deadliest 10-mile stretch of highway in North Carolina.
Thousands to protest at second No Kings Rally in Uptown Charlotte
Thousands of protestors will take to Uptown streets for the second No Kings Rally protest Saturday.
Suspect agrees to plea deal in 2021 drive-by shooting that killed 3-year-old
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man was sentenced to over 22 years in prison on Thursday for killing a 3-year-old boy in a drive-by shooting in 2021. Jacob Lanier pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the killing of Asiah Figueroa in September 2021. Lanier accepted a plea deal...
SUV slams into southwest Charlotte home
A driver crashed into the back side of a home in southwest Charlotte Thursday morning.
Investigation finds no wrongdoing by Charlotte City Council
A third-party investigation by a Charlotte law firm found no evidence of unethical, immoral or illegal conduct by members of Charlotte City Council. In July, the city hired the Cranfill Sumner law firm to examine allegations of potential misconduct made by at-large council member Victoria Watlington in early May. In...
