Massachusetts man sentenced for data breach that impacted CMS, other NC districts
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Massachusetts man was sentenced Tuesday to four years in federal prison for hacking into an education software company and stealing personal data from millions of students and teachers, including those in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and districts across North and South Carolina. Matthew Lane,...
‘Sober October’ trend gains momentum as alcohol consumption drops in US
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — You’ve probably heard of Dry January, but have you heard of Sober October? It's a new trend popping up as more people are choosing to drink less alcohol. We are looking at the everyday impact drinking less could have on your health. According to a...
Former Beatties Ford Library to turn into community center
Mecklenburg County wants to give new life to the former Beatties Ford Library.
Charlotte Police Launch Homicide Investigation After Man Fatally Shot in Freedom Division
Charlotte's community has been jarred by a recent act of violence that claimed a life in the Freedom Division area. According to a statement released by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, a homicide investigation is currently underway following an incident on North Crigler Street. Last night, October 14, at...
Suspect caught, victim IDed in Taco Bell shooting
Authorities in Union County say a suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting at a Taco Bell in Indian Trail this week.
Inside the timeline of a murder suspect’s release and re-arrest in Mecklenburg County
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Maryland officials claim a Baltimore murder suspect’s release from the Mecklenburg County jail happened before the legal deadline for detaining him had passed. North Carolina officials, however, dispute that narrative. WBTV Investigates has compiled a timeline of key dates below, showing...
Arrest made in assault/robbery case featured in WBTV Crime Stoppers report
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man has been arrested and charged in connection to an alleged pistol-whipping incident featured in a recent WBTV Crime Stoppers report. A representative from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed that Dominic Sanchez Moody was arrested and charged in connection to the August...
Family Outraged as North Carolina Woman Accused in 133-Stab Murder of 21-Year-Old Allowed to...
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — The family of 21-year-old Mary Collins, who was stabbed 133 times and stuffed inside a mattress in one of Charlotte’s most shocking murder cases, says they are outraged after a judge allowed one of the accused accomplices to remain free despite repeated violations of her bond conditions.
New study finds many North Carolinians concerned about safety following high-profile crime incidents
Elon University Poll surveyed hundreds of NC adults after the deadly Charlotte train stabbing and mass shooting in Southport.
CMPD: Man dies after head-on crash in east Charlotte
A man had died following a crash in east Charlotte over the weekend, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

















