Local leaders demand action following deadly stabbing on light rail
Local leaders spoke out Monday after the stabbing death of a 23-year-old on the light rail in South End Friday night.
Man who faced child homelessness works to help kids in similar situations: Here’s his...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - More than 140,000 students went back to school on Monday in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district. More than 6,000 of those students leave the classroom every day with no place to call home. And that number only includes those on record. Homelessness is a growing problem in...
Local group wants to craft a ‘Black Charlotteans Agenda’
As Charlotte draws closer to local elections in November, some residents are examining how elected officials have served Black communities and how best to hold them accountable. Now, one organization is calling for a “Black Charlotteans Agenda” — an action plan that would list community priorities and outline...
Silver Alert issued for missing man in Richmond County
The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons is asking the public to be on the lookout for a 76-year-old man last seen traveling from Wilmington to Charlotte.
Charlotte Community Mourns Loss, Authorities Seek Witnesses Following Fatal Pedestrian Crash
The life of a man came to a tragic end on the streets of Charlotte when 41-year-old Joseph Jackson was struck in a fatal pedestrian crash. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has confirmed Mr. Jackson's identity and has notified his next of kin, according to a report released on the CMPD website.
City of Charlotte launches survey to find new Chief of Police
The City of Charlotte is seeking public input on the qualities, priorities, and experience they believe are most important for the Chief of Police role through a survey that closes on September 5.
Efforts being made to add solar to Charlotte homes
An effort called Solarize Charlotte Mecklenburg is launching tonight in Mecklenburg County to make solar installations more affordable through group purchasing.
Inmate charged after gun found in Chesterfield County jail
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — An inmate will face charges after a gun was smuggled into the Chesterfield County jail. A loaded Walther P22 handgun was found in the jail during a cell search, according to the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office. Zykemeon Davis, who is in jail for charges of shoplifting and resisting...
Residents at Charlotte apartment share concerns after days without running water
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Residents at The Park Ferentino Apartment Homes in southeast Charlotte are looking for answers after their water has been out for days. According to a statement from the apartments, the units have been without water since Friday night, due to a burst pipe. The statement reads:
Victim shot in face, man found dead in Mount Holly home
One person is dead and another victim is recovering after being shot in the face, according to police in Mount Holly on Tuesday.
