CMPD’s civilian crash investigators ease burden on officers, speed response to minor crashes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When traffic backs up after a fender-bender, the first responder may not be a sworn police officer. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Civilian Crash Investigation (CCI) Unit is changing how the city handles thousands of non-injury crashes each year, freeing up officers to respond to violent...
Guilty plea in killing of N.C. police officer, Wells Fargo layoffs
We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Behind a cold front, gusty winds and colder air move in overnight and Saturday. The mountains could see some snow. We will remain quite chilly through the weekend. A significant warming trend kicks in for next...
Man pleads guilty for role in deaths of Gaston County teens
A young man will spend at least 20 years in prison for his role in the deaths of two Gaston County teens. On Feb. 6, Sage Wright, 23, pleaded guilty to trafficking opium by possession, two counts of death by distribution and one count of possession of a weapon of mass destruction. In court, Wright apologized for his...
York County looks to change where data centers can go, and how they’re approved
Amid public concerns about data centers , and days before an update on a massive project slated for Lake Wylie , York County is taking a closer look at where the server site facilities should go. And, what it will take to approve new ones. The county also could add new conditions related to sound and vibration...
“Keeping roadways safer,” Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office announces launch of new traffic unit
As of Friday, Feb. 6, the unit has completed five crash investigations, the sheriff's office said.
Maximum Sentence Handed Down for Violent Stabbing of Rock Hill K9 Officer
In a case that shook the Rock Hill community and highlighted the dangers faced by law enforcement animals, Travonte Tate has been sentenced to the maximum possible prison term for...
Charlotte leaders ‘in the hot seat’ Monday to discuss DEI, light rail stabbing with...
CMPD data showed that in 2025, violent crime was down 21 percent from 2024.
Woman killed in northwest Charlotte bank shooting remembered as loving mother
Channel 9 is learning more about the woman who was killed at a northwest Charlotte bank Friday morning.
One person died in an I-485 crash in Charlotte, according to medics. The highway...
One person died in a crash on I-485 Outer Loop in northwest Charlotte on Friday, February 6, 2026, around 7:15-7:20 a.m. near the Oakdale Road exit (Exit 18), between Brookshire Boulevard and Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road. Crash Impact. The incident caused a full closure of the outer loop, with high traffic...
These North Carolina Hole-In-The-Wall Burger Joints Locals Swear By
North Carolina knows how to serve up a burger that’ll make your taste buds sing with joy. Tucked away on quiet streets and hidden in plain sight, these unassuming burger joints deliver flavors that keep locals coming back for more. From crispy-edged patties to secret house-made chili, each spot...
