North Carolina lawmakers question Mecklenburg County sheriff’s competency in fiery hearing
North Carolina lawmakers eviscerated Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden in a hearing Monday in Raleigh. Why it matters: What was billed as a way to address crime in the state's largest city, with mostly GOP lawmakers grilling the Democratic sheriff over a host of issues, including immigration, turned into an...
Kenny Wallace Survives Shocking Emergency Landing in Charlotte
Kenny Wallace, a well-known NASCAR veteran, was involved in a dramatic emergency landing in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, when his plane suddenly began filling with electrical smoke and the pilot showed signs of distress. The quick reaction of the crew led to a successful landing, averting what could have...
Person dies in early morning vehicle collision in east Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle early Monday morning, according to Medic. The collision happened at the intersection of Starnes Randall Road and Harrisburg Road just after 1 a.m. Medic said the victim died at the scene. The Charlotte Police Department's Major...
Former Charlotte councilmember to plead guilty in federal COVID-19 relief fraud case
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former Charlotte City Councilmember Tiawana Brown is expected to formally plead guilty in federal court on Monday, Feb. 9, in connection with a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Brown is scheduled to appear before a federal judge at 10:30 a.m. for a plea hearing, where she is...
Residents demand better infrastructure as Charlotte’s growth strains Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During a town hall discussion Saturday, residents spoke out about traffic, safety and how new development will impact their neighborhoods. At Large Charlotte Councilwoman LaWana Mayfield says infrastructure isn’t keeping up with the city’s growth, especially in areas like Mount Holly-Huntersville...
Two more arrested in North Carolina quadruple shooting that killed two: Police
Two more young men have been arrested in a shooting that killed two and injured two others, according to Concord Police.
CMPD said officers followed policy before light rail stabbing. They didn’t.
Charlotte police officers violated their own policies when they failed to connect DeCarlos Brown Jr. with mental health resources before he was arrested in the light rail stabbing of Iryna Zarutksa , a review by The Charlotte Observer shows. Brown, a 35-year-old homeless and mentally ill man , faces state and federal...
Officers were shot at by a robbery suspect while in pursuit in West Charlotte.
Christopher Chisholm, 23, faces serious charges including attempted first-degree murder after allegedly firing at pursuing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers during a chase that started with an armed robbery on February 6, 2026. Around 3:20 a.m., officers responded to a robbery call on Summit Avenue, where...
85-year-old seamstress defies retirement assumptions with full-time work
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aging Untold) — Alice Taylor works five days a week, eight hours a day as a seamstress for Dillard’s, handling all the tailoring for Dillard’s three store locations in Charlotte. At 85, Taylor represents a growing trend of older Americans re-entering the workforce, known as...
Amelia Barton of Charlotte, N.C., named Food Lion’s Store Manager of the Year
More exceptional leaders recognized for outstanding performance out of more than 1,100 stores
