August is Black Philanthropy Month: discover 63 Black led & benefitting Charlotte nonprofits
August is Black Philanthropy Month, a global celebration of traditions of giving in Black communities. NGAAP, Charlotte’s Black philanthropic collective, works to elevate and strengthen Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits across our city. While donating money, time or items is encouraged all month and beyond,...
Man dies while jailed at Union County Detention Center
As is policy, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) is conducting an independent investigation of Faircloth's death. No foul play is suspected.
More than $120K in eyewear and clothing stolen across Charlotte; suspect charged
Jeffery Ervin Henderson has been charged with multiple felony counts after allegedly stealing over $120,000 worth of merchandise from various eyewear businesses and a clothing store in Charlotte between July and August 2025.
Charlotte region welcomes 157 new residents every day: Report
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — It’s official, the Charlotte region is booming. According to the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, an average of 157 people move to the Charlotte Region every day. Between July 2023 and July 2024, the region reportedly gained more than 57,000 new residents through migration,...
1 person seriously injured after shooting in Plaza Midwood area, officials say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in east Charlotte on Saturday morning, according to officials. Authorities said the shooting happened near Central Avenue and Morningside Drive. MEDIC confirmed one person was treated for life-threatening...
1 dead, 2 hurt in South End stabbing
One person died and two others were injured in a stabbing incident in South End on Friday night. It happened around 10 p.m. at the LYNX station near Camden Road and East Boulevard. When police arrived, they located a victim suffering from knife wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
One dead after motorcycle crash in north Charlotte, MEDIC said
One person was pronounced dead following a motorcycle crash on Saturday, MEDIC said.
Person dies following wreck involving a motorcycle in north Charlotte: Medic
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One person is dead after a reported crash in north Charlotte Saturday afternoon. The wreck happened shortly before 5 p.m. at the intersection of Norris Avenue and North Graham Street. Medic says one person was pronounced dead at the scene. No word yet on any other injuries or what...
Rozzelles Ferry Landing: A cultural hub revitalized by LISC Charlotte
When Gregory Willingham bought the former garage on Rozzelles Ferry Road, he envisioned a live entertainment venue that would draw patrons from across Charlotte and pay homage to the history of the West End community where it is located. What Willingham didn’t foresee was the building would require a zoning...
1 killed, 1 injured in Gaston County shooting, police say
One person was killed and another was injured in a Gaston County shooting Friday night.