Over 300 traffic violations issued in Uptown by CMPD in one week
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police issued 306 violations last week in Uptown as part of traffic enforcement. Eight of those were noise violations. Officers conducted 255 traffic stops during that time.
David Caldwell Arrested After Kelston Place SWAT Search in Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say they have tracked down and arrested a suspect after a domestic-violence call at an east Charlotte apartment complex that brought out SWAT, armored vehicles and flashbangs. Investigators identified 28-year-old David Caldwell as the suspect, and CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Te
Bagel Craze Hits Plaza Midwood As PopUp Opens Second Queen City Shop
PopUp Bagels, the cult-favorite "grip, rip and dip" bagel spot, is doubling down on Charlotte. The brand is set to open its second Queen City location on July 10 inside Plaza Midwood's Commonwealth development, bringing its hot, whole bagels and tubs of schmear to one of the city’s buzziest neighborhoods.
Elon University is now in control of Queens in Charlotte, accreditor says
Elon University now officially has full control of Queens University of Charlotte following a decision this month by the pair’s accrediting agency. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges signed off on their “substantive change” application this month. As part of that decision, Elon beca
Family of victim killed 9 years ago grateful arrests were made
Nine years after Raymond Johnson III was shot and killed while leaving work at a pawn shop, police have arrested three men and charged them with his killing. H
Mecklenburg County could avoid vehicle emissions testing in new state proposal
A revised bill in the North Carolina General Assembly would remove Mecklenburg County from the state’s required vehicle emissions testing program. The change still depends on approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . If the EPA signs off, Mecklenburg drivers could see emissions inspections end shortly af
Do trash pickups change for 4th of July week? Schedules in the Charlotte area
Garbage, recycling and yard waste will still be collected in Charlotte on Independence Day. City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services changed some holiday collection schedules for 2026, but it is business as usual for the Fourth of July. All Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Full-Service Drop-off Centers will be closed on Ju
CMS board investigates more than $512K in contracts tied to superintendent’s former colleagues
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill has been placed on paid leave amid an investigation into high-dollar contracts awarded to former colleagues.
FBI SWAT arrests Charlotte double shooting suspect in Georgia
LOGANVILLE, Ga. - A 25-year-old man is in custody in Georgia for allegedly shooting two people in Charlotte before crossing state lines. Marques Fleming was arrested on Loganville Drive in Loganville by the FBI SWAT team. Charlotte shooting investigation. What we know:. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said
Law firm faces allegations of mishandling $1M in real estate transaction
A man is suing two attorneys for allegedly embezzling over $1 million that he gave them for a real estate deal.

















