Driver charged after fatal bicycle crash in University City
A fatal collision between a vehicle and a bicycle occurred early Sunday morning in the University City Division of Charlotte, resulting in the death of 59-year-old Paul Joseph Rucker.
Tuberculosis case reported at Lake Norman-area high school. What to know
Health officials in the Charlotte area are investigating a case of active tuberculosis at a local high school. The Lincoln County Health Department says it is working with state and local partners to identify and notify anyone who may have been exposed to the bacteria at East Lincoln High School. The news comes after...
Mallard Creek Presbyterian to retire annual church BBQ after 93 years
Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church has announced the retirement of its annual barbecue event after 93 years.
After jailbreak, ‘Roofman’ hid in a Charlotte Toys R Us – but also in...
Viewing this story in our app? Click here for a better experience on our website. Courtesy of WSOC-TV Channel 9 " data-image-side="" class="hide-from-app" > Jeffrey Manchester didn’t exactly prove to be a robbing mastermind in 2000, when he botched the hold-up of a Belmont McDonald’s restaurant and landed in a North...
Arrest made in north Charlotte homicide
Police have made an arrest nearly a month after a deadly northwest Charlotte shooting.
I tried one of Charlotte’s newest sandwich restaurants. Was it worth it?
I arrived at La Lima Sangucheria a few minutes before the doors opened, and already a small line had gathered. It felt like an encouraging sign for a newcomer. The fast-casual Peruvian sandwich launched in March from the co-founder of Viva Chicken, CharlotteFive reported . The restaurant’s minimalist design, from the...
US House members hear pleas for tougher justice policies after stabbing death of refugee
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — U.S. House members visited North Carolina’s largest city on Monday to hear from family members of violent-crime victims who pleaded for tougher criminal justice policies in the wake of last month’s stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte commuter train. A judiciary subcommittee...
Huntersville police officer dies unexpectedly: ‘Will be deeply missed by all’
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - An officer with the Huntersville Police Department died unexpectedly on Tuesday night, according to officials. Tommy Harvey reportedly died during the night of Tuesday, Sept. 30. He had been with the department since 2021. It was not immediately clear what Harvey may have died from. About...
New CMS Police Chief vows to enhance school safety measures
Jonathan Thomas was sworn in as the new chief of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Police Department earlier this month, taking on the challenge of ensuring safety across 186 schools.
Charlotte, CATS leaders respond to feds about safety improvements
11 people have been charged in connection to the death of 9-year-old boy in Pageland, sheriff says. The sheriff said the juveniles and adults will face around 80 or more charges. Congressional Committee targets North Carolina magistrate system, cashless bail. Updated: 7 hours ago. |. A congressional committee hearing...

















