‘Now is the time.’ Gov. Josh Stein endorses Mecklenburg transportation referendum
Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday formally endorsed a ballot referendum to increase Mecklenburg County’s sales tax to fund billions in transportation projects. Stein’s endorsement comes just over two weeks before early voting begins and as Charlotte reckons with safety concerns on its public transit system after a...
Police investigating string of shootings from over the weekend
In the midst of the “Victims of Violent Crime” hearing, police in Charlotte are investigating several shootings from over the weekend. In two of them, people died.
Charlotte Homeowners Battle 12-Inch Plant Height Rule as Natural Gardens Get Hit With Violations
A clash is erupting between city rules and natural gardening in Charlotte. Officials crack down on plants taller than one foot, while green-minded residents push back. Warnings flood in as the North Carolina Wildlife Federation tracks mounting complaints about natural yard citations. "I like the idea of it being...
Stowaway found dead in landing gear of an American Airlines flight at CLT
Charlotte police are investigating the death of a stowaway found inside the landing gear of an American Airlines plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport that had recently arrived from Europe. Crews from the airline on Sunday morning were doing maintenance on the aircraft near the 5000 block of Hangar Road....
1 seriously hurt in east Charlotte shooting
One person is in the hospital after a shooting in east Charlotte Monday afternoon.
Suspects wanted after being caught rummaging through drawers of Huntersville residence: Police
The incident happened around 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, at a dwelling on the 10600 block of Beatties Ford Road.
“Please protect us:” 131 students share their thoughts on the safety of Charlotte’s light...
In the weeks following the murder of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, news about the case was on everyone's minds. For UNC Charlotte students, the murder had a much deeper impact, prompting the question: "Are other young people safe on the light rail?" Concerns about personal and campus safety related to the...
Costco confirms October opening date for Indian Land warehouse
INDIAN LAND, S.C. — A new Costco Wholesale warehouse is set to open in Indian Land, South Carolina, near the North Carolina border. The store, located on Highway 521 just south of Possum Hollow Road, will officially open its doors on Oct. 31. This will mark the eighth Costco...
Protesters gather outside federal hearing on Zarutska stabbing in Charlotte
About 80 people gathered outside the Charles R. Jonas Federal Building on Monday morning as lawmakers prepared to discuss violent crime inside and a drone watched from the sky. Members of Congress came to Charlotte for a field hearing following the killing of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s light rail last month....
Police investigating shooting near school bus in south Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred near a school bus in south Charlotte Tuesday morning.
