DMV seeks new contractor after Harrisburg license plate office shut down following fight
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking a new contractor to operate a license plate agency in Harrisburg after terminating the previous contract due to violations, including a physical altercation.
West Charlotte residents back plan to convert former library into community hub
Residents in west Charlotte said they support plans to transform a former library into a community center and county commissioners want to team up with a nonprofit to step up a one-stop shop, which would provide resources.
New program aims to get mental health care to the homeless
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new psychiatry program launched in Mecklenburg County called Wellness Without Walls. It’s led by the United Way of Greater Charlotte and its Home for All Initiative. Malia Suhren believes everyone deserves equitable health care. “That’s not something that has to be earned. It’s just...
Bank of America faces new lawsuit over alleged Epstein ties
Bank of America is facing a lawsuit accusing it of financially supporting Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking operation, with the plaintiff seeking an unspecified amount in damages.
‘No accountability’: Residents demand action as repeat offenders drive up crime in Charlotte
In their quarterly report made this week, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department mentioned repeat offenders as one of the main drivers of violent crime in Mecklenburg County.
Man arrested in N.C. for child-related offenses in Virginia
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- A man was arrested in North Carolina following an undercover investigation involving deputies with the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, it was a joint investigation with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police...
Charlotte activist took advantage of the homeless to steal millions, feds say
Federal investigators accuse Charlotte community activist Cedric Dean of exploiting homeless people to defraud Medicaid out of millions of dollars.
Teen Accused of Killing Charlotte 4-Year-Old Linked to 8 Car Thefts, Police Reveal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 18-year-old accused of killing a 4-year-old boy during a botched car theft in southwest Charlotte last month had a lengthy criminal history involving stolen cars and reckless behavior, according to court records released this week. Police say Anthony Abel Jr. — who was arrested in...
Early voting starts for North Carolina
In-person early voting started Thursday in North Carolina.
10-15-25: Despite New Stats, Uptown Is More Dangerous
Tune in here to this Wednesday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!. Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the latest crime statistics released by CMPD and the growing role of public perception in shaping how residents feel about safety in Charlotte. The department held a press conference...
