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He had reportedly been housed at the jail since 2023. 3 arrested after multiple gang-related drive-by shootings in Union County, deputies say. At least two of the reported shootings, which officers believed were gang-related, happened during August in the Wingate area. Hundreds of Charlotte-area volunteers stuff...

We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Some patchy light rain and drizzle will be possible overnight. The forecast looks pretty nice for Friday and the weekend. Rain chances look low in any one location, we will have intervals of sunshine, and...

A man has been apprehended on multiple felony charges related to break-ins and thefts in Matthews, according to a recent report by the Matthews Police Department. In a social media post, the department shared that investigations by its Criminal Investigations Division identified Mr. Juan Carlos Mancia, born June 14,...

We paid $80 to dine with sporks and strangers. To be exact, we paid $80 for what was promised to us as an "unforgettable 5-course dinner inside an active Mecklenburg County detention center," with meals inspired by commissary items and jail inmates as our fellow guests. Why it matters: It's an incredibly rare...

You know that feeling when you bite into something so good, your eyes close involuntarily and you make that little humming sound that embarrasses your dining companions?. That’s what happens at JD’s Smokehouse in Lenoir, North Carolina, where the brisket sandwich has achieved legendary status among those lucky enough...

Aug. 6. With schools set to open Aug. 25, Mecklenburg County Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date on required vaccinations. All students must be current on their required vaccines by Sept. 24 or they may be excluded from school. Last year, there...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An east Charlotte license plate agency (LPA) on East Independence Blvd will have a new home next week. The agency located in the Independence Promenade Shopping Center will close its doors at noon on August 8 and reopen at 9 a.m. on August 12 at 5309-E East Independence Blvd. […]

Officers alleged that two suspects stole approximately $1,300 in CBD and tobacco products and $2,000 in cash.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen more than 18.5 million passengers during August, making it one of the busiest stretches of the summer. For travelers in the Charlotte region, Allegiant Air is offering a cost-effective option with nonstop flights starting at just $33. The budget...

An inmate has passed away while housed at the county jail, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.