Rush hour killing reported along Monroe Road in southeast Charlotte, CMPD says
Someone was killed along Monroe Road Tuesday and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say they are not looking for a suspect. It happened around 6:15 p.m. in the 9100 block of Monroe Road, and police have not said what type of weapon was used. The location is a commercial strip south of McAlpine Creek Park. “Officers responded
$300 million federal grant to boost passenger rail projects across North Carolina
North Carolina has been awarded $300 million in federal funding to improve safety, reliability and capacity along the Piedmont passenger rail corridor between Raleigh and Charlotte. A grant from the Federal Railroad Administration will fund the Piedmont Corridor Safety Program, including upgrades to the route used by A
Uptown Charlotte food trucks hope earlier closing time is reconsidered
For the last two months, these halal vendors say they've been forced to close at midnight, three to four hours earlier than normal.
Three men charged in connection with attempted theft, burning of copper wires near NoDa,...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Three men have been charged with allegedly attempting to steal copper wire near NoDa, court documents say. Around 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 11, officers responded to the 3500 block of Robinson Circle about a suspicious person. The caller reportedly said that people were attempting to steal
Three rescued on Mountain Island Lake after being pushed downstream
The victims recovered onto the HFD boat so they could be reunited with family onshore.
Three arrested after CMPD officer was injured during call for service
Three suspects were charged in connection with the incident during the call for service. Edward Wright, 48, has been charged with larceny, burning personal property, malicious use of explosive to damage property, felony conspiracy, possession of stolen goods, first degree trespass and injuring utility wires/fixtures. S
NTSB’s full report on the 2025 fatal I-485 crash outlines probable cause, rules for...
Officials said the teen driver received his driver's license 18 days before the crash.
Ohio-Based Bank Plans 55 Branches and 350 Jobs Across Carolinas by 2027
Huntington National Bank will open 55 branches across North and South Carolina. They'll add 350 employees by 2027. The Ohio-based financial institution has centered much of its leadership and strategy in Charlotte since entering the market in 2023. The bank operates 11 branches in the Carolinas. Three sit in Charlotte:
Gaston County man sentenced for multi-million dollar fencing scheme
Ronald Dale Lynn, 58, was sentenced to 30 months in prison and two years of supervised release for operating a multi-million dollar fencing scheme involving stolen retail merchandise.
NC Attorney General investigates Charlotte tow company over $200 police fee
A Charlotte towing company is charging vehicle owners an extra $200 fee when police are called to towing disputes, prompting an investigation by North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s office.

















