State, local police recapture teen who fled custody during doctor’s visit
Alberto P., a juvenile, was apprehended by state and local authorities in east Charlotte at approximately 5 a.m. Tuesday after escaping custody on June 25.
Police seek public’s help identifying suspect in arson, theft at Lake Norman Charter School...
Just before 7 a.m. on Monday, crews responded to a fire behind the school on Hambright Road.
1 person sent to hospital following west Charlotte shooting, MEDIC says
One person was sent to the hospital following a shooting in west Charlotte, MEDIC said.
Suspect charged for murder of man killed near southwest Charlotte light rail stop
On Sunday, August 3, 29-year-old Steven Downing Jr. was charged with murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Local Actress Proud to Call Fort Mill Home, Shines in BET Show
Taylor Farrar is quickly making a name for herself in the world of acting. Originally from Fayetteville, Georgia, the twenty something actress moved to Fort Mill several years ago. Having...
3rd Earthquakes Strikes NC Rainforest in Less Than 30 Days
This morning at 4:29am, another earthquake shook the NC rainforest near Rosman for the 3rd time in less than 30 days. The new quake measured 2.0 on the Richter scale and had a depth of 1.9 km, according to the USGS. Earthquakes have been increasing in frequency around the Charlotte...
Mecklenburg County Offers Low-Cost Pet Surgeries To Help Ease Shelter Overcrowding
Pet surgeries in Mecklenburg County now cost as little as $25 for cats and $65 for dogs. The county started this program as shelters hit their limits. Officials want fewer strays on Charlotte's streets. At the county clinic, prices vary by animal size and sex. Male dogs cost $65, females...
Free Car Seat Safety Checks Offered by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police in August
Charlotte parents and guardians, mark your calendars for a hands-on safety opportunity you won't want to miss. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) announced on their social media platform that free car seat checks are being offered at the Freedom Division/West Service Center this month. The address for...
Suspect charged following string of vehicle break-ins in Union County
UNION COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man faces several charges after a string of vehicle break-ins in a neighborhood near Stallings. On August 2, Stallings police officers, alongside Union County deputies, responded to the 15000 block of Castlebridge Lane for a report of a person breaking into vehicles. Upon...
Charlotte-area man shot by deputies after chase in Richmond County; SBI investigating
A man shot by deputies in Richmond County is from the Charlotte area.