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5/9/2026 9:00:17 PM

CMPD launches National Police Week with moving annual tribute ride to DC

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Launch National Police Week With Annual D.C. RideEvery May, law enforcement agencies across the country pause to honor their fallen. For the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police D...

5/8/2026 9:05:53 PM

Ronald McDonald delivers National Anthem vocals at Knights minor league game

Unexpected Performance Steals the Show at Minor League GameIn a surprising moment that buzzed through the stadium, the nation’s most recognizable fast-food clown delivered a live rendition of the nati...

5/1/2026 3:18:33 AM

Ex-pro skateboarder convicted of molesting kids he was paid to mentor in Charlotte

Ex-Pro Skater Convicted of Child Sex Crimes in CharlotteA former professional skateboarder and mentor to abused children has been found guilty on multiple child sex crime charges in Charlotte, North C...

4/28/2026 7:03:38 AM

'Bashed up': Topgolf patrons stunned as car tears across Charlotte driving range

Car Plows Through Charlotte Topgolf Range, Sending Golfers Scrambling for CoverA chaotic scene unfolded at a Charlotte-area Topgolf facility as patrons dodged an out-of-control vehicle that crashed th...

4/27/2026 1:04:26 AM

Man busted at Charlotte airport for targeting NC family with con scheme

Suspected Scammer Detained at Charlotte Airport After Allegedly Targeting a North Carolina FamilyAuthorities have taken a man into custody at Charlotte Douglas International Airport this week in conne...

4/26/2026 7:07:34 PM

Five Charlotte 49ers land undrafted free agent deals plus tickets to NFL rookie camps

Charlotte 49ers Find NFL Pathways After Draft WeekendWhile most national headlines focused on the mock draft festivities and the names read off the stage in Detroit, a quiet wave of opportunity swept ...

4/20/2026 9:01:30 PM

Assault Cases Expose Troubling Gaps in NC Strangulation Law

Recent Assault Rulings Expose Gaps in State Strangulation StatutesA series of court decisions in recent assault cases has cast a harsh light on what legal experts and advocates call significant shortc...

4/19/2026 11:16:25 PM

Tragedy Strikes as Light Rail Train Hits Pedestrian in Charlotte

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Light Rail Train in Northeast CharlotteCharlotte's light rail service was disrupted for hours Tuesday following a fatal collision between a train and a pedestrian. The inc...

5/8/2026 9:06:21 PM

Five arrested, nine guns seized in SW Charlotte apartment raid.

Five Taken Into Custody, Nine Weapons Confiscated at Charlotte Apartment ComplexAuthorities in southwest Charlotte took decisive action this week at a local apartment complex, resulting in five arrest...

5/4/2026 9:11:31 PM

Hornets achieve key milestone in new practice facility development

Charlotte Hornets Achieve Key Construction Goal for New Performance Venue The Charlotte Hornets organization recently observed a significant milestone as workers completed the final steel beam instal...

5/1/2026 1:18:54 AM

Teens admit guilt in fatal shooting of 15-year-old Charlotte boy

Teens Enter Guilty Pleas in Fatal Shooting of Fifteen-Year-Old in Southwest CharlotteTwo teenagers have officially admitted their roles in the killing of a 15-year-old boy, a case that has shaken the ...

4/27/2026 1:04:42 AM

Rapid Hispanic growth reshapes Catholic church in Charlotte as local parishes expand

Hispanic Population Boom Spurs Catholic Church Expansion in CharlotteThe substantial rise in the Hispanic community across the Charlotte region is prompting a significant institutional response from t...

4/26/2026 7:08:04 PM

CMPD takes armed teen off streets with stolen gun and 420 grams of narcotics

Juvenile Apprehended With Stolen Firearm and Massive Drug Supply Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers have taken a juvenile into custody following the discovery of a concerning cache of n...

4/24/2026 7:18:33 AM

Charlotte puppeteers transform horror movies into unforgettable night of monsters and laughs at monthly mashup

Ghoul's Night: Charlotte Puppeteers Put a Fresh Twist on Horror Film ScreeningsCasual horror fans might file in for jump scares from a blockbuster. But a distinct group of Charlotte-based puppeteers i...

4/20/2026 9:01:02 PM

Future Data Centers Must Slash Water and Energy Use

Charlotte Official Calls for New Rules on Data Center Water and Energy UseA Charlotte city council member is advocating for a new regulatory framework to manage the significant water and electricity c...

4/17/2026 1:16:55 AM

Krispy Kreme's Dutch Debut: Get Ready for Glazed Goodness

Krispy Kreme to Open Doughnut Shop in the Netherlands This Year as Part of Global ExpansionAmerican doughnut giant Krispy Kreme has announced its sweet entry into the Dutch market, with plans to open ...

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6/17/2026 3:20:52 PM

One VDOT worker, two others hospitalized after crash shuts down I-95 North in Richmond.Stay focused Safe

I-95 North Accident in Richmond Sends VDOT Worker to HospitalAn incident involving a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crew member along Interstate 95 northbound in Richmond led to a hospit...

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6/17/2026 3:18:34 PM

Richmond launches free city hall open houses to solve neighborhood problems face-to-face

Richmond ‘Conversation Series’ Fosters Community Dialogue in New Urban InitiativeA new series of public forums is drawing residents across Richmond together, aiming to bridge divides on pressing local...