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Rowan County man arrested on kidnapping, assault charges
Authorities arrested Don Allen Parson Jr. after a week-long search, charging him with multiple offenses, including domestic assault.…
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Atrium Health earns top patient safety grades in North Carolina
Atrium Health earned more “A” ratings for patient safety than any other NC health system in Leapfrog’s Spring 2026 report, spotlighting its dedication.…
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‘A major moment’: Reactions from officials pour in after Mayor Vi Lyles announces her resignation
The Charlotte mayor will resign on June 30 to spend time with family, marking a pivotal moment in leadership as the city officials react to the announcement.…
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Man dies 9 months after moped crash in east Charlotte
Elijah Smoot, who has been hospitalized since the crash in August 2025, has died. Police are investigating the incident amid pending toxicology results.…
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Suspect rams deputy, leads chase through Mooresville before crashing into gas station: Sheriff
A traffic stop turned chaotic when a driver allegedly struck a deputy and fled — crack cocaine and an outstanding warrant were found after the chase.…
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CMPD arrests 4, including a juvenile, after traffic stop uncovers multiple firearms
A traffic stop by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police led to the arrest of four people, revealing four firearms, including one stolen and another modified.…
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Nearly 80 pounds of meth seized during Cabarrus County traffic stop
An ICE detainer was issued for the suspect, who is being held under a $1 million bond on drug trafficking charges.…
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Crash involving a school bus in University City area leaves 1 hurt
One person was hurt in a school bus crash in the University City area. It’s unclear if students were aboard.…
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A New Shade of Blue: Estella Patterson Prepares to Lead CMPD
By Angela Lindsay
Estella D. Patterson officially assumed the role of chief of police with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) in December 2025, making her the first woman in Charlotte’s history to hold the position. Patterson, who was born in Colon, Panama, where her military father was stationed, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her Master of Science in criminal justice from the University of Oklahoma.…
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Charlotte’s Rise as a Hub for Black-Owned Businesses
By Derik Hicks
Charlotte has long been known as one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast. Now, recent data from LendingTree shows the city is also becoming a significant hub for Black entrepreneurship.
According to LendingTree’s 2023 study analyzing data from the U.S.…