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New CMPD police chief named

November 3, 2025

Estella Patterson, who previously served as Chief of Police in Raleigh, will officially begin her new role on Dec. 1. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The city of Charlotte announced Friday Estella Patterson will serve as the next Chief of Police for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.…

Yes, you can safely discard pumpkins in the yard or compost without hurting wildlife

November 3, 2025

With so many pumpkins heading straight to the landfill yearly, Morgan Rafael told WCNC Charlotte it’s better for the environment to recycle them instead. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After Halloween is dead and gone, you might start thinking about getting rid of those pumpkins.…

Missing elderly man reported in Chesterfield County

November 2, 2025

Deputies say 81-year-old John Skeens was traveling back to the area from Charlotte, but hasn’t been heard from since. He has early signs of dementia and may be confused or disoriented. A photo of Skeens shows he has short black hair, a black goatee, and gray-green eyes.…

Mecklenburg County to share plans on how it will devote $740K to help those who rely on SNAP

November 2, 2025

County leaders will hold a news briefing at noon on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center on Stitt Road in Charlotte. Among those present will be county manager Mike Bryant, community resources department director Yulonda Griffin, deputy county manager for health and human services Dr.…

Water pipe being repaired in west Charlotte

November 2, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Repairs are underway for a water pipe in west Charlotte on Sunday evening. A WCNC Charlotte photographer spotted water flooding at an intersection along Freedom Drive near the Stewart Creek Greenway Trailhead. Around 8:30 p.m., Charlotte Water confirmed crews had started repairs.…

Woman dies while in custody due to medical emergency at Mecklenburg County jail, sheriff’s office says

November 2, 2025

While she was taken to a hospital, deputies said she died early Sunday morning. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 51-year-old woman died early Sunday after being found unresponsive at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Sandi Hill was discovered unresponsive in her housing unit at approximately 11:40 p.m.…

A boy bonded with Greg Olsen while awaiting a heart transplant. Eight years later, they reunited

November 2, 2025

Bryson Shupe, from Conover, was just as surprised on his trip to Green Bay when he reunited with his hero! GREEN BAY, Wis. — Carolina Panthers legend Greg Olsen made the trip Sunday to call the game against Green Bay as a commentator.…

Student dies after injury in Rowan County school parking lot

November 2, 2025

The injury happened on Oct. 29 in the parking lot at Jesse C. Carson High School. CHINA GROVE, N.C. — Rowan-Salisbury Schools announced that a student died days after an injury that happened in a school parking lot. The district said the incident, which happened on Oct.…

Panthers pull off second-largest upset in franchise history with Packers win

November 2, 2025

Only once have the Panthers pulled off a bigger upset. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ryan Fitzgerald’s game-winning 49-yard field goal gave the Carolina Panthers a monumental win over the Green Bay Packers. The successful kick was significant for a few reasons: It came on a windy day at Lambeau Field, pushed the Panthers to a winning record, and solidified Carolina’s epic win against the odds.…

Overnight sprinkles and sunny for Monday

November 2, 2025

Most of the rain that falls Sunday will be east of I-77. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight: Cloudy with a few very isolated showers, especially east of I-77, with a low-pressure system moving up the coast. Lows will drop down into the upper 40s overnight and into Monday morning.…