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Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Samaritan’s Purse providing free lunches to federal workers amid government shutdown

November 3, 2025

The meals will be available daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at five locations across North Carolina until the government reopens. “I’m not a politician, but if I were, I would get the government reopened immediately,” said Franklin Graham, president and CEO of both organizations.…

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.…

Reward on the table for information in deadly shooting of Chesterfield County teen

November 2, 2025

Jacob Duncan was 13 years old when deputies say a stray bullet killed him in January 2024. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is now offering a reward less than two years after a teenager was killed while at home with his family.…

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.…

“We Built This” Historic Rosedale Exhibit!

March 31, 2022

Historic Rosedale is pleased to present We Built This; Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina, a traveling exhibit from Preservation North Carolina. We Built This is part of an educational program about the history and legacy of Black builders and craftspeople in North Carolina.…