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‘I’m a US citizen!’ | Video shows CBP agents handcuffing woman in Charlotte

November 15, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As US Customs and Border Patrol began its operation in Charlotte on Nov. 15, 2025, a handful of encounters with agents were reported across the city. This included an encounter near a bar and grill on South Boulevard that a man said led to his truck’s window being smashed.…

Protestors in Uptown Charlotte decry CBP operation

November 15, 2025

A protest held at First Ward Park saw several Charlotteans out with signs and chants as the operation began on Nov. 15, 2025. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — First Ward Park in Uptown was the scene of a large protest in the afternoon Saturday, Nov.…

Warm highs and gusty winds expected this weekend

November 15, 2025

Wind gusts will pick up Saturday afternoon and peak on Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This weekend Increasing clouds for your Saturday afternoon with high temperatures over 10° above average in the mid 70s. Wind gusts will increase over the next 24 hours, nearing 25 mph.…

Mecklenburg leaders, residents brace for Border Patrol, say federal silence fuels concern

November 15, 2025

Key questions remain unanswered, including how many agents will be involved, what their mission entails, and how long the operation will last. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Democratic leaders across Mecklenburg County say they still have no real answers from the federal government about the U.S.…

Charlotte Art League to rebrand as Queen City Art

November 15, 2025

Charlotte Art League will unveil a new Queen City Art identity at Saturday’s fundraiser, expanding its mission for local artists and education. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Art League is rebranding as Queen City Art, marking a new chapter for on of the city’s longest-running creative nonprofits.…

Fatal shooting in Uptown Charlotte under investigation

November 15, 2025

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a fatal shooting at 7th and Davidson in Uptown after finding a victim with a gunshot wound Friday night. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A homicide investigation in Uptown is underway following a fatal shooting Friday night at the intersection of 7th Street and Davidson Street.…

Rock Hill Police searching for suspect accused of burglarizing pharmacy

March 16, 2021

Police posted a video of the burglary on their YouTube page and are hoping someone can identify the suspect.…

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Dragon helps put out fire: Charlotte Knights mascot seen helping put out uptown Charlotte fire

March 10, 2021

This time, the dragon helped extinguish a fire. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Knights mascot Homer the Dragon flipped the script Tuesday: he helped put out a fire. When a small brush fire broke out in a flower bed near Truist Field and Romare Bearden Park, the Charlotte Fire Department said, “Homer was in the neighborhood and assisted Charlotte Fire Engine 4 with putting the fire out.”…

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Gaston County leaders confront homelessness crisis

March 10, 2021

Gaston County Commissioners voted Tuesday to create an intergovernmental agency task force on homelessness. GASTONIA, N.C. — Gaston County commissioners met Tuesday and voted unanimously to create a homelessness task force. The task force will review how many people are homeless, what barriers people face seeking help, and review potential solutions.…

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Several coyote attacks recently reported in the Carolinas

March 10, 2021

The attacks happened in Greensboro but several Charlotte-area neighborhoods report recently spotting coyotes too. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The start of spring signals the middle of the mating season for coyotes. They’ve recently been spotted all across the Carolinas from Greensboro and Charlotte to Fort Mill.…