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Charlotte police warn of scammers impersonating officers

September 17, 2025
Scammers are claiming to be CMPD officers, threatening to arrest people if they don’t make an immediate payment to clear a warrant. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are warning residents about an increase in scam calls from people claiming to be CMPD officers, with some using real officers’ names and spoofing department phone numbers.…
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Heavy police presence reported in Steele Creek

September 17, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Heavy police presence was reported in Charlotte’s Steele Creek neighborhood early Wednesday afternoon.  Police activity is centered around Duval Drive near Rivergate Way.  That’s about three miles away from where a 4-year-old boy was shot and killed earlier Wednesday morning.…
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Coolest day of the week with a slight rain chance

September 17, 2025
A few showers expected for Tuesday into Wednesday morning. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rain chances were minimal on Wednesday morning with most of the rain falling close to Greensboro and barely any in Rowan County. Now, the greater Charlotte area will be rain-free for most of the next seven days, except for a spotty rain chance on Saturday night.…
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport unveils largest terminal expansion in history

September 17, 2025
A central highlight is the Queen Charlotte statue, a 16-foot, 3,000-pound bronze sculpture by artist Raymond Kaskey that has been part of the airport since 1990. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Douglas International Airport marked a major milestone this week with the celebration of its Terminal Lobby Expansion (TLE), the largest passenger-facing construction project in the airport’s history.…