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‘Devastating’ | Family speaks after man killed in Uptown Charlotte shooting while he was at work

July 17, 2025

Authorities continue to investigate the tragic shooting of Arleigh Bryant in Uptown Charlotte as two suspects remain in custody. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Arleigh Bryant was taking a break from work when he was shot and killed in Uptown Charlotte early Sunday morning, robbing him of the chance to return home to his children ever again.…

Charlotte honors John Lewis: 22 marches inspire ‘good trouble’ spirit

July 17, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Folks across Charlotte joined together Thursday to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis. Thursday marks five years since Lewis’s death. In recognition of this impact, community marches were held in the Charlotte area and beyond called Good Trouble Lives On.…

Indiana fugitive arrested in North Carolina for rape and child molestation charges

July 17, 2025

A man wanted in Indiana for rape and child molestation charges was arrested in Iredell County, North Carolina, officials said. MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A man wanted in Indiana for rape and child molestation charges was arrested in Iredell County, North Carolina on Wednesday.…

City of Chester secures $334K grant to boost policing and public safety

July 17, 2025

The grant will be used to hire three full-time police officers over a three-year period. CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — After years of administrative delays, city of Chester officials are finally putting a long-awaited federal grant to use – and say the impact will be felt far beyond city limits.…

CMPD reports violent crime drops 25% in first half of 2025

July 17, 2025

CMPD’s mid-year report shows homicides dropped 29% with violent crime significantly down from this time last year. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released its 2025 mid-year crime report Thursday, with the department reporting a significant drop in violent crime compared to the same period last year. …

Child missing on Lake Norman, authorities searching area

July 17, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Authorities are searching for a child last seen on the shore of Lake Norman. The child was last seen on the shore near Catalina Drive near Mooresville, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators did not release any details about the child.…

Dangerous heat index values move into the Charlotte area tomorrow

July 17, 2025

Feels-like temperatures will flirt with the low-mid 100s through the weekend. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Highest heat index in Charlotte Thursday was 99 degrees with a high temperature of 94. This made the 11th day in a row of highs at or above 90.…

SC primate testing facility given warning from USDA

July 17, 2025

The USDA warned Alpha Genesis after 22 monkeys died from carbon monoxide poisoning. YEMASSEE, S.C. — The USDA issued a warning against the primate research company, Alpha Genesis, following the death of 22 monkeys at its South Carolina facility. On July 2, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture issued an official warning to Alpha Genesis, Inc.…

Edwin Peacock running for Charlotte City Council at-large seat

July 17, 2025

Peacock replaced Tariq Bokhari on the council earlier this year. Peacock filed for the race on Thursday. He’s not a newcomer, either. He held the job 15 years ago and this summer was named an interim Council member to replace Tariq Bokhari, who left for a job in the Trump administration.…

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.…