As Mecklenburg County sees the highest drowning deaths, local leaders prioritize swim safety by offering lessons through initiatives

Long hot stretch next week with a long-lasting heat wave. Likely the hottest air of the year!

"I have seen a lot of kids in the road where they should not be."

Residents say speeding and drivers running stop signs continue to put lives at risk at the Oakridge Road and Riddle Mill Road intersection.

Charlotte added more than 6,400 construction jobs in the past year.

Weeks after a federal raid at a northeast Charlotte hotel drew widespread attention, many families affected by the operation are still struggling to recover.

A GoFundMe campaign originally established to assist the family during their quadruplets' birth has reopened.

Firefighters also rescued two residents and one pet from the burning building.

The Hornets received multiple "aggressive" offers for LaMelo Ball before reaching a deal with Minnesota

The Charlotte Hornets have reportedly received multiple aggressive trade offers for star point guard LaMelo Ball.

A tractor-trailer fire on I-77 in Iredell County shut down the northbound lanes for hours early Wednesday morning.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School board's decision to renew the I-Ready tech contract sparks controversy over student screen time.

Sean Michael Fernandez was reported missing Thursday morning and was last seen on foot in Matthews.

The goal was to determine what does it take to build a safer Charlotte.

The truck driver suffered minor injuries. Other trains through North Carolina were delayed or canceled.

Johnny Talbert, accused of killing two in a 2008 robbery, is awaiting extradition to North Carolina from Washington.

Charlotte Douglas Airport gears up for 1.6 million travelers over the July 4th weekend, coordinating safety and efficiency amid a slight dip in passenger numbers.

Police cars, an ambulance, and an armored truck were seen in the area of Kelston Place. Investigators did not say if anyone was arrested.

Charlotte leaders are advancing plans to create the city’s first Office of International Relations, aimed at supporting the city's immigrant community.

Residents say fast-moving riders are making shared paths feel dangerous; A vote could come in August.

Multiple fire departments rescued victims from a crash on Highway 200 Tuesday afternoon.

The fire happened in the Grassy Creek area on June 8, just before 9 p.m.

Avelo Airlines announces new nonstop routes from Concord-Padgett to Florida, offering low-cost travel options to Fort Myers, Orlando, and Tampa starting in November.

A large-scale public safety operation during a boating event on Lake Norman led to 117 vehicle and boat stops and 22 arrests.

The crash happened toward the end of the runway at Foothills Regional Airport in Morganton.

The North Carolina Turnpike Authority will adjust I-485 toll rates starting June 29 to manage demand and ensure reliable travel, as trips surge past 750,000.

​Officers were called to the scenes along Juniper Berry Drive and Norris Avenue overnight Wednesday.

Ronnie Lorenzo Robinson, Jr., 56 is accused of defrauding Medicaid by submitting approximately $735,000 in claims for psychotherapy services that were not provided.

The Hornets were 14th, 18th in the Draft Lottery.

During tonight’s meeting, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Balknight highlighted the district’s academic growth and recent achievements during the superintendent’s report.

Families are still pushing for justice after four people were killed and six years later still no one has been arrested.

A massage therapist sexually abused two women during appointments at Couture Massage Therapy. One of the victims sued as a result. The business recently settled.

The shooting happened on Norris Avenue, off North Graham Street.

The SoapGirls perform at The Milestone in Charlotte on Monday, June 29.

The operations, called Queen City Safe and Center City Weekend High-Visibility Enforcement, occurred from June 19 to June 20, 2026.