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Crime & Courts

Deadly gunfight discovered after 911 caller reports home hit by shots, CMPD says

Deadly gunfight discovered after 911 caller reports home hit by shots, CMPD says
The 24-year-old man died after being taken to a hospital, police say.
Updated April 19, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Review: Zach Bryan sings through illness, drops surprise cameo in Charlotte show
Things to do

Review: Zach Bryan sings through illness, drops surprise cameo in Charlotte show

Updated April 19, 2026 at 5:20 AM
For the first time since Helene, a train passes through NC’s Old Fort Loops
Business

For the first time since Helene, a train passes through NC’s Old Fort Loops

Updated April 19, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Crash closes four lanes on Interstate 85 in Charlotte Saturday night
Local

Crash closes four lanes on Interstate 85 in Charlotte Saturday night

April 18, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Blue Line resumes operations after train strikes pedestrian, officials say
Local

Blue Line resumes operations after train strikes pedestrian, officials say

April 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Child, man die in head-on crash on rural NC road. Driver hid in woods, police say
Crime & Courts

Child, man die in head-on crash on rural NC road. Driver hid in woods, police say

Updated April 18, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Missing swimmer’s body recovered from Lake Norman, emergency officials say
Local

Missing swimmer’s body recovered from Lake Norman, emergency officials say

April 18, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Charlotte area residents asked to limit water use as ‘extreme drought’ spreads
Local

Charlotte area residents asked to limit water use as ‘extreme drought’ spreads

Updated April 18, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Some NC schools will close May 1 due to NCAE mass teacher protest in Raleigh
Homepage

Some NC schools will close May 1 due to NCAE mass teacher protest in Raleigh

Updated April 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Thousands of teachers are expected to march in Raleigh on May 1. Is it a strike?
Politics & Government

Thousands of teachers are expected to march in Raleigh on May 1. Is it a strike?

April 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Closed for months, Lake Norman intersection near popular BBQ joint set to reopen
Lake Norman

Closed for months, Lake Norman intersection near popular BBQ joint set to reopen

April 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM
As thousands flock to Lake Norman’s ‘paradise,’ traffic and growth spark concerns
Local

As thousands flock to Lake Norman’s ‘paradise,’ traffic and growth spark concerns

April 17, 2026 at 2:10 PM
‘Cicada’ COVID is spreading & may be more contagious. Latest info for NC
North Carolina

‘Cicada’ COVID is spreading & may be more contagious. Latest info for NC

April 17, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Farmer found ‘unresponsive’ on tractor. It was a homicide, NC sheriff says
North Carolina

Farmer found ‘unresponsive’ on tractor. It was a homicide, NC sheriff says

Updated April 17, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Duke Energy already asked for one bill increase. Why has it filed for another in NC?
Local

Duke Energy already asked for one bill increase. Why has it filed for another in NC?

April 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Handwashing, meat storage issues at Uptown steakhouse: Latest inspections
Food & Drink

Handwashing, meat storage issues at Uptown steakhouse: Latest inspections

April 17, 2026 at 11:31 AM
7 Charlotte stories you need to catch up on. Here’s what to know
Local

7 Charlotte stories you need to catch up on. Here’s what to know

April 17, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Crazy Legs Sports Café opens in Charlotte
Local

Crazy Legs Sports Café opens in Charlotte

Updated April 17, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Uber says NC woman alleging driver assault has ‘zero proof.’ A jury will decide
Crime & Courts

Uber says NC woman alleging driver assault has ‘zero proof.’ A jury will decide

Updated April 17, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Town video of reportedly pantless Mooresville mayor must be released, judge rules
Lake Norman

Town video of reportedly pantless Mooresville mayor must be released, judge rules

Updated April 17, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Uptown tower at Trade and Tryon sees new lease activity and office job growth
Business

Uptown tower at Trade and Tryon sees new lease activity and office job growth

Updated April 17, 2026 at 9:34 AM
‘Full of wonder,’ co-founder of African American Film Critics Association dies at 55
Local

‘Full of wonder,’ co-founder of African American Film Critics Association dies at 55

April 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Gov. Stein touts budget plan. Is NC Senate to blame for lack of teacher raises?
Education

Gov. Stein touts budget plan. Is NC Senate to blame for lack of teacher raises?

Updated April 16, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Wells Fargo workers rally in uptown Charlotte for better pay and union rights
Business

Wells Fargo workers rally in uptown Charlotte for better pay and union rights

Updated April 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
NC evangelist Franklin Graham defends Trump’s Jesus, pope social media posts
Politics & Government

NC evangelist Franklin Graham defends Trump’s Jesus, pope social media posts

Updated April 16, 2026 at 5:11 PM

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