Crime & CourtsDeadly gunfight discovered after 911 caller reports home hit by shots, CMPD saysThe 24-year-old man died after being taken to a hospital, police say.Updated April 19, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Things to doReview: Zach Bryan sings through illness, drops surprise cameo in Charlotte showUpdated April 19, 2026 at 5:20 AM
BusinessFor the first time since Helene, a train passes through NC’s Old Fort LoopsUpdated April 19, 2026 at 8:33 AM
LocalBlue Line resumes operations after train strikes pedestrian, officials sayApril 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Crime & CourtsChild, man die in head-on crash on rural NC road. Driver hid in woods, police sayUpdated April 18, 2026 at 10:47 AM
LocalMissing swimmer’s body recovered from Lake Norman, emergency officials sayApril 18, 2026 at 8:48 AM
LocalCharlotte area residents asked to limit water use as ‘extreme drought’ spreadsUpdated April 18, 2026 at 4:53 PM
HomepageSome NC schools will close May 1 due to NCAE mass teacher protest in RaleighUpdated April 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Politics & GovernmentThousands of teachers are expected to march in Raleigh on May 1. Is it a strike?April 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Lake Norman Closed for months, Lake Norman intersection near popular BBQ joint set to reopenApril 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM
LocalAs thousands flock to Lake Norman’s ‘paradise,’ traffic and growth spark concernsApril 17, 2026 at 2:10 PM
North Carolina‘Cicada’ COVID is spreading & may be more contagious. Latest info for NCApril 17, 2026 at 1:19 PM
North CarolinaFarmer found ‘unresponsive’ on tractor. It was a homicide, NC sheriff saysUpdated April 17, 2026 at 12:34 PM
LocalDuke Energy already asked for one bill increase. Why has it filed for another in NC?April 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Food & DrinkHandwashing, meat storage issues at Uptown steakhouse: Latest inspectionsApril 17, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Crime & CourtsUber says NC woman alleging driver assault has ‘zero proof.’ A jury will decideUpdated April 17, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Lake Norman Town video of reportedly pantless Mooresville mayor must be released, judge rulesUpdated April 17, 2026 at 9:38 AM
BusinessUptown tower at Trade and Tryon sees new lease activity and office job growthUpdated April 17, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Local‘Full of wonder,’ co-founder of African American Film Critics Association dies at 55April 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EducationGov. Stein touts budget plan. Is NC Senate to blame for lack of teacher raises?Updated April 16, 2026 at 5:24 PM
BusinessWells Fargo workers rally in uptown Charlotte for better pay and union rightsUpdated April 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC evangelist Franklin Graham defends Trump’s Jesus, pope social media postsUpdated April 16, 2026 at 5:11 PM