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Crime & Courts

He spent six months in Charlotte’s jail for a killing. Then prosecutors let him go

He spent six months in Charlotte’s jail for a killing. Then prosecutors let him go
“Justice requires the case be dismissed,” Mecklenburg prosecutors wrote in a motion tossing the murder and armed robbery charges.
April 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
‘Lot of confusion’: Daughter says parents never had issues before Charlotte killing
Crime & Courts

‘Lot of confusion’: Daughter says parents never had issues before Charlotte killing

April 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM
A key adviser to Hugh McColl in making Bank of America a powerhouse dies at 83
Business

A key adviser to Hugh McColl in making Bank of America a powerhouse dies at 83

April 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Viral video shows loose horse struck by car in uptown Charlotte. Two men charged
Local

Viral video shows loose horse struck by car in uptown Charlotte. Two men charged

April 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Serial killer pleads guilty to killing NC native + 7 other women. What to know
Crime & Courts

Serial killer pleads guilty to killing NC native + 7 other women. What to know

Updated April 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Leandro lawsuit is dead. But NC public school supporters say fight isn’t over
Politics & Government

Leandro lawsuit is dead. But NC public school supporters say fight isn’t over

April 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Thinking of going to grad school in NC? See what programs ranked highest
North Carolina

Thinking of going to grad school in NC? See what programs ranked highest

Updated April 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Developer defends $20 million Lake Norman hotel, spa and cottage homes project
Business

Developer defends $20 million Lake Norman hotel, spa and cottage homes project

Updated April 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
DeCarlos Brown Jr. found incompetent to proceed in Charlotte light rail killing
Crime & Courts

DeCarlos Brown Jr. found incompetent to proceed in Charlotte light rail killing

Updated April 8, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Charlotte ranked the ‘stickiest’ city in the US. Here’s what to know
Local

Charlotte ranked the ‘stickiest’ city in the US. Here’s what to know

Updated April 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Both NC Senate candidates are talking about high prices. Who will voters believe?
Elections

Both NC Senate candidates are talking about high prices. Who will voters believe?

April 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
2 big-name athletic brands coming to Charlotte Premium Outlets. Here’s when
Business

2 big-name athletic brands coming to Charlotte Premium Outlets. Here’s when

April 8, 2026 at 11:17 AM
What is your NC landlord required to fix? See state rules for rentals
Local

What is your NC landlord required to fix? See state rules for rentals

April 8, 2026 at 10:29 AM
NFL running back Emanuel Wilson shares why it’s important for him to work out at Johnson C. Smith
Local

NFL running back Emanuel Wilson shares why it’s important for him to work out at Johnson C. Smith

April 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Miss North Carolina remembered for ‘undeniable’ impact after her death at 22
Education

Miss North Carolina remembered for ‘undeniable’ impact after her death at 22

April 8, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Charlotte immigrant responds to President Trump's threats to the Iranian civilization
Local

Charlotte immigrant responds to President Trump's threats to the Iranian civilization

Updated April 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Board approves a Virginia builder’s 200-plus Lake Norman townhomes
Lake Norman

Board approves a Virginia builder’s 200-plus Lake Norman townhomes

Updated April 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Defiant Mooresville mayor will not resign after no confidence vote by town board
Lake Norman

Defiant Mooresville mayor will not resign after no confidence vote by town board

Updated April 8, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Why NC school leaders won’t give up after Leandro ‘disappointment’ for kids
Education

Why NC school leaders won’t give up after Leandro ‘disappointment’ for kids

Updated April 8, 2026 at 11:25 AM
New DHS secretary vows to ‘ease the pain’ after slow WNC Helene recovery under Noem
Politics & Government

New DHS secretary vows to ‘ease the pain’ after slow WNC Helene recovery under Noem

Updated April 8, 2026 at 10:33 AM
‘Outrage button’: Mecklenburg leaders urge NC legislators to nix property tax cap
Politics & Government

‘Outrage button’: Mecklenburg leaders urge NC legislators to nix property tax cap

Updated April 8, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Tanker explosion kills person, injures second at Mooresville beverage company
Lake Norman

Tanker explosion kills person, injures second at Mooresville beverage company

Updated April 8, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Mecklenburg County buys land to expand Idlewild Park in Matthews
Local

Mecklenburg County buys land to expand Idlewild Park in Matthews

Updated April 8, 2026 at 9:22 AM
After being stabbed and shot, women’s boxing legend rebuilt her life in Charlotte
Local

After being stabbed and shot, women’s boxing legend rebuilt her life in Charlotte

Updated April 8, 2026 at 6:51 AM
New life in Charlotte for old Wachovia Center tower: People will live there
Business

New life in Charlotte for old Wachovia Center tower: People will live there

April 8, 2026 at 5:07 AM

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