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Hundreds protest Ballantyne YMCA sale. Charlotte nonprofit says it’s not budging

Hundreds protest Ballantyne YMCA sale. Charlotte nonprofit says it’s not budging
“Something smells fishy” “Moments of nope” “Legal? Yes Moral? no” were among the many signs at the south Charlotte protest attended by over 200.
Updated July 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM
911 call at 7 a.m. Sunday leads to body in southeast Charlotte, CMPD says
Crime & Courts

911 call at 7 a.m. Sunday leads to body in southeast Charlotte, CMPD says

Updated July 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
PHOTOS: Hundreds protest sale of Morrison YMCA
Local

PHOTOS: Hundreds protest sale of Morrison YMCA

July 12, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Shielded records & stripped money. How NC’s new budget alters college discipline
Education

Shielded records & stripped money. How NC’s new budget alters college discipline

July 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
90 mph tornado toppled camper with a person inside during Charlotte-area storms
Weather News

90 mph tornado toppled camper with a person inside during Charlotte-area storms

July 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Police identify the man who was shot dead in Charlotte on Friday night
Crime & Courts

Police identify the man who was shot dead in Charlotte on Friday night

Updated July 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
2K without power in Charlotte as dangerously hot temps, more storms on the way
Weather News

2K without power in Charlotte as dangerously hot temps, more storms on the way

Updated July 11, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Fireball seen hurtling over North Carolina was not a meteor, experts say
Local

Fireball seen hurtling over North Carolina was not a meteor, experts say

July 11, 2026 at 11:31 AM
37-year-old woman electrocuted after Tuesday storms down power line in Charlotte
Weather News

37-year-old woman electrocuted after Tuesday storms down power line in Charlotte

Updated July 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
‘Ma’am, do you need an ambulance?’ Footage details brutal CATS bus assault
Crime & Courts

‘Ma’am, do you need an ambulance?’ Footage details brutal CATS bus assault

July 11, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Severe storms leave thousands without power in the Charlotte area, Duke Energy says
Weather News

Severe storms leave thousands without power in the Charlotte area, Duke Energy says

Updated July 10, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Can NC police seize someone based on an anonymous tip? Court offers new guidance
North Carolina

Can NC police seize someone based on an anonymous tip? Court offers new guidance

Updated July 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Charlotte staff pauses data center focus group after City Council kept in the dark
Politics & Government

Charlotte staff pauses data center focus group after City Council kept in the dark

July 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Woman injured after walking into CATS train in South End on Thursday
Local

Woman injured after walking into CATS train in South End on Thursday

Updated July 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Ahead of Ballantyne YMCA protest, here’s the latest on the controversial sale
Business

Ahead of Ballantyne YMCA protest, here’s the latest on the controversial sale

Updated July 10, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Mecklenburg SNAP recipients reach a low. Why? And who’s filling the gap?
Local

Mecklenburg SNAP recipients reach a low. Why? And who’s filling the gap?

Updated July 10, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Classic soap in fountain prank gets 2 men charged with felonies, NC sheriff says
Crime & Courts

Classic soap in fountain prank gets 2 men charged with felonies, NC sheriff says

July 10, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Sports cars, ‘fraud,’ adultery: Bitter court feud over Rep. Tricia Cotham’s dad
Crime & Courts

Sports cars, ‘fraud,’ adultery: Bitter court feud over Rep. Tricia Cotham’s dad

Updated July 10, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Ex-NC public housing boss, husband sentenced for stealing taxpayer money
Crime & Courts

Ex-NC public housing boss, husband sentenced for stealing taxpayer money

Updated July 10, 2026 at 12:11 PM
At what age can you get out of jury duty in NC? Age requirements to serve
Know Your 704

At what age can you get out of jury duty in NC? Age requirements to serve

July 10, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Vatican’s excommunication affects Charlotte-area Catholic church. What it means
Local

Vatican’s excommunication affects Charlotte-area Catholic church. What it means

Updated July 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
‘Marinara covered in mold:’ 2 Charlotte restaurants earn ‘B’ grades
Know Your 704

‘Marinara covered in mold:’ 2 Charlotte restaurants earn ‘B’ grades

July 10, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Charlotte staff left City Council in dark on data center focus group: ‘Ridiculous’
Politics & Government

Charlotte staff left City Council in dark on data center focus group: ‘Ridiculous’

Updated July 9, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Lake Norman’s dining scene is booming. See what’s new — and hot.
Food and Drink

Lake Norman’s dining scene is booming. See what’s new — and hot.

July 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Test-drive tricks got thieves into luxury car dealerships — then federal court in NC
Crime & Courts

Test-drive tricks got thieves into luxury car dealerships — then federal court in NC

July 9, 2026 at 5:34 PM

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