Crime & Courts6 drones in Lake Norman town to help police respond to crimes and traffic snarls“The way these systems work, literally, the Mooresville Police Department is going to be an airline pretty much,” chief says.February 18, 2026 at 6:41 PM
‘Tragic’: SC man charged after 4-year old and teen killed in Rock Hill shootoutUpdated February 18, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Italian restaurant permanently closes spot in SouthPark. Here’s what to knowUpdated February 18, 2026 at 7:58 AM
You no longer need to stay up late to make an appointment with the NC DMVFebruary 18, 2026 at 1:56 PM
3 things to know about Hornets star LaMelo Ball’s wrecked Hummer, fleet of carsUpdated February 18, 2026 at 6:55 PM
HomepageMecklenburg commissioner no longer facing order for arrest, court record saysFebruary 18, 2026 at 4:51 PM
North CarolinaBystander sees man repeatedly stabbing woman and rushes to save her, NC cops sayFebruary 18, 2026 at 11:39 AM
North CarolinaOdd traffic stop ends with man in handcuffs stealing cop’s vehicle, NC police sayUpdated February 18, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Crime & CourtsNC woman who made $320K from fake documents on Facebook sentenced to prisonFebruary 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Crime & CourtsRobber of Charlotte Dunkin’, 7-Eleven, Family Dollar gets stiff prison sentenceFebruary 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Crime & CourtsHow Charlotte Post Office worker who stole $8m in checks got a 6-month sentenceFebruary 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalViral TikTok of teens dancing on car prompts new curfew at Birkdale VillageUpdated February 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Crime & CourtsGunshots fired into Mecklenburg commissioner candidate’s home, police chief saysUpdated February 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Crime & CourtsCharlotte tow owner who booted Black drivers during pandemic settles with stateFebruary 17, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Crime & CourtsWoman charged in fatal hit-and-run on Freedom Drive was intoxicated, police sayFebruary 17, 2026 at 10:05 AM
North CarolinaTraffic stop turns dangerous when driver hits gas and drags deputy, NC cops sayFebruary 17, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Crime & Courts911 call for a welfare check leads to body among Charlotte warehouses, CMPD saysUpdated February 17, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Crime & CourtsCharlotte officials say there’s a will to reopen Jail North. What about money?February 16, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Crime & CourtsUkrainian refugee killed alongside boyfriend stationed at Fort Bragg, NC cops sayUpdated February 16, 2026 at 11:37 AM
LocalLocal, state officials to ask McFadden for specifics on juvenile jailUpdated February 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Crime & Courts‘Yes ma’am’: Tiawana Brown admits trying to steal from federal governmentUpdated February 13, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Crime & CourtsBorder Patrol’s Bovino could come back to Charlotte - this time on witness standUpdated February 13, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Politics & GovernmentFact check: Does Mecklenburg trail Wake in ICE pickups from county jails?Updated February 13, 2026 at 9:04 AM
North CarolinaMissing man’s body found at a graveyard. Homicide suspected, NC sheriff saysFebruary 13, 2026 at 6:36 AM
HomepageCounty official blames previous lawyer over arrest warrant, he says not his faultUpdated February 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Crime & CourtsLawsuit claims teenager was repeatedly sex-trafficked at Charlotte motelFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentAfter viral mistake, Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden faces GOP calls to resignUpdated February 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Crime & CourtsCMPD says University traffic enforcement operation yields 64 citations in 2 hoursFebruary 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
ElectionsIn Mecklenburg sheriff’s race, will controversy catch up with Garry McFadden?Updated February 12, 2026 at 10:13 AM