Charlotte/ Community & Society
Published on September 17, 2019
Top Charlotte news: Man arrested, charged with human trafficking; company to bring 1,000 jobs; morePhoto: Scott Oves/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Charlotte.

Man, woman involved in 'unspeakable violent acts'

A man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking for crimes that happened at two Pineville hotels: one on Centrum Parkway and the other on Pineville-Matthews Road, according to police.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Realtors: More millennials buying Charlotte homes with record-low interest rates

First-time homeowner Cole Roach said he's saving hundreds of dollars a month, compared to his buddies with similar-sized apartments nearby.

Read the full story on WCNC.

Shooting on Elon Street 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a shooting on Elon Street in northwest Charlotte.

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Man, dog escape house fire in west Charlotte

The man inside the home said he was asleep on the couch when the smell and taste of the smoke woke him up. 

Read the full story on WCNC.

Company bringing 1,000 'fintech' jobs to Charlotte

Better.com describes itself as a direct lender dedicated to providing a fast, transparent, digital mortgage experience, backed by superior customer support.

Read the full story on WCNC.


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