Driver Dies in Single Vehicle Crash on I 40 in Catawba County as Speed Is Considered a Possible Factor
A man died in Catawba County after crashing his Honda Civic into trees off I-40. Speed may have been a factor. He was transported to the hospital but did not survive. The investigation is ongoing.
$3.2 Billion I-77 Express Lanes Project in Charlotte Sparks Debate Over Progress and Neighborhood Peace
The NC Department of Transportation announced a $3.2 billion project for express lanes in South Charlotte, which has been met with community concerns over potential noise and disruption.
CMPD Cold Case Unit Identifies Victim From 2016 Discovery Using Advanced DNA Testing in Charlotte
CMPD identified Kenneth McCarthy as the victim whose remains were found in 2016 using investigative genetic genealogy. Efforts by Othram Labs and volunteer genealogists contributed to solving the cold case.
Charlotte Firefighters Extinguish Uptown Home Blaze in 22 Minutes, No Injuries Reported
Charlotte firefighters extinguished a house fire in Uptown on Sunday, with no injuries reported due to functional smoke alarms. The fire started from a seized compressor motor in a chest freezer, causing over $80,000 in damages.












