CMPD posted an alert about an assault-with-a-deadly-weapon investigation in University City; investigators are asking for tips and video from residents.

Charlotte’s council committee is debating whether council members should join interviews for some city contracts; supporters want oversight, critics warn of conflicts.

North Carolina's unemployment rate held at 3.8% in January while the Charlotte area stayed near lows. Manufacturing lost more than 11,000 jobs even as health care and construction added roles.

A federal judge sentenced an armed felon to more than eight years after prosecutors say he fired rounds into an occupied Charlotte apartment; ATF Charlotte and CMPD assisted.

A longtime Wells Fargo finance manager alleges she was penalized after asking to work from home for medical reasons; a judge refused to dismiss the case. A jury trial is set in Charlotte.

CATS warns of heavy crowds this weekend and recommends the Blue Line, Gold Line and buses to avoid traffic. Multiple big events converge in Uptown.

Grammy‑winning conductor Kwamé Ryan reflected on his Grammy win and the musical moments that shaped his career in a new WCNC interview.

A CMPD officer was arrested in Locust and charged with DWI and an expired registration. CMPD Internal Affairs has opened a probe and placed the officer on unpaid leave.

Sealed Air, the Charlotte maker of Bubble Wrap and CRYOVAC, was taken private on April 9 in a $10.3B buyout by CD&R, ending its public trading.

A motorcyclist identified as Nelson Lee Graves was killed after a pickup truck ran a red light and struck his Harley at Stallings Road and Guion Lane; police are investigating.

Sunny today with a high near 78°F and a warm weekend ahead. Low humidity and a statewide burn ban mean skip backyard burns for now.

Northwood Ravin has launched the final phase of Providence Row near SouthPark, adding about 144 apartments and 26 townhomes to the 36‑acre site. The move completes a multi‑phase redevelopment that began in 2019.

Lincoln County deputies say the treasurer of Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church was arrested after investigators allege roughly $80,000 was diverted from the congregation’s account.