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Crime & Courts

Forsyth County sheriff’s deputy dies on duty. A memorial stands outside office

Forsyth County sheriff’s deputy dies on duty. A memorial stands outside office
Kaleb Mitchell died in a crash Saturday morning, according to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office.
March 7, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Man pleads guilty after robbing Birkdale Village jewelry store with sledgehammer
Crime & Courts

Man pleads guilty after robbing Birkdale Village jewelry store with sledgehammer

March 7, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Woman dies in chain-reaction crash after exiting her car on I-77, NC troopers say
Local

Woman dies in chain-reaction crash after exiting her car on I-77, NC troopers say

Updated March 7, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Gunshot victim died as police were attempting ‘life-saving measures,’ CMPD says
Crime & Courts

Gunshot victim died as police were attempting ‘life-saving measures,’ CMPD says

Updated March 7, 2026 at 11:10 AM
2 people injured in Saturday morning shooting in west Charlotte
Crime & Courts

2 people injured in Saturday morning shooting in west Charlotte

March 7, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Explosive growth in NC homeschooling population leads to more programs for them
Education

Explosive growth in NC homeschooling population leads to more programs for them

Updated March 7, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Mooresville upsets North Mecklenburg, heads to its first NCHSAA state championship
High School Sports

Mooresville upsets North Mecklenburg, heads to its first NCHSAA state championship

Updated March 6, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Silfab Solar plant in Fort Mill to remain closed through the weekend
Local

Silfab Solar plant in Fort Mill to remain closed through the weekend

Updated March 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Hundreds against Silfab pack Fort Mill park, vow to keep fight to move plant
Local

Hundreds against Silfab pack Fort Mill park, vow to keep fight to move plant

Updated March 6, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Anti-Silfab group gathers at Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill
Local

Anti-Silfab group gathers at Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill

Updated March 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
UNC won’t release results of its months-long investigation into School of Civic Life
Education

UNC won’t release results of its months-long investigation into School of Civic Life

March 6, 2026 at 12:07 PM
After 30 years, rape survivor’s testimony leads to sentence in Charlotte cold case
Crime & Courts

After 30 years, rape survivor’s testimony leads to sentence in Charlotte cold case

March 6, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Woman tied 11-year-old girl to bed, denied her food as punishment, NC cops say
News

Woman tied 11-year-old girl to bed, denied her food as punishment, NC cops say

Updated March 6, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Eastland Sports Complex, a $67M youth sports hub, coming to Charlotte
High School Sports

Eastland Sports Complex, a $67M youth sports hub, coming to Charlotte

Updated March 6, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Grand jury indicts Sycamore Brewing’s former co-owner on rape and 8 other charges
Crime & Courts

Grand jury indicts Sycamore Brewing’s former co-owner on rape and 8 other charges

Updated March 6, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Garry McFadden’s key to 2026 primary victory? Voters in Charlotte’s ‘crescent’
Elections

Garry McFadden’s key to 2026 primary victory? Voters in Charlotte’s ‘crescent’

Updated March 6, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Some lanes of southbound I-85 reopen after crash kills 2 near Concord, NCDOT says
News

Some lanes of southbound I-85 reopen after crash kills 2 near Concord, NCDOT says

Updated March 6, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Six Flags sells seven amusement parks for $331M. What it means for Carowinds
Business

Six Flags sells seven amusement parks for $331M. What it means for Carowinds

March 6, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Did Mecklenburg Democrats’ anger at Trump, MAGA oust two incumbents?
Elections

Did Mecklenburg Democrats’ anger at Trump, MAGA oust two incumbents?

Updated March 6, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Armed robber at a Charlotte Wells Fargo takes more than $1,000
Crime & Courts

Armed robber at a Charlotte Wells Fargo takes more than $1,000

March 6, 2026 at 10:32 AM
NCDOT will explore I-77 tolls tunnel as it welcomes ‘innovative’ designs
Politics & Government

NCDOT will explore I-77 tolls tunnel as it welcomes ‘innovative’ designs

Updated March 6, 2026 at 10:12 AM
NC gas prices continue steep climb as Middle East war upends world oil markets
Business

NC gas prices continue steep climb as Middle East war upends world oil markets

March 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Dilworth block to be transformed by over 400 apartments, a restaurant and hotel
Business

Dilworth block to be transformed by over 400 apartments, a restaurant and hotel

Updated March 6, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Charlotte breaks ground on $67-million sports complex at site of old mall
Sports

Charlotte breaks ground on $67-million sports complex at site of old mall

March 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Citizen stopped twice by feds in Charlotte files for $1.25 million in damages
Politics & Government

Citizen stopped twice by feds in Charlotte files for $1.25 million in damages

March 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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