Residents question promised 24/7 armed security at uptown parks
Community members say they were promised around-the-clock armed security at city parks, but a month after the supposed start date, they say the guards are rarely present, if at all.
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Gunfire erupts at children’s baseball game in west Charlotte
A baseball tournament on Sunday ended early after a shooting took place near Harding University High School.
‘Cool down’: MEDIC prepares for weekend in Queen City with high temperatures
The Queen City is a host of lots of shows, games, and activities. And many of them are outdoors.
Armed guards now patrolling Uptown Charlotte parks amid safety push
Mecklenburg County has implemented a new security service to patrol three parks in Uptown Charlotte, including Romare Bearden Park, with armed guards as part of enhanced safety measures.
‘Hard choices’: Parents struggle to secure child care in Iredell County
In 2024, five child care facilities closed in Iredell County, resulting in a loss of 120 spaces for children, but it doesn’t even begin to to touch the surface of the growing emergency.
Evictions surge in Mecklenburg County, prompting urgent calls for housing support
Mecklenburg County is facing a housing crisis, with eviction filings reaching the highest levels in North Carolina.
Town commissioners vote to disband Wingate Police Department
The future of the Wingate Police Department will be decided tonight as town commissioners vote on whether to disband the agency and contract with the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
Family’s holiday trip turns tragic as 27-year-old killed outside Charlotte club
A family visit from Georgia to Charlotte for a 4th of July gathering turned tragic when 27-year-old Gabriel Lee was killed in a shooting early Saturday morning.
‘American dream’: 20 people celebrate naturalization, citizenship on Independence Day
Twenty people in Charlotte became United States citizens on Independence Day.
Charlotte fire recruit hailed as hero for attempting to save man in Mint Hill
A Charlotte fire recruit, David Edwards, is being hailed as a hero after attempting to save a man’s life on Highway 218 in Mint Hill.
NC Senate to consider bill requiring autopsies in fire deaths after Rowan County murder case
Family of Khari Wilkes to host memorial walk as search for suspects continues
Charlotte non-profit pushes for A/C mandate in rentals amid extreme heat
Shooting erupts at west Charlotte block party, one injured
6 charged in gang-related kidnapping, brutal assault in Indian Trail
“Enough is Enough”: Statesville community reeling after two deadly shootings in one day
Hundreds expected to protest along Concord Parkway Saturday
Teen who survived near-drowning to graduate high school against all odds
Lake Norman patrols will stay in place despite commission dissolving
Dashcam shows speeding car slam into local auto dealer, causing $75K in damage
Parents demand transparency after Randolph Middle School principal, assistant principal suspended
Secret Service recovers multiple skimming devices in statewide EBT fraud crackdown
Crisis Assistance Ministry faces major budget cut despite pleas for full funding
Woman speaks out after brutal attack at Charlotte light rail station
Stolen phones from South End bars tracked to different state, county
Charlotte small businesses sound the alarm amid drop in retail spending
Gastonia festival organizers face new costs as city ends free staffing support
‘I was angry’: Charlotte mother speaks out after arrest at Randolph Middle School
Car crashes into Ballantyne Jewelers’ entrance; repairs could take months
Mooresville man fights Parkinson’s one punch at a time
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