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Calls for emergency services have been released in connection with a stabbing on the CATS light rail in northeast Charlotte that left one person hurt earlier this month. The calls reveal witnesses' perspectives of the situation and the aftermath of the scene. The stabbing happened on Friday, Dec. 5, on the CATS light near North Brevard Street and East 25th Street. Oscar Solorzano is accused of sta...

An explosion at a home in Salisbury left at least 12 firefighters hurt on Monday. The situation began on Laurel Street near North Long Street around 4:56 p.m., according to the Salisbury Police Department. Firefighters arrived and found a heavy fire at a home. As firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, an explosion happened inside the home. The home's roof collapsed after the explosion. The ex...

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in east Charlotte early Monday morning. Officers responded to a shooting on North Sharon Amity Road, near the intersection with Lynnville Avenue, around 3 a.m. on Monday. Medic initially transported the victim to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, but the victim was later pr...

The man accused of stabbing another man on a CATS light railcar in December 2025 is now facing federal charges, the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Court records reviewed by WCNC Charlotte on Dec. 11, 2025, show that 33-year-old Oscar Solorzano is now charged with committing a terrorist attack or violence against a mass transportation system. He is also charged with re-entry of a removed...

Mecklenburg County Court records show a man who was the victim in a stabbing on the CATS light rail was arrested on Wednesday. Kenyon Dobie, 24, faces charges of assault serious bodily injury (SBI), assault on a pregnant woman, assault on a female, domestic violence, and three counts of communicating threats. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/cats-light-rail-stabbing-victim-arrest...

The Charlotte Area Transit System's ability to track and enforce bans is facing renewed scrutiny after a man prohibited from using CATS property allegedly stabbed another rider on the light rail on Friday, Dec. 5. Oscar Solarzano, who was on CATS's banned list, was aboard the rail line when he allegedly committed the attack, raising questions about how the transit agency monitors individuals barre...

Charlotte City Council addressed Friday's stabbing  on the light rail Monday night, less than four months after the deadly stabbing of Iryna Zarutska prompted increased security measures on public transportation. Mayor Vi Lyles said she has requested CATS to provide an update on the transit security plan this week. "Everyone deserves to feel safe in Charlotte, and that remains this council's prior...

A man is in custody after a reported stabbing on the Charlotte Area Transit System Blue Line light rail early Friday evening, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said. Medic confirmed it responded around 5 p.m. near the stop along North Brevard Street and East 25th Street. One person was being treated for serious injuries, according to the agency. On Saturday morning, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dep...

As freezing temperatures settle into the region, Gastonia’s warming center is seeing more people walk through its doors, and organizers say they need volunteers to keep up with the growing demand. This year, the center moved from the Salvation Army to Unity Baptist Church, a new location outside of downtown Gastonia along North Myrtle School Road. While the setup is simple, the space offers essent...

Davidson’s Christmas celebration kicks off tonight with big crowds, festive traditions, and a focus on safety as the Giving Tree Village brings the community together. Every day, WCNC Charlotte is streaming the latest news, weather, traffic and more that impacts you on its streaming platform WCNC+ . Download WCNC+ on your TV and watch for free today on your preferred streaming platform like Roku ,...

The message from regional business leaders Tuesday was clear: Charlotte’s economy is strong — and 2026 could be even stronger. At the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s annual Economic Outlook, CEOs and economic experts said the last several years have laid the foundation for record growth across the region. Robust job creation, major corporate announcements, and the passage of the Mecklenburg...

 One of the Queen City’s biggest days of giving is officially underway.   Giving Tuesday Charlotte, led by SHARE Charlotte, is celebrating its 12th year — and organizers say the movement has already generated more than $52 million in impact for local nonprofits since it began. The annual day of generosity is part of the global Giving Tuesday initiative, but Charlotte was among the first cities in...

Charlotte Douglas Airport is packed with delays and cancellations. Some travelers missed flights despite arriving 3 hours early due to hours-long traffic jams. Every day, WCNC Charlotte is streaming the latest news, weather, traffic and more that impacts you on its streaming platform WCNC+ . Download WCNC+ on your TV and watch for free today on your preferred streaming platform like Roku , Amazon...

Is Black Friday still as popular as it used to be? Let's connect the dots.  Holiday shopping fever began in 1924 with the original Christmas ad - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - kicking off the holiday shopping season. The term "Black Friday" didn't enter the national conversation until the late 1980s, when retailers turned it into an unofficial holiday. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/articl...

The Charlotte Rescue Mission will welcome more than 130 volunteers this Thanksgiving Day to help serve hundreds of meals to individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity across the Queen City. The annual Thanksgiving outreach — one of the organization’s largest events of the year — brings together volunteers from local churches, businesses, and community groups in Charlotte who prepare,...

The holiday season arrives in Uptown Charlotte Wednesday evening as thousands prepare to line Tryon Street for the 79th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade — a “feast of light” and one of the city’s most cherished traditions. It kicks off at 5:30 p.m., transforming Uptown into a vibrant corridor of music, color, and community spirit. The route stretches along Tryon Street from 9th Street...

Closing arguments are expected to begin Monday in the murder trial of two men charged with killing Brooks' Sandwich House co-owner Scott Brooks in December 2019.  Terry Connor and Steven Staples face murder, kidnapping and robbery charges in the death of Scott Brooks, who was killed at his family's restaurant in NoDa on Dec. 9, 2019.  On Friday, the state called its final witness to the stand. Dr....

Friday, Nov. 21, marks three years since missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari was last seen in public. The last known video taken of her shows the then-11-year-old getting off her school bus around 5 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2022. Her mother Diana Cojocari and stepfather Christopher Palmiter did not report her missing for another three weeks, investigators say. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/...

Protesters gathered in Charlotte's University area on Wednesday, voicing opposition to ongoing Border Patrol operations and sharing personal stories of family members deported to Mexico. Maria Bautista joined demonstrators carrying signs and chanting "No more CBP," driven by memories of her father, who was deported to Mexico last year. "I don't want anyone else to feel how I felt and I just feel t...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will not offer remote learning despite requests from parents fearful of Border Patrol operations in their communities, even as more than 30,000 students stayed home Monday amid heightened anxiety over federal immigration enforcement. Parents packed a school board meeting Tuesday night, demanding the district provide a hybrid learning option while immigration operation...

Video shows Border Patrol agents arresting two U.S. citizens in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood neighborhood Monday morning after accusing them of honking their horn to alert others that troops were in the area, according to witnesses and family members. Dramatic video captured the moment agents took the two women into custody following a chase down Central Avenue. The women were later released with cit...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents resumed making arrests in Charlotte on Sunday, the second day of Operation "Charlotte's Web." Commander Gregory K. Bovino posted about multiple arrests on his X feed, stating each person has a criminal history and emphasizing the purpose of CBP's presence in Charlotte. The continued enforcement operations drew protests from residents voicing opposition to...

Leaders from across Mecklenburg County are holding a press conference Friday morning to address reports that Border Patrol agents could be deployed to Charlotte as soon as Saturday.   The event, taking place at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, is expected to be the first public discussion by local officials seeking clarity on the federal operation. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/artic...

Even as President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the government shutdown, experts warned that recovery for federal programs and services won't be immediate. "There will be some delay in terms of the immediacy," Michael Bitzer, a political science professor with Catawba College, said. Bitzer said reopening the government is just the first step in a longer process before operations return to...

Now that Mecklenburg County voters have approved a sales tax increase to fund decades of transit improvements, Charlotte City Council is moving forward with selecting members for the new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) Board of Trustees.   Interviews for council-appointed seats begin Wednesday, Nov. 12, and will continue through Saturday, Nov. 15. Read more: https://www.wcnc.co...