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Apartments have been seriously damaged after a fire broke out early Tuesday morning in east Charlotte . It happened on English Hills Drive, not far from the intersection of East W.T. Harris Boulevard and Albemarle Road. "I opened my front door, and there's a fire truck," Brianna Peoples said. "I was asleep, we were both asleep. It was very quiet, I woke up, I was smelling fumes. I just woke up bec...

Charlotte's late-night food scene is experiencing significant growth from South End to Uptown, but health officials are raising concerns about vendors operating without proper permits and safety oversight.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault at the Carowinds theme park. WCNC Charlotte reviewed an incident report that said the assault was reported Sunday evening. Details were scarce, but the police report said the victim was a teenager. The victim's identity is withheld in the report because they are a minor. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/n...

Prominent Charlotte civil rights attorney James Ferguson died this week. He was 82.   Ferguson, who was born in Asheville, was a key figure in the desegregation of Charlotte schools in the late 1960s. In a 2012 interview, Ferguson said he was inspired to become a civil rights attorney by the Greensboro sit-ins. Later, he and a group of friends fought to desegregate public facilities in his hometow...

A 17-year-old was shot and killed Friday night at the Pageland Watermelon Festival in South Carolina, police said. The shooting happened Friday evening during the festival on July 18. Pageland police officials confirmed the teen died in a statement released Saturday. The victim was identified as Sean Davis at a prayer vigil on Sunday. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/teen-killed-...

A Heat Advisory has been issued for Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union County from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. today and until 8 p.m. for Stanly, Anson and Richmond county's. Today (Friday) through the weekend, the WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team is keeping folks weather alert due to feels-like temperatures at or above 103 degrees. This threshold (of 103 or higher) is normally when heat-related illnesses...

In a year marked by rising public concerns about teen violence and a recent string of crimes in Uptown Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is set to deliver its 2025 Mid-Year Public Safety Report Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the Command Center of the Law Enforcement Center in Uptown. While city residents continue to seek answers and solutions to recent incidents involving...

The town of Wingate voted to dissolve its police department in a meeting on Tuesday. Town leaders voted 4-1 in favor of the motion. The Union County Sheriff's Office will take over policing of the area. The dissolution comes after a termination letter was sent to a Wingate police officer who beat brain cancer, sparking outrage in the town. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/officer...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have confirmed the identity of a man killed in a weekend shooting in Uptown as 37-year-old Arleigh Bryant. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. Sunday, near Encore Nightclub in Uptown's First Ward, where Bryant worked.  The deadly gunfire came just one day after another shooting occurred nearby, sparking concern and calls for action from residents and city leaders. CMPD...

One person was killed and five others were hurt in an Uptown Charlotte shooting Sunday morning, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.   The shooting happened in a popular nightlife area on North College Street, close to First Ward Park and E. 7th Street, around 2 a.m. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/1-dead-multiple-people-in-hospital-after-uptown-charlotte-sh...

Tens of thousands of people are expected to gather in Charlotte this weekend for the NAACP's national convention, marking the first time in nearly three decades that the civil rights organization has held its annual meeting in the Queen City. The convention begins Saturday at the Charlotte Convention Center and runs through July 16, with organizers expecting between 10,000 and 12,000 attendees. Re...

Major changes are coming to Interstate 77 in Mooresville as crews begin construction on a massive 10-lane bridge as part of the North Carolina 150 widening project.   Starting at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 14, the right lane on both sides of I-77 at Exit 36 will permanently close for crews to start the first phase of widening the bridge to 10 lanes on N.C. 150. There will also be nightly closures as n...

After considerable back and forth, Gastonia opened a temporary indoor cooling station for homeless and vulnerable residents when the heat index rises to 95 degrees or above.   The cooling station is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Gastonia at 107 S. Broad Street, with tables, chairs, bottled water and a public restroom. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gaston...

The Monroe City Council will hold a meeting Tuesday at 4 p.m. to discuss a proposed vote of no-confidence against Mayor Robert Burns.   According to the official meeting agenda, the no-confidence discussion is based on several concerns. Among these concerns, Burns' "continued use of the City’s logo and City address to communicate personal views on topics not related to local governance and repeate...

Election season is beginning in the Queen City.   Candidate filing officially opens on July 7 at 8 a.m. and runs through July 18 at noon, setting the stage for the 2025 municipal elections in Mecklenburg County. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/election-filing-begins-mecklenburg-county/275-bb674464-c10e-4617-886d-de2c578dff59 WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather po...

A massive proposed development could transform more than 550 acres of largely untouched land in the city of Concord , but it’s far from a done deal. D.R. Horton has submitted plans for “Concord Farms,” a large-scale, mixed-use community slated for the area along George W. Liles Parkway and Weddington Road. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/concord-mixed-use-developm...

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is bracing for a busy Fourth of July travel week—part of what experts call one of the most heavily traveled holiday periods on record. According to AAA, a staggering 72.2 million Americans are traveling from June 28 through July 6, with 5.84 million expected to fly — a 1.4% increase from last year and the highest air travel volume ever recorded for the...

Duke Energy Carolinas wants to raise monthly electric bills $10.38 for residential customers in South Carolina starting March 2026.   Duke Energy requested the rate hike because it wants a 7.7% increase in annual revenue, about $150.5 million, to support investments in power grids, improve storm readiness and enhance its generating fleet.   Residential customers would see the highest price hike. T...

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is issuing a warning to residents and visitors after a recent surge in cell phone thefts in South End. According to CMPD, thieves are targeting patrons at popular bars, restaurants, and outdoor patios — especially during peak evening hours. Police say the thefts happen in an instant, often without the victim realizing it until it’s too late. Phones are b...

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced Sunday he will not seek reelection, just one day after President Donald Trump launched an attack on him via Truth Social, accusing the senator of betraying conservative values and failing North Carolina. In a fiery post, Trump accused Tillis of supporting a “68% Tax Increase,” undermining the tobacco industry, and backing costly energy projects. He also cr...

Duke Energy is expressing its gratitude to customers across the Carolinas after the region's first major summer heat wave pushed electricity usage to record highs this week. On Tuesday June 24, the company set a new summer peak usage record of 35,269 megawatt-hours, surpassing the previous summer high of 34,439 megawatt-hours from July 2024. The all-time record remains 37,260 megawatt-hours, set i...

Construction at the controversial Silfab Solar facility in York County is on pause after investigators toured the facility and found employees who aren't permitted for the ongoing project.   York County says that's a workplace violation.   Separately, the Silfab facility has drawn neighborhood backlash from concerned residents. Some folks living in the area say they're worried about air pollution...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders approved major updates to how the district will support students experiencing homelessness and those in foster care.   Some students carry more than just a backpack to school. They also carry questions and concerns about where they’ll sleep. Now CMS is stepping in, making modifications and creating new policies for students facing difficult circumstances.   So...

Bank of America Stadium is transforming into a global soccer stage Tuesday evening as Portuguese powerhouse Benfica takes on German giants Bayern Munich in a high-stakes FIFA Club World Cup match. While the 3 p.m. kickoff promises world-class entertainment for Charlotte soccer fans, the real story may be unfolding in the hours leading up to the match — both in terms of economic impact and heat saf...

The WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team had issued a Weather Alert for Monday through Thursday due to the threat of extreme heat.  Between Monday and Thursday, peak heat index values will near 102 degrees, if not higher. Regardless of the heat index, highs will peak in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees, with the most intense heat between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/wea...