21-year-old man dies while being held at Mecklenburg County jail, officials say
Investigation launched into death of 21-year-old inmate being held at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina officials say.
Feds could fix ‘Iryna’s Law’ crowding in Charlotte jail
An internal email and U.S. attorney talks suggest federal inmate housing could fund Jail North’s reopening as Charlotte grapples with jail overcrowding.
Ned Jarrett, a NASCAR hall of fame driver and racing family patriarch, has died
NASCAR great and hall of famer Ned Jarrett died at age 93 on Thursday at his home in Newton, N.C., surrounded by his family, according to a statement.
Richard Childress knew Kyle Busch had big plans, just like Dale Earnhardt Sr. did
Richard Childress, owner of car for Kyle Busch when NASCAR Cup Series legend died, opened up on Busch, his comparisons to Dale Earnhardt Sr., at Michigan race.
Suburban Charlotte manufacturer closing, will lay off over 110 people by August
Bedding Plant in suburban Charlotte, DownLite, will close its Monroe NC warehouse, laying off all 113 workers by August after being bought by Live Comfortably.
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Mecklenburg, other counties Saturday
The state issued a Code Orange air quality alert Saturday for Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Rowan counties. Stay indoors, officials advised at-risk groups.
Mansion with ties to one of America’s Founding Fathers for sale in NC mountains
A mansion with ties to one of America’s Founding Fathers is for sale in the North Carolina mountains for $9.75 million.
Richard Childress knew Kyle Busch had big plans, just like Dale Earnhardt Sr. did
Richard Childress, owner of car for Kyle Busch when NASCAR Cup Series legend died, opened up on Busch, his comparisons to Dale Earnhardt Sr., at Michigan race.
Mansion with ties to one of America’s Founding Fathers for sale in NC mountains
A mansion with ties to one of America’s Founding Fathers is for sale in the North Carolina mountains for $9.75 million.
Wanted man who crashed car spotted riding past deputies in Lyft, NC sheriff says
A man wanted in South Carolina on multiple extradition warrants tried to elude N.C. deputies by catching a Lyft ride after crashing his car, investigators said.