AA pilot declares emergency after lightning strikes London-to-Charlotte flight
A lightning strike prompted the pilot of a Charlotte-bound American Airlines flight to declare an emergency and return to its airport in London, England.
Here’s a look at Juneteenth events in the Charlotte region for 2026
As Charlotte communities prepare to honor Juneteenth, festivals, celebrations will bring people together to reflect on history, freedom and Black culture.
NC legislators want criminal probe into DSS workers over Charlotte child’s death
NC House Oversight Committee wants DA Spencer Merriweather to consider charges against Mecklenburg social services employees over Dominique Moody death.
Wrong-way driver pleads guilty to killing a man on a Charlotte road
A wrong-way driver pleaded guilty to killing a man on a Charlotte road and was sentenced to prison, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office said.
2 injured after big rig jackknifes on Interstate 85 in Charlotte, Medic says
Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a crash on Interstate 85 in Charlotte on Saturday that involved a jackknifed 18-wheeler, Medic reported.
E. Osborne Ayscue Jr., Charlotte trial lawyer and mentor, dies at 92
E. Osborne “Ozzie” Ayscue Jr., a prominent Charlotte trial lawyer, died at 92; he led legal organizations on the local, state and national levels
2 injured after big rig jackknifes on Interstate 85 in Charlotte, Medic says
Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a crash on Interstate 85 in Charlotte on Saturday that involved a jackknifed 18-wheeler, Medic reported.
We held a Pride festival in our small, conservative NC town
When I first opened the business in 2023, I wanted to be sure we weren’t rocking any boats when it came to things that might be viewed as political.
These 5 restaurants announced Charlotte openings this week. Catch up quick
Catch up on five new and upcoming Charlotte restaurants, from Zamindar’s fine dining in South End to Big Papa’s empanadas and a new Concord brunch spot.
‘Horrified’: NC tennis pro faced child sex allegations years before recent arrest
The former tennis professional arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office last week over child sex charges faced similar allegations decades before.