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One person was killed in northwest Charlotte on Thursday; CMPD said the case stemmed from domestic violence and they are investigating.

Dispute at furniture factory turns deadly when 85-year-old man pulls gun and kills co-worker, North Carolina police say. The victim was a school board member.

Weddington pitcher Joella Thomas is The Observer’s 2026 softball player of the year after going 27-0 with a 0.75 ERA and 305 strikeouts. Providence’s Micah Kinnaird is coach of year.

Balknight will assume superintendent responsibilities with Hill on paid leave. Take a look at who has preceded her in the district’s unstable history.

An adventurous trek into a Charlotte retention pond turned potentially fatal when a child became trapped in the water, rescuers say. Child hospitalized.

Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur and cold front will collide in Charlotte region, creating scenario of heavy rain, gusty winds and a big drop in temperatures.

An NC Senate bill would repeal the decades-old ban on permanent seawalls and require Coastal Resources Commission rules to regulate permitting and impacts.

Two juveniles and an adult were shot during an “incident” on North Davidson Street in uptown Charlotte’s First Ward, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

Michael Hess of Davidson, NC, who founded Nepal Orphans Home and Papa’s House, was indicted by a grand jury in NC on allegations he had sex with a minor in Nepal.

Coyotes thrive in Charlotte and statewide. Why they rarely attack people, and easy prevention measures to keep pets safe and deter coyotes from your yard.