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SBI wants license-plate scanners covering ‘all entrances and exits’ to NC
The SBI wants license plate scanners on all entrances and exits to North Carolina, expanding a pilot program amid privacy concerns and local pushback.
Gunfire in the middle of the night kills one person, wounds a second, CMPD says
911 call just before 2 a.m. leads police to two people with gunshot wounds, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say. One has died, and the other remains hospitalized.
CMPD raids east Charlotte gambling arcade, seizes nearly $40,000 and 62 devices
CMPD searched 999 Arcade on East Independence Boulevard, seizing $37,983, 62 fish gambling devices, firearms and electronics during an undercover probe.
Carolina Panthers release 2026 NFL schedule. Here’s where and when they play
Carolina Panthers host nine home games in NFL regular season scheudle, including Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens. Panthers in prime time 3 times.
Growth jolt: Charlotte added more people over the past year than any other US city
Census estimates show Charlotte added 20,700+ residents from 2024–25 while Fort Mill, York and other Charlotte suburbs posted the region’s fastest growth rates.
Ethics committee confirms NC’s Rep. Edwards under sexual harassment investigation
The House Committee on Ethics confirmed an investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards over alleged sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.
‘Everybody’s excited’: Heist Brewery to reopen in NoDa nearly 2 years after fire
Heist Brewery in NoDa will reopen after a major remodel following a July 2024 kitchen fire, adding 100-plus seats and expanded bar by Memorial Day weekend.
House passes bail transparency bill following Ukrainian refugee’s death in Charlotte
The House approved a bill requiring DOJ to list jurisdictions using cashless bail after the death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail.
Two people die in south Charlotte crash after vehicle veers into oncoming traffic
A Ford Mustang crossed into oncoming lanes on Westinghouse Boulevard in south Charlotte, striking a Chevrolet Camaro. Two Mustang occupants died at the scene.
3 NC metros have among the worst driving commutes in the US. Here’s where & why
A national survey ranked commute times in North Carolina cities Mooresville, Wake Forest and Hillsborough among worst in the US, leading to feelings of burnout.