Charlotte Coverage

Coast Guard resumes search for missing Charlotte business owner who disappeared on fishing trip

Jeffrey Kale was last seen around 4 p.m. Saturday on his 32-foot boat off the coast of Oak Island, officials said.

WCNC

Bodies of Charlotte mom, young kids found in her apartment & suspect's vehicle, affidavit says

Benjamin Joseph Taylor will remain in jail without bond for his alleged role in the killing of Markayla Johnson and her two young children in March.

WCNC

Whataburger plans to open its first Charlotte location

The fast food restaurant is planned to be built on Albemarle Road in Charlotte.

WCNC

Ex-basketball coach accused of child trafficking, sex crimes, Anson County deputies say

A Wadesboro man is facing human trafficking and child sex crime charges.

Matthew Ablon (WCNC)

Bond remains at $1 million for boyfriend charged in Allisha Watts' murder

James Dunmore, the man accused of murdering his girlfriend, appeared in court Monday.

Man arrested after missing mother, 2 children found dead in Charlotte apartment

Police charged Benjamin Joseph Taylor, 35, with 3 counts of murder. Final identification of the remains still needs to be made with the medical examiner's office.

WCNC

Missing mother, 2 children found dead in Charlotte apartment

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a triple homicide after discovering three bodies in an apartment while executing a search warrant.

Triple homicide: Missing mother & two children found dead in Charlotte apartment

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a triple homicide after discovering three bodies in an apartment while executing a search warrant.

WRAL Staff

CMPD officer accused of stealing from man he arrested

A statement confirmed the officer is on unpaid administrative leave as an internal investigation continues.

WCNC

Allisha Watts murder: Bond remains at $1 million for boyfriend awaiting trial in jail

James Dunmore, 51, who is charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Allisha Watts, will remain in a Montgomery County jail under a $1 million secured bond.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

16-year-old charged with murder of Charlotte-area student, police say

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say 17-year-old Melakah Corbette was found shot to death in a neighborhood just off Beatties Ford Road in the early morning hours of Feb. 1. At the time, detectives said they didn't believe the shooting to be a random act.

WCNC

Tar Heel Traveler, Brooks Sandwich House in Charlotte

This burger/hot dog spot in Charlotte is a nothing-fancy little place, take-out only, that's been around since 1973 and still run by the Brooks family. What a beloved institution it is--and that love and support was vital in the face of unthinkable tragedy in 2019.

Elon University announces part-time 'Elon Law Flex Program' at new Charlotte campus

The law school said it will be offering admission to applicants to its new part-time Juris Doctor program at Elon's new campus in the South End neighborhood of Charlotte.

WRAL staff

Multiple students injured in bus crash in Charlotte

Eight West Mecklenburg High School students were taken to the hospital for evaluation after a school bus crash in west Charlotte Tuesday morning, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools said.

Bus crash sends at least 8 students to hospital in Charlotte, officials say

Eight West Mecklenburg High School students were taken to the hospital for evaluation after a bus crash in west Charlotte Tuesday morning, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools said.

Man intentionally set neighbor's apartment on fire while she was inside, court documents say

However, the neighbor whose apartment Henderson is accused of setting on fire told WCNC Charlotte that her apartment was not set on fire. She says Henderson set his own apartment on fire.

WCNC

More than 200 Charlotte teachers must pay back bonuses they were mistakenly issued

More than 200 high school English teachers have to pay over $1,000 to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools after they were mistakenly issued bonuses that were intended for new teaching recruits.

WCNC Charlotte

Live music ahead: 100+ big concerts in North Carolina

There are some major concerts coming up in North Carolina in 2024. From country to rock, there is a little something for everybody!

Charlotte public driver attacked by agitated passenger

Surveillance video captured a violent incident on a city bus in Charlotte. A passenger confronted a driver before he started throwing punches.

NC will get $12M for school mental health counselors, Kamala Harris says

Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Charlotte to highlight the latest actions by the administration to reduce gun violence.

WCNC Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police shoot man early Saturday morning

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said the SBI is investigating after officers shot and killed a man on Saturday morning.

Myles Harris, WCNC

Minority-owned marketplace in Charlotte looks to expand

Three months after Southern Lion opened in Carolina Place Mall, owner Sonja Nichols has finalized plans to expand next spring.

After release of body-camera video, Charlotte police defend officer's punches during arrest

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released body camera video Tuesday of a controversial arrest that happened in November. The video shows officers arresting Christina Pierre and Anthony Lee, who were sitting on a bench outside a Bojangles.

WRAL Staff

Charlotte police release body camera videos of controversial arrest

A Mecklenburg County judge, citing "compelling public interest," ordered the release of videos related to the incident.

Foo Fighters announce two shows in NC in 2024

On Monday, The band announced they are adding stops in Raleigh and Charlotte to their Everything or Nothing at All Tour in 2024. Nova Twins will join the band at their two stops in the Tar Heel State.

Joseph Ochoa, WRAL multiplatform producer