Security measures praised after arrest at J.W. Clay station
A man is banned from the Charlotte Area Transit System after police said he had a knife on him on the light rail on Thursday.
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Developer denies Concord warehouse tied to ICE detention center
A developer is pushing back against reports that a warehouse in Concord could be converted into an ICE detention center, saying no conversations have taken place with federal agencies about using the property for that purpose.
US House rejects aviation safety bill
An aviation safety bill proposed after the deadly mid-air collision in January 2025 in Washington, D.C. is not moving forward for now.
Transportation organization explores whether it can withdraw support for toll lanes
As the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization studies whether the group has the authority to withdraw its support of the controversial I-77 south tolls project.
New Michael Whatley digital ad features stabbing video of Iryna Zarutska
A new digital ad from Republican US Senate frontrunner Michael Whatley shows Iryna Zarutska’s final moments on the light rail when she was stabbed to death.
Iryna Zarutska back in national spotlight; Trump rebukes Democrats’ response during speech
Six months after Iryna Zarutska was killed on a Charlotte light rail train, her mother sat inside the House chamber Tuesday night as President Donald Trump detailed the attack during his State of the Union address.
Text a tip to CATS: New reporting option for light rail and bus riders
The Charlotte Area Transit System is making it easier for people to report concerns while on board the light rail or bus.
Four taken into ICE custody at Mecklenburg County Courthouse
Four people are in ICE custody after being arrested at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse on Tuesday.
Two men arrested after Dollar General employee theft in SW Charlotte
Two men are in custody after police say one of them stole from a Dollar General employee while she was on the job.
North Carolina lawmakers reveal State of the Union guests
North Carolina lawmakers unveiled who their guests will be for Tuesday night’s State of the Union address.
Debate over I-77 toll lanes heats up at Charlotte City Council meeting
$1.8M contract for new exit lane at Charlotte airport
$41 million contract for new fire station at Charlotte airport
City Council to vote on accepting $3.4M Homeland Security grant
Charlotte to add 145 affordable housing units with city funding
Charlotte’s first electric fire truck is out of commission after a month
Democrats face off in NC99 primary as incumbent votes to overturn governor vetoes
Father charged after attacking son’s accused killer at courthouse
Kim Thomas’ accused killer confesses to being at home day she died
Parent company that runs variable tolls on I-77N on shortlist for south lanes
Veto overrides have Charlotte lawmaker facing 2 challengers
Road rage leads to deadly shooting in Food Lion parking lot
Homicide suspect attacked outside Mecklenburg County courtroom
Teen sentenced for role in Charlotte Jack in the Box killing
DoorDash driver pleads guilty in fatal shooting of teen
Man accused of firing shots arrested at a light rail stop
Gaston County strikes arrest warrant for Meck Commissioner
Local candidate’s property struck several times in drive-by
Sheriff candidate Ricky Robbins dominates Mecklenburg County fundraising race
Panthers players donate to challenger in Mecklenburg County sheriff race
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