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Lanes reopen after crash on I-77 southbound
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All lanes of Interstate 77 southbound ahead of Exit 4 for Nations Ford Road have reopened, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. At one point, two of three lanes of I-77 were closed. The right shoulder remained closed for longer. For the latest breaking...
Jason: UNC's Top 10 Players in 2024
Ranking the best players on North Carolina's roster based off an extensive offseason evaluation by Inside Carolina's scouting expert. Inside Carolina scouting expert Jason Staples spent the offseason closely reviewing last season's game film and his notes from the spring in order to evaluate the 2024 North Carolina roster. He's authored detailed scouting reports for every returning player on the team expected to be a significant contributor this season -- subscribers can access them all by clicking here.
One dead after tree falls on Charlotte apartment building, neighbors say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was killed when a tree crashed through an apartment building in Plaza Midwood early Monday morning, neighbors said. The incident happened a little before 2 a.m. at an apartment complex at Commonwealth Avenue and Morningside Drive. Neighbors told WCNC Charlotte that a person who lives on the third floor was killed when the tree fell into the building. Medic said one person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
CMPD to release midyear crime stats for Charlotte
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police is releasing its midyear crime stats on Monday. The update will be given at 1 p.m. The first half of the year did not come without severe pains for the department. Four law enforcement officers were killed when a US Marshals Task Force attempted to serve a warrant […]
Monday Outlook: Spotty showers plague the forecast in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Spotty Showers and Afternoon Storms will plague the forecast as we kick off this new Work Week. Look for low 60s and mid to upper 60s to start off the day with partly to mostly cloudy skies locked in. Morning showers will also start the work week as overnight rain […]
Charlotte-based free mobile library makes books more accessible
Books on the House is a nonprofit book collective making reading accessible to people in the Charlotte-area.Why it matters: "If you want to succeed, you read," executive director Kat Varner tells Axios. Context: Varner co-founded Books on the House with her former mentee, Jesse Brown, in 2023. With a shared value for reading and sustainability, the two came up with the idea for a free bookmobile full of recycled books. What they're saying: "Growing up, I didn't have the opportunity to access books like other kids did or participate in book fairs," Jesse Brown, co-founder and director of outreach...
Making up for May: Kyle Larson, Hendrick savor Brickyard redemption moment with Indy fans
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The last time that Kyle Larson had a special orange-white-blue paint scheme on his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, he was suiting up and showing up to Charlotte Motor Speedway, fresh from Indy in his weather-altered bid for a Memorial Day double. Rain delayed his Indianapolis 500 run and his arrival in Charlotte. He never turned a lap in the Coca-Cola 600 when storms halted the 1,100-mile attempt.
Opera singer Denyce Graves on diversity and highlighting hidden voices
Note: This program originally aired on Feb. 13, 2024. This week, Charlotte Talks takes a look back at some of our favorite interviews from this year. Acclaimed opera singer Denyce Graves came to Charlotte to tell the story of an influential yet often overlooked voice — that of Mary Cardwell Dawson.
Person shot in south Charlotte home
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person went to the hospital with serious injuries after being shot in south Charlotte on Sunday, according to Medic. The shooting happened on Benjamin Street just after 12 p.m. Neighbors told WCNC Charlotte the person was sitting in their home when a bullet flew through...
Summer camp puts focus on mentoring and inspiration
The ninth annual Impact Camp brings participants together for mentoring with guest speakers and camp counselors. At Impact Camp, the emphasis is on positive influences. The camp, sponsored by Meck Investment Company, is in its ninth year and will take place at Johnson C. Smith University July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to 3.p.m. Executive director Shawn Kennedy said the camp began in 2015 and eventually moved to JCSU in 2017.
Panthers 2024 season opener countdown: 49 days to go
We continue on with our countdown until the Carolina Panthers regular season opener. We have 49 days to go, so today’s player spotlight focuses on linebacker Jackson Mitchell. Jackson joined the Panthers a couple weeks after the 2024 NFL Draft as an undrafted free agent. He played all four...
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