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Flash flood warning in effect for Mecklenburg County
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Flash Flood Warning was issued for central Mecklenburg County until 1:15 a.m. on Monday due to heavy rain from thunderstorms. Radar shows that 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain have already fallen, with the possibility of 1 to 2 more inches. The impact of persistent heavy rain could lead to flash flooding in areas like Uptown Charlotte, Huntersville, and University City, impacting small creeks, urban areas, and low-lying spots.
Father of shooting victim pleas for help from neighbors
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Police are investigating Charlotte’s latest homicide. It happened in east Mecklenburg County along Cattail Court. The family says the victim was just 18 years old when he was drawn outside of his home and shot by someone in a car. “We don’t know, but we’re...
Man accused of killing Charlotte chef among those sentenced during homicide trials
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Team convicted five people on Thursday during the court’s monthly homicide trial day:. Alejandro Chavez-Gomez pleaded guilty to felony death by vehicle and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury in relation to a crash in 2023 that killed renowned Charlotte chef Kendall Ross.
Man who smashed NoDa eatery windows ahead of drag brunch sentenced: DA
NODA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A man accused of smashing the window of a NoDa eatery shortly before they were set to host a major drag brunch event has been convicted and sentenced, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday. ‘Can’t stop us’: East Charlotte restaurant vandalized hours before drag brunch Anthony Harris, […]
Charlotte home prices climb to a new record, even as sales plunge
Home sales in the Charlotte region plunged again last month, falling more than 18% in June compared with the same month last year, continuing a months-long slide. But data released Thursday shows the average price for homes kept rising. Those prices went up, rising on average 7.9%. That means the...
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