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The man accused of stabbing another man on a CATS light railcar in December 2025 is now facing federal charges, the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Court records reviewed by WCNC Charlotte on Dec. 11, 2025...

Mecklenburg County Court records show a man who was the victim in a stabbing on the CATS light rail was arrested on Wednesday. Kenyon Dobie, 24, faces charges of assault serious bodily injury (SBI), assault on a...

The Charlotte Area Transit System's ability to track and enforce bans is facing renewed scrutiny after a man prohibited from using CATS property allegedly stabbed another rider on the light rail on Friday, Dec. 5. Oscar...

Charlotte City Council addressed Friday's stabbing on the light rail Monday night, less than four months after the deadly stabbing of Iryna Zarutska prompted increased security measures on public transportation. Mayor...

A man is in custody after a reported stabbing on the Charlotte Area Transit System Blue Line light rail early Friday evening, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said. Medic confirmed it responded around 5 p.m. near the stop...

As freezing temperatures settle into the region, Gastonia’s warming center is seeing more people walk through its doors, and organizers say they need volunteers to keep up with the growing demand. This year, the center...

Davidson’s Christmas celebration kicks off tonight with big crowds, festive traditions, and a focus on safety as the Giving Tree Village brings the community together. Every day, WCNC Charlotte is streaming the latest...

The message from regional business leaders Tuesday was clear: Charlotte’s economy is strong — and 2026 could be even stronger. At the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s annual Economic Outlook, CEOs and economic...

One of the Queen City’s biggest days of giving is officially underway. Giving Tuesday Charlotte, led by SHARE Charlotte, is celebrating its 12th year — and organizers say the movement has already generated more than $52...

Charlotte Douglas Airport is packed with delays and cancellations. Some travelers missed flights despite arriving 3 hours early due to hours-long traffic jams. Every day, WCNC Charlotte is streaming the latest news...

Is Black Friday still as popular as it used to be? Let's connect the dots. Holiday shopping fever began in 1924 with the original Christmas ad - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - kicking off the holiday shopping...

The Charlotte Rescue Mission will welcome more than 130 volunteers this Thanksgiving Day to help serve hundreds of meals to individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity across the Queen City. The annual...

The holiday season arrives in Uptown Charlotte Wednesday evening as thousands prepare to line Tryon Street for the 79th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade — a “feast of light” and one of the city’s most...

Closing arguments are expected to begin Monday in the murder trial of two men charged with killing Brooks' Sandwich House co-owner Scott Brooks in December 2019. Terry Connor and Steven Staples face murder, kidnapping...

Friday, Nov. 21, marks three years since missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari was last seen in public. The last known video taken of her shows the then-11-year-old getting off her school bus around 5 p.m. on Nov...

Protesters gathered in Charlotte's University area on Wednesday, voicing opposition to ongoing Border Patrol operations and sharing personal stories of family members deported to Mexico. Maria Bautista joined...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will not offer remote learning despite requests from parents fearful of Border Patrol operations in their communities, even as more than 30,000 students stayed home Monday amid heightened...

Video shows Border Patrol agents arresting two U.S. citizens in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood neighborhood Monday morning after accusing them of honking their horn to alert others that troops were in the area, according to...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents resumed making arrests in Charlotte on Sunday, the second day of Operation "Charlotte's Web." Commander Gregory K. Bovino posted about multiple arrests on his X feed, stating...

Leaders from across Mecklenburg County are holding a press conference Friday morning to address reports that Border Patrol agents could be deployed to Charlotte as soon as Saturday. The event, taking place at the...

Even as President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the government shutdown, experts warned that recovery for federal programs and services won't be immediate. "There will be some delay in terms of the immediacy,"...

Now that Mecklenburg County voters have approved a sales tax increase to fund decades of transit improvements, Charlotte City Council is moving forward with selecting members for the new Metropolitan Public...

The Senate officially passed a funding bill Monday night after a decisive final vote, moving one step closer to ending the prolonged government shutdown. The spending package will still need approval from the House and...

After more than a month of a partial government shutdown, there’s finally movement in Washington. Lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement that would fund the government at its current rate through Jan. 30, and...

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is expected to cut flights by 10% after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and announced it would reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's busiest airports due to the...