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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools kicks of 2025-26 school year - WFAE
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools kicks of 2025-26 school year WFAE
Published on 26 August 2025 | 12:29 am
Mecklenburg County to Vote on Sales Tax Hike for Transport Projects, Huntersville Set to Gain from Revenue - Hoodline
Published on 25 August 2025 | 8:09 pm
Free AC units available for eligible Mecklenburg County residents. How to qualify: - Queen City News
Free AC units available for eligible Mecklenburg County residents. How to qualify: Queen City News
Published on 25 August 2025 | 7:33 pm
Photo gallery: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools first day of class - Charlotte Observer
Photo gallery: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools first day of class Charlotte Observer
Published on 25 August 2025 | 6:40 pm
Two arrested for bringing weapons to Charlotte high school on first day of class - Charlotte Observer
Two arrested for bringing weapons to Charlotte high school on first day of class Charlotte Observer
Published on 25 August 2025 | 6:36 pm
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Emphasize Safety as Over 141,000 Students Return to Class - Hoodline
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Emphasize Safety as Over 141,000 Students Return to Class Hoodline
Published on 25 August 2025 | 4:55 pm
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 24th - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 24th WCCB Charlotte
Published on 25 August 2025 | 3:56 pm
Back to School: CMS Superintendent joins students on the first day of class - Queen City News
Back to School: CMS Superintendent joins students on the first day of class Queen City News
Published on 25 August 2025 | 1:24 pm
More than 141,000 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students return to class Monday - yahoo.com
More than 141,000 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students return to class Monday yahoo.com
Published on 25 August 2025 | 1:24 pm
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools starts first day of school - WCNC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools starts first day of school WCNC
Published on 25 August 2025 | 1:12 pm
Car crashes through front of coffee shop in Mecklenburg County: See pictures here - WBTV
Car crashes through front of coffee shop in Mecklenburg County: See pictures here WBTV
Published on 25 August 2025 | 12:59 pm
Live stream: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hold first day of school press conference - WBTV
Live stream: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hold first day of school press conference WBTV
Published on 25 August 2025 | 12:56 pm
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent shares goals for new school year - WBTV
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent shares goals for new school year WBTV
Published on 25 August 2025 | 8:46 am
Car crashes through front of coffee shop in Mecklenburg County - WBTV
Car crashes through front of coffee shop in Mecklenburg County WBTV
Published on 25 August 2025 | 8:32 am
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 23rd - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 23rd WCCB Charlotte
Published on 24 August 2025 | 12:37 pm
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 22nd - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 22nd WCCB Charlotte
Published on 23 August 2025 | 1:19 pm
Four arrested in connection to $40,000 four-wheeler theft in Mecklenburg - WRIC ABC 8News
Four arrested in connection to $40,000 four-wheeler theft in Mecklenburg WRIC ABC 8News
Published on 22 August 2025 | 8:32 pm
Man identified 16 years after body found in northeast Charlotte - WBTV
Man identified 16 years after body found in northeast Charlotte WBTV
Published on 22 August 2025 | 7:26 pm
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control issues crisis-level alert - WCCB Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control issues crisis-level alert WCCB Charlotte
Published on 22 August 2025 | 6:48 pm
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 21st - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 21st WCCB Charlotte
Published on 22 August 2025 | 4:46 pm
Former Mecklenburg executive will lead team behind Charlotte mental health facility - Charlotte Observer
Former Mecklenburg executive will lead team behind Charlotte mental health facility Charlotte Observer
Published on 22 August 2025 | 3:43 pm
Local News Roundup: Hurricane Erin bears down; Another Mecklenburg sheriff's deputy resigns; Charlotte municipal election begins - WFAE
Published on 22 August 2025 | 1:00 pm
UPDATE: Mecklenburg County placed under a flood advisory Friday morning - Raleigh News & Observer
UPDATE: Mecklenburg County placed under a flood advisory Friday morning Raleigh News & Observer
Published on 22 August 2025 | 12:39 pm
Former Mecklenburg County Court employee and youth volleyball coach accused of paying underage girls for explicit photos - WCCB Charlotte
Former Mecklenburg County Court employee and youth volleyball coach accused of paying underage girls for explicit photos WCCB Charlotte
Published on 22 August 2025 | 3:37 am
Mecklenburg warns women, health care providers of syphilis drug shortage - Spectrum News 13
Mecklenburg warns women, health care providers of syphilis drug shortage Spectrum News 13
Published on 21 August 2025 | 11:26 pm
Mecklenburg clerk and youth coach linked to sexually explicit images of minors, affidavit reveals - Spectrum News
Mecklenburg clerk and youth coach linked to sexually explicit images of minors, affidavit reveals Spectrum News
Published on 21 August 2025 | 9:45 pm
Uptick in impersonation scams across Mecklenburg County: Sheriff - Queen City News
Uptick in impersonation scams across Mecklenburg County: Sheriff Queen City News
Published on 21 August 2025 | 7:22 pm
Motorcyclist dies in crash on I-85 ramp in Mecklenburg County - WCNC
Motorcyclist dies in crash on I-85 ramp in Mecklenburg County WCNC
Published on 21 August 2025 | 5:43 pm
1 killed in northeast Mecklenburg County motorcycle crash - WSOC TV
1 killed in northeast Mecklenburg County motorcycle crash WSOC TV
Published on 21 August 2025 | 4:25 pm
Indian Spirit Festival 2025: Embark On A Psychedelic Adventure In Mecklenburg, Germany - Travel And Tour World
Indian Spirit Festival 2025: Embark On A Psychedelic Adventure In Mecklenburg, Germany Travel And Tour World
Published on 21 August 2025 | 4:16 pm
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 20th - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 20th WCCB Charlotte
Published on 21 August 2025 | 3:28 pm
Motorcyclist killed on I-85 ramp to I-485 in Mecklenburg County identified - Queen City News
Motorcyclist killed on I-85 ramp to I-485 in Mecklenburg County identified Queen City News
Published on 21 August 2025 | 3:24 pm
Former Mecklenburg court clerk, youth volleyball coach charged with paying for explicit videos of minors - WCNC
Published on 21 August 2025 | 3:09 pm
Mecklenburg County Faces Congenital Syphilis Surge Amid National Shortage of Essential Antibiotic - Hoodline
Mecklenburg County Faces Congenital Syphilis Surge Amid National Shortage of Essential Antibiotic Hoodline
Published on 21 August 2025 | 12:34 pm
Mecklenburg County high school football: Previews, predictions, all-county team - Charlotte Observer
Mecklenburg County high school football: Previews, predictions, all-county team Charlotte Observer
Published on 21 August 2025 | 9:00 am
Former court clerk, youth coach accused of paying for explicit videos of minors - WSOC TV
Former court clerk, youth coach accused of paying for explicit videos of minors WSOC TV
Published on 20 August 2025 | 9:46 pm
5 things Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools parents should know before students return - Charlotte Observer
5 things Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools parents should know before students return Charlotte Observer
Published on 20 August 2025 | 8:18 pm
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools launches AI implementation strategy for 2025-26 - Queen City News
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools launches AI implementation strategy for 2025-26 Queen City News
Published on 20 August 2025 | 7:14 pm
Mecklenburg County warns pregnant women about rising syphilis rates, critical treatment shortage - Queen City News
Mecklenburg County warns pregnant women about rising syphilis rates, critical treatment shortage Queen City News
Published on 20 August 2025 | 6:54 pm
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 19th - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 19th WCCB Charlotte
Published on 20 August 2025 | 3:22 pm
Bullet reportedly shot into Charlotte high school days before new academic year starts - WBTV
Bullet reportedly shot into Charlotte high school days before new academic year starts WBTV
Published on 20 August 2025 | 12:44 pm
‘Yes For Meck’ campaign launches to support Mecklenburg County sales tax - WSOC TV
‘Yes For Meck’ campaign launches to support Mecklenburg County sales tax WSOC TV
Published on 20 August 2025 | 12:35 pm
Student brings knife to Mecklenburg elementary school - WRIC ABC 8News
Student brings knife to Mecklenburg elementary school WRIC ABC 8News
Published on 20 August 2025 | 2:21 am
Live stream: Charlotte-Mecklenburg school officials hold 2025-26 back-to-school briefing - WBTV
Live stream: Charlotte-Mecklenburg school officials hold 2025-26 back-to-school briefing WBTV
Published on 20 August 2025 | 12:44 am
Arrest made after ‘incident’ at Palisades High School - WBTV
Arrest made after ‘incident’ at Palisades High School WBTV
Published on 19 August 2025 | 9:40 pm
Charlotte-Mecklenburg school officials hold 2025-26 back-to-school briefing - WBTV
Charlotte-Mecklenburg school officials hold 2025-26 back-to-school briefing WBTV
Published on 19 August 2025 | 4:00 pm
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 18th - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 18th WCCB Charlotte
Published on 19 August 2025 | 3:16 pm
Second chief deputy resigns, accusing Mecklenburg sheriff of 'toxic' workplace - WFAE
Second chief deputy resigns, accusing Mecklenburg sheriff of 'toxic' workplace WFAE
Published on 18 August 2025 | 11:00 pm
2nd Mecklenburg County chief deputy resigns in less than a year - WSOC TV
2nd Mecklenburg County chief deputy resigns in less than a year WSOC TV
Published on 18 August 2025 | 6:55 pm
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 17th - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 17th WCCB Charlotte
Published on 18 August 2025 | 3:13 pm
2nd Mecklenburg County chief deputy resigns amid ‘constant backstabbing’ - Charlotte Observer
2nd Mecklenburg County chief deputy resigns amid ‘constant backstabbing’ Charlotte Observer
Published on 18 August 2025 | 2:42 pm
Mecklenburg County chief deputy resigns, citing 'toxic' work environment - WCNC
Mecklenburg County chief deputy resigns, citing 'toxic' work environment WCNC
Published on 18 August 2025 | 2:26 pm
‘Backstabbing, lies, disrespect’: Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s chief deputy resigns - WBTV
‘Backstabbing, lies, disrespect’: Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s chief deputy resigns WBTV
Published on 18 August 2025 | 2:16 pm
Neighbors push for safety in Enderly Park after county removes suveillance camera - WCNC
Neighbors push for safety in Enderly Park after county removes suveillance camera WCNC
Published on 18 August 2025 | 11:29 am
North and South Meck high schools to get major upgrades - Axios
North and South Meck high schools to get major upgrades Axios
Published on 18 August 2025 | 9:41 am
After voting with Republicans, Mecklenburg Rep. Cunningham faces harsh questions at town hall - WFAE
After voting with Republicans, Mecklenburg Rep. Cunningham faces harsh questions at town hall WFAE
Published on 18 August 2025 | 1:01 am
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 16th - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 16th WCCB Charlotte
Published on 17 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg endorses Tiawana Brown's opponent for 2025 primary elections - WCNC
Published on 16 August 2025 | 8:47 pm
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 15th - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 15th WCCB Charlotte
Published on 16 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 14th - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 14th WCCB Charlotte
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 13th - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 13th WCCB Charlotte
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 11th - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 11th WCCB Charlotte
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg County residents to vote on 1% sales tax increase: What to know - WBTV
Mecklenburg County residents to vote on 1% sales tax increase: What to know WBTV
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Inmate dies after being found unresponsive at jail in Mecklenburg County, sheriff says - WBTV
Inmate dies after being found unresponsive at jail in Mecklenburg County, sheriff says WBTV
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg County braces for impact as Big Beautiful Bill threatens vital benefits - WCNC
Mecklenburg County braces for impact as Big Beautiful Bill threatens vital benefits WCNC
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Staff member accused of bringing 2 guns to Mecklenburg County high school - WBTV
Staff member accused of bringing 2 guns to Mecklenburg County high school WBTV
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg Commissioners agree in closed session: Time to end negotiations with Peebles Corp. - WFAE
Mecklenburg Commissioners agree in closed session: Time to end negotiations with Peebles Corp. WFAE
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Inmate dies after being found unresponsive at jail in Mecklenburg County, sheriff says - WBTV
Inmate dies after being found unresponsive at jail in Mecklenburg County, sheriff says WBTV
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
'MCSO is devastated' | Person dies in custody at Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central - WCNC
'MCSO is devastated' | Person dies in custody at Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central WCNC
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg County voters to decide on proposed sales tax increase - WBTV
Mecklenburg County voters to decide on proposed sales tax increase WBTV
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Medic reaches EMS agreement with some Mecklenburg County towns: What we know - WBTV
Medic reaches EMS agreement with some Mecklenburg County towns: What we know WBTV
Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Recognized for Environmental Achievements - NC Dept. of Environmental Quality (.gov)
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Recognized for Environmental Achievements NC Dept. of Environmental Quality (.gov)
Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg commissioners vote to place 1-cent transportation tax on November ballot - WFAE
Mecklenburg commissioners vote to place 1-cent transportation tax on November ballot WFAE
Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Rodney Collins announces run for Mecklenburg County sheriff - WSOC TV
Rodney Collins announces run for Mecklenburg County sheriff WSOC TV
Published on 5 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg County 2025 municipal election: Key dates, list of candidates, more - WBTV
Mecklenburg County 2025 municipal election: Key dates, list of candidates, more WBTV
Published on 4 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 1st - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 1st WCCB Charlotte
Published on 2 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Animal Care and Control - City of Charlotte (.gov)
Animal Care and Control City of Charlotte (.gov)
Published on 31 July 2025 | 2:38 pm
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 30th - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 30th WCCB Charlotte
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) to Hold Active Shooter Exercise on September 12, 2025 - The North Carolina Judicial Branch (.gov)
26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) to Hold Active Shooter Exercise on September 12, 2025 The North Carolina Judicial Branch (.gov)
Published on 29 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Thousands could lose Medicaid, SNAP with federal cuts, Mecklenburg manager warns - Charlotte Observer
Thousands could lose Medicaid, SNAP with federal cuts, Mecklenburg manager warns Charlotte Observer
Published on 29 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Q&A: Mecklenburg manager reveals Medicaid cut worries, talks ‘organization reset’ - Charlotte Observer
Q&A: Mecklenburg manager reveals Medicaid cut worries, talks ‘organization reset’ Charlotte Observer
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Longtime Mecklenburg deputy manager out amid change in county leadership - Charlotte Observer
Longtime Mecklenburg deputy manager out amid change in county leadership Charlotte Observer
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools cuts contracts, services amid $12.5M federal funding delay - WCNC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools cuts contracts, services amid $12.5M federal funding delay WCNC
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Public's Assistance Requested in Identifying Unaccompanied Juvenile - City of Charlotte (.gov)
Public's Assistance Requested in Identifying Unaccompanied Juvenile City of Charlotte (.gov)
Published on 19 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Shumaker, Jackson to promote Mecklenburg transportation effort - Business North Carolina
Shumaker, Jackson to promote Mecklenburg transportation effort Business North Carolina
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Evictions surge in Mecklenburg County, prompting urgent calls for housing support - WSOC TV
Evictions surge in Mecklenburg County, prompting urgent calls for housing support WSOC TV
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
CMS grapples with guidance for potential ICE raids after federal protections are rolled back - Axios
CMS grapples with guidance for potential ICE raids after federal protections are rolled back Axios
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
2 candidates announce campaigns for Mecklenburg County Sheriff's race in 2026 - WCNC
2 candidates announce campaigns for Mecklenburg County Sheriff's race in 2026 WCNC
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Gov. Stein signs Mecklenburg County transit bill - Axios
Gov. Stein signs Mecklenburg County transit bill Axios
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
CMS grapples with AI use for teachers, students - Axios
CMS grapples with AI use for teachers, students Axios
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Affordable Renewable Energy Campaign Launches in Charlotte-Mecklenburg - City of Charlotte (.gov)
Affordable Renewable Energy Campaign Launches in Charlotte-Mecklenburg City of Charlotte (.gov)
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg County could vote on a new transit tax this year under House legislation - WUNC
Mecklenburg County could vote on a new transit tax this year under House legislation WUNC
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office apologizes after featuring accused murder suspect in new music studio's promotional videos - WCCB Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office apologizes after featuring accused murder suspect in new music studio's promotional videos WCCB Charlotte
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Countless crickets cause chaos in Mecklenburg County commissioners’ chamber - WBTV
Countless crickets cause chaos in Mecklenburg County commissioners’ chamber WBTV
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Mecklenburg County leaders approve $2.5 billion budget as nonprofits brace for funding cuts - WCNC
Mecklenburg County leaders approve $2.5 billion budget as nonprofits brace for funding cuts WCNC
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
CMPD Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes One Year Later - City of Charlotte (.gov)
CMPD Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes One Year Later City of Charlotte (.gov)
Published on 26 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department - City of Charlotte (.gov)
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department City of Charlotte (.gov)
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
CMPD Reports Substantial Decrease in Violent Crime in Q1 - City of Charlotte (.gov)
CMPD Reports Substantial Decrease in Violent Crime in Q1 City of Charlotte (.gov)
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Murder Victim Identified Using Forensic Genetic Genealogy - City of Charlotte (.gov)
Murder Victim Identified Using Forensic Genetic Genealogy City of Charlotte (.gov)
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Superior Court Division Civil Local Rules Changes and Invitation for Public Comments | North Carolina Judicial Branch - The North Carolina Judicial Branch (.gov)
26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Superior Court Division Civil Local Rules Changes and Invitation for Public Comments | North Carolina Judicial Branch The North Carolina Judicial Branch (.gov)
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am