Mecklenburg County
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Charlotte holds community meetings to hear residents' concerns about data centers
Charlotte leaders are holding six community meetings in September to hear residents’ concerns about data centers and gather input on possible policy changes.
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Zarutska's family files lawsuit against city of Charlotte; residents say there's work to do
One year after Iryna Zarutska was killed on a Charlotte light rail train, her family is seeking broader accountability as transit safety concerns persist across North Carolina.
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Has the Charlotte Transit System kept their safety promises after Iryna Zarutska's death?
In September 2025, CATS promised more security personnel, stronger ticket verification, and expanded security technology. Where are they today?
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NC school rooftops could generate enough solar power for 150,000 homes, report finds
A new report finds North Carolina school rooftops could generate significant solar power, with Wake County offering more potential than any other county.
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Charlotte police push for teen curfew, city council postpones vote
Chief Patterson make a case to the Charlotte City Council to enforce a 9 p.m. teen curfew. She said she is worried "teen takeovers" will eventually become fatal.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer accused of improper use of FLOCK cameras
Seth Elliott, 25, was arrested Wednesday and is accused of illegally accessing FLOCK cameras.
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'Saw blades are not recyclable!', Mecklenburg Co. recycling worker injured
Mecklenburg County Recycling warns residents to avoid placing saw blades in recycling bins after a near-miss incident at a facility in June.
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Davidson College announces free tuition for families earning up to $175,000
Starting in the fall of 2027, Davidson College will offer full costs and tuition-free options.
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NC lawmakers leave Democratic Party following primary election losses
North Carolina State Reps. Carla Cunningham and Nasif Majeed — who lost Democratic party primary elections last month — are leaving the Democratic Party to become unaffiliated.
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Disparities persist in infant mortality rates despites overall improvements in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County sees improvements in infant mortality rates, yet health disparities endanger Black infants.
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NC lawmakers grill Charlotte officials in wake of stabbing death
Data shows crime is down in Charlotte, but the apparently random killing last year of Iryna Zarutska on a commuter train gained national attention and has raised questions about how the justice system deals with people who have a history of criminal behavior and mental illness.
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Mecklenburg County warns of measles exposure at two separate locations
Mecklenburg County Public Health said anyone who may have visited Vista Auction and Lidl on Jan. 29-30 may have been exposed to measles. Visitors during specific times should monitor for symptoms.
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NC lawmakers say court order limits their probe into fatal Charlotte stabbing
A North Carolina House committee postponed a hearing after a federal judge barred the release of records tied to the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on a commuter train. Charlotte and Mecklenburg County leaders are expected to testify about transit safety, and diversity equity and inclusion.
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Charlotte light rail stabbing victim arrested on previous assault charges, police says
Arrest warrants from Mecklenburg County state that Kenyon Dobie punched a pregnant woman with a closed fist with whom he was in a relationship with at the time.
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Fact check: Do some North Carolina jails 'refuse' to give inmates to immigration officials?
“There’s about 1,400 criminal illegal aliens that, right now, are in North Carolina and Charlotte’s jails that they refuse to turn over to ICE law enforcement,” Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs for the Department of Homeland Security, said in an interview.
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Can private schools expel children for their parents' behavior? NC Supreme Court hears arguments
The Catholic Church, Moms for Liberty and many Republican state lawmakers and members of Congress have weighed in on the case and its allegations of cancel culture.
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Bugs released during NC county commission meeting
Mecklenburg County leaders said a person released bugs into the meeting room, prompting their removal from the premises shortly afterward.
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Mecklenburg County residents impacted by Helene can now apply for disaster relief
People living in flood-prone areas of Mecklenburg County can take advantage of federal funding to mitigate future damage from natural disasters.
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MAYA KING: In narrowly divided N.C., light blue Mecklenburg County is key for Harris
Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 -- For 16 years, the state has been a heartbreaker for Democrats, and so has Mecklenburg County -- a reliably blue area that just hasn't been blue enough.
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NC child has state's first measles case since 2018
The child was likely exposed to measles while traveling out of the country, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said.
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Kelly Alexander, longtime civil rights activist and state lawmaker from Charlotte, dies at 75
Charlotte Democratic Rep. Kelly Alexander was known inside the state legislature as a proponent of anti-poverty and criminal justice reforms, and as one of the first state lawmakers to openly support marijuana legalization.
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Walmart employee shot by angry customer in Pineville
The Pineville Police Department says an employee was shot at the Walmart on Pineville-Matthews Road on Sunday. The employee suffered life-threatening injuries in the shooting, according to Medic
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Brodnax, Virginia police chief dies from being hit by pickup truck
Thursday evening, Brodnax, Virginia, Police Chief Joe Carey died after being hit by a pickup truck on Route 58 while removing a dead animal from the road.
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