Charlotte-Mecklenburg police today arrested a man suspected in the June 21 killing of Jose Mario Chicas, whose body was found […]
Crime
Police make arrest in killing of victim found by jogger
June 28, 2018
16-year-old boy charged with murder
May 8, 2018
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have charged a 16-year-old boy with murder following a deadly shooting Monday afternoon in north Charlotte. CMPD identified […]
Police arrest 2 teens suspected in fatal shooting
April 23, 2018
The victim, 26-year-old Eskinder Dawit Asefaw, died Saturday at Carolinas Medical Center hours after he was found shot inside a car in east Charlotte.
Police charge fourth teen with robbery and killing of woman in southeast Charlotte
April 9, 2018
The youngest suspect charged in the case is a 15-year-old male juvenile, whose name was withheld because of his age.
Police: man shot and killed in southeast Charlotte
March 12, 2018
CMPD is investigating a deadly shooting that was reported early today in southeast Charlotte. The shooting was reported just before […]
Police: 17-year-old killed early Sunday
March 4, 2018
CMPD identified Charlotte’s latest homicide victim as a 17-year-old boy who was shot outside a convenience store early Sunday. At […]
Northlake Mall shut down after shots fired
February 25, 2018
Authorities shut down Northlake Mall late Saturday after shots were reported outside the mall. Police arrested a 17-year-old male and […]
Police arrest 14-year-old boy for making threats against fellow student
February 20, 2018
CMPD arrested a 14-year-old boy Saturday and charged him with making threats against another student at Druid Hills Elementary School. […]
44 arrested in “coordinated takedown” aimed at violent crimes, guns and drugs
February 14, 2018
The arrests were part of the federal government’s Project Safe Neighborhoods and involved federal, state and local law enforcement teams.
CMPD looks for sexual assault suspect
February 10, 2018
A woman told police a man pushed her against a wall and forcibly fondled her.
News & Buzz
Police: 12-year-old boy struck by bullet while waiting for school bus
September 20, 2018
A 12-year-old boy waiting for a school bus was struck by a bullet Thursday morning during a shooting in northeast...
Entertainment
It’s time that a black person reviewed “The Book of Mormon”
July 27, 2018
I finally admitted I was totally offended and there wasn’t a damn thing funny.
Voices
How Michelle Williams triggered my memories of depression
July 25, 2018
Recent news about former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams checking into a medical facility for depression triggered a memory about...
Health
Charlotte is testing a plan that could eliminate food waste from our landfills
August 14, 2018
A pilot program to compost the food we throw out is being tested in eight historically black communities in northwest...
Faith
Black millennials ‘stay prayed up,’ according to Pew report
August 5, 2018
When it comes to faith, black millennials are spiritually inclined and low maintenance but always questioning purpose.
People
From parenthood to eroticism: 5 spoken-word artists showcasing Charlotte’s poetry scene
September 21, 2018
Once an underground society for Charlotte’s creatives and those who love them, the city’s poetry community — and popularity —...