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A homicide is under investigation in east Charlotte after a person was found dead on Thursday.The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said they performed a welfare check on Briargrove Drive near Milton Road around 9 p.m. A person was found dead in the home. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/homice-east-charlotte/275-573b2571-6280-40ec-bd3a-1c5d3147c1a0 WCNC Charlotte To Go is...

It's been more than a month since Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari was officially tapped to join the Trump administration as deputy administrator of the Federal Transit Administration, leading him to step down from his role as the District 6 representative on the city council. Now, we know who is hoping to fill the seat.Applications opened up in late April and closed on Tuesday, May...

The owner of a Dilworth home that was destroyed during a fire that investigators say was intentionally set was arrested in Chicago, records show. Michael Edward Barnette was taken into custody as a fugitive from justice on May 10, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office in Illinois. A spokesperson for the sheriff's office said any further questions related to the case would be answered by...

Alexander Dickey, who has a history of criminal offenses, is scheduled for a court appearance for a bond hearing today in Columbia. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, following the death of 22-year-old Logan Federico. Police say Dickey shot and killed Federico from Waxhaw during a burglary at her friend's home in Columbia last week. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and...

The plan involves constructing 62 high-end homes on nearly 167 acres along Weddington Road. While some residents acknowledge that development is inevitable, many are calling for a more responsible approach. The proposed project includes plans for a community wastewater treatment plant, which has raised environmental concerns. Opponents argue that the system poses risks to local wildlife and water...

Just days after the City of Charlotte agreed on a potential settlement with the chief of police, the organization that represents more than 1,700 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers is considering taking a vote of no confidence against Chief Johnny Jennings.The city's reported closed-door settlement came in response to a war former Council member Tariq Bokhari waged against the chief...

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and several city council members held a news conference Wednesday to forcefully reject allegations of "unethical, immoral, and illegal activities" made by Council member Victoria Watlington. Those allegations came after a reported settlement with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings that was reached during a closed-door session on Monday. "These allegations are unfounded," Lyles...

The REAL ID deadline is here. Starting on Wednesday, May 7, Americans will need to have federally compliant identification to pass through airport security and access federal facilities. Don’t have a REAL ID yet? You can still fly, for now, but expect extra screening at TSA.The Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday that travelers without a REAL ID this week should be able to fly but...

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs would retain her seat on the state’s highest court under a new federal court order that said efforts to invalidate some absentee ballots are unconstitutional.On Monday, a federal judge ordered the North Carolina State Board of Elections to certify the Democrat's narrow victory in the November election. But he paused the ruling for seven days to...

The city of Charlotte is expected to reveal plans for its 2026 budget, which could impact everything from trash pickup to police response times.