Charlotte Community Pulse

Public Safety Updates

• 🔥 Curfew Enforcement: Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are enforcing curfew to address teen takeovers described as deeply...

A Charlotte summit will empower young Latino students via workshops centered on civic leadership, economic empowerment, and post-secondary education.

CMPD is enforcing curfew to curb ‘deeply concerning’ teen takeovers.

• Officers warn parents could face charges if children are caught out after curfew.
• Move targets community safety concerns in Charlotte area.

• Gusty winds up to 35 mph Thursday risk tree damage and power outages
• Hot, humid conditions with feels-like temps nearing 100 degrees
• Scattered...

CATS is hosting a drop-in meeting on proposed Route 23 service changes.

• When: Thursday, June 25, 5–8 p.m.
• Where: Belmont Community Center, 700...

• Charlotte Fire reached Lady Bell Lane just five minutes after the 6:24 p.m. call.
• Another child spotted the victim on camera and alerted an adult...

Beyond Medicine is making academic research more accessible to middle and high school students in Charlotte through mentorship, educational resources,...

Mecklenburg County commissioners remain opposed to the Interstate 77 toll lane project and say they will not back down to the General Assembly.

• CMPD responded to a homicide in the 6800 block of Ciera Nichole Court off Valleydale Road just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday
• Victim showed apparent...

MECK Pre-K celebrated a record 1,913 graduates this year across 77 events, giving every Mecklenburg County 4-year-old free access to quality pre-K.

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NC House advances sweeping child welfare reforms after the death of a Charlotte girl, moving the state one step closer to major changes in its system.

Charlotte has the nation's widest affordability gap, with home prices jumping 70% since 2020 while rents rose just 18%. The divide keeps growing as...

Charlotte City Council will interview the five finalists for interim mayor during a special meeting, with a final decision expected next week.

Interim Mayor Selection

• 🔥 Five Finalists Named: The City of Charlotte announced five finalists for interim mayor: Harold Cogdell, Carrie Cook,...

• Timing: Showers and thunderstorms likely late tomorrow evening through early Friday morning as remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur interact with a...

Mecklenburg County commissioners received plans Tuesday for the "Circle of Humanity" memorial in Marshall Park, which will link Holocaust and Civil...

Mecklenburg County just launched a program giving eligible SNAP recipients free CATS Microtransit rides to North Meck farmers' markets, improving...

A statement is expected soon on the future of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill, who has led the district since July 2023. CMS families should watch for updates on this key leadership decision.

A man with at least 12 prior arrests was booked without bond after allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman and seriously injuring another man with a...

Mecklenburg County's updated RetroFIT program now reimburses 75–99% of floodproofing costs, with homes valued up to $125,000 qualifying for 99%...