A list of the most recent stories from Mecklenburg County.
Passenger releases video of ‘security issue’ on Charlotte-bound flight
A passenger released a video Tuesday night that shows the final moments before a woman who claimed to have a device surgically inserted into her body was escorted from a plane and taken into police custody. The flight originated in Paris and was headed to Charlotte, but was diverted to ...
Mother claims toddler's collarbone broken at day care center
The state is investigating a Charlotte mother’s claim that her son’s collarbone was broken at a day care facility. She said her son was fine when she dropped him off, but in severe pain when she picked him up that evening. The regional vice president for Childcare network said there ...
Huntersville teen’s political blog getting national attention
A 16-year-old girl in Huntersville is earning national attention for her political blog. Madeleine McAulay started blogging about her conservative views more than a year ago. Since then, many high-profile names, including Sarah Palin, started following her. Now, many people are talking about a video she posted last week about ...
Neighbors say north Charlotte shooting is latest in series of crimes
Police in north Charlotte are still searching for a suspect in a late-night shooting on Durham Lane. Police were called after someone heard shots fired around 11:30 p.m. Monday. When they arrived, a man was dead inside. “I slept right through it, and didn't hear anything,” said Teresa Renfro, who ...
JCSU holding ‘cyber summit’ for young voters during DNC
Johnson C. Smith University is making a statement during the Democratic National Convention by hosting the first ever cyber summit. The university is teaming up with the Congressional Black Caucus Institute to energize and engage young voters. Several big names, including actress Alfre Woodard, are helping to promote the event. ...
Neighbors say piles of trash were outside popular golf course
Neighbors who live in Huntersville's Birkdale community turned to Channel 9 to find out why huge piles of trash were sitting outside one of the area's most popular golf courses for weeks. Neighbors said from the street, you could easily see overflowing dumpsters and large piles of trash outside of ...
Police: Student runs into CMS bus
A student ran into a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus Monday afternoon, police said. According to CMS officials, bus No. 806 from Oaklawn Language Academy was involved in the accident. The student who ran into the bus was from Whitewater Academy, CMS officials said. The accident happened at Lasalle Street and Syracuse ...
Energy sector continues to grow in Charlotte
Inside the Charlotte Convention Center, hundreds of nuclear engineers chose to hold their annual meeting in Charlotte. And after an official welcome, Mayor Anthony Foxx let them know they're more than welcome to stay. “The pitch today was to say, ‘Hey, as you're growing, expanding and continuing to reach out, ...
Animal Control decides to put down dog that bit boy
A Charlotte pet owner’s dog will be put down after it attacked a 7-year-old boy. Malik Albright said he was playing with several children in his northwest Charlotte neighborhood earlier this month when his friend told the dog to attack. He needed 20 stitches on his face and leg. On ...
Discovery Place: ‘Mummies’ exhibit lured $6.6 million
Discovery Place announced Tuesday the exhibit "Mummies of the World" brought in $6.6 million of economic impact for the city of Charlotte. The exhibit closed April 8. According to the museum, Discovery Place has contributed more than $27 million in tourism money to the local economy with special exhibits, including ...
Mothers say exercise is being used as punishment at local school
Three Charlotte mothers are asking if exercise should be used as punishment. They turned to Channel 9 after their children said a teacher made the class walk or run laps during recess for misbehaving. Jennifer Scarrow has daughters in first and third grade at Highland Creek Elementary School in north ...
Officials monitor dam but say there’s no immediate danger
All day Tuesday, there's been concern about what appears to be a leak in the dam at a Charlotte pond. Fire crews joined emergency management and state inspectors after they had found the leak in what's called the Sammonds Dam. Water was gushing out below a pipe that's supposed to ...
Bill would give money to recruit, keep professors as tuition increases
Summer classes are under way at UNC Charlotte. At a nearby bookstore, students like Robert Cochrine were trying to save money where they could. "I pay my own tuition," Cochrine said. He was surprised when he was told about a bill in the General Assembly that would give the university ...
Storms expected to fire up in Charlotte area today
Storms are expected to produce some heavy rain in the Charlotte area Tuesday, meteorologist Keith Monday said. Showers began forming in the mountains early Tuesday afternoon and are expected to get stronger and more widespread as the day goes on, Monday said. Heavy rain is expected, and gusty winds and ...
Charlotte-bound plane diverted to Maine for 'security issue'
A French woman is in custody after officials say she claimed to have a surgically implanted device while aboard a Charlotte-bound plane. US Airways flight 787, which was heading to Charlotte from Paris, was diverted to Bangor, Maine, because of the issue around noon Tuesday. The woman handed a note ...
Accident on I-85 SB injures 1
Two lanes of Interstate 85 southbound were closed late Monday morning after an accident that injured one person. A vehicle overturned on the interstate between Sam Wilson Road at exit 29 and the weigh station at mile post 28. One person suffered potentially life-threatening injuries, Medic said. It’s unclear what ...
Police: Armed man with bandanna over face robbed Cornelius grocery store
An armed man with a bandanna over his face robbed a Harris Teeter in Cornelius overnight, police said. Police were called to the Harris Teeter on North Cove Road around midnight. The robber is described as a skinny black man who was wearing a dark coat, red and white tennis ...
Man puts gun to clerk's head during gas station robbery, police say
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are trying to identify a suspect in an armed robbery at a gas station. Police released surveillance photos from the Gate Gas Station on Monroe Road. A man wearing a dark hat, dressed in black with a beard can be seen in the photos. Police said the man ...
Woman upset after men convince 8-year-old son to smoke pot
A Huntersville woman said two men gave her 8-year-old son marijuana and now that woman is warning other parents to keep a closer eye on their children in case the men try to lure in another child. The woman, who said she wanted to remain anonymous, said the two men ...
No zoning restrictions in place for sweepstakes businesses in Charlotte
You may get a chance to speak up this summer about the growing sweepstakes business in Charlotte. Police say there are about 60 of the casino style "Internet cafes" or “business centers" open now offering customers a chance to play "Pot O' Gold" or other Internet-based casino style games. "We ...
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