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The North Carolina Department of Transportation is advancing an elevated design for the I-77 South Express Lanes project after a yearlong community engagement effort that reached nearly 2,000 people.The elevated express lanes design option in the uptown area will construct express lanes over the existing interstate or to the side of it, reducing property impacts to the McCrorey Heights and Wesley Heights neighborhoods, minimizing effects on Frazier Park, and avoiding impacts to Pinewood Cemetery, according to NCDOT.The project would add express toll lanes along about 11 miles of I-77 from Uptown Charlotte to South Carolina. But some tempers are still hot after a discussion on road projects on Feb. 5, 2026. Charlotte city councilman Malcom Graham wrapped up a town hall, which included the highly debated proposal.While the meeting was supposed to provide more answers, that did not go according to plan.The conversation got so heated that Graham had to end the meeting early. People who came out said they felt like their voices were not heard.“As a resident of Charlotte, we should not have to take this,” said one resident.Even after the meeting ended early at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, that didn’t stop Charlotte residents from remaining vocal with their pushback, especially because of possible impacts in historically African-American neighborhoods.“Make no mistake, families will still lose their homes, communities will still be torn apart, even if there is reduction; building upward doesn’t erase the impact,” said Charlotte resident Taylor Marshall.The crowd got louder after the meeting ended.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/ncdot-77-south-express-lanes-design-2-4-2026/275-1b54e65c-acdb-4c52-b048-6ebb6865b974WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

After an emergency meeting on Wednesday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has adjusted the 2025-26 calendar to accommodate hours lost to the back-to-back weekend storms.The two winter storms knocked out CMS for almost two weeks. Classes are resuming regular instruction on Thursday, Feb. 5. The last nine school days have either been delayed by two hours, closed in-person with remote learning, or fully closed. The last full day of class was Thursday, Jan. 22, right before the winter ice storm that brought freezing rain and sleet. CMS has made slight modifications to the 2025-26 calendar to meet instructional hour minimums. Wednesday, Feb. 11, and Wednesday, April 29, will extend to become full instructional days. Previously, those days were scheduled to be early release days. District leaders said the move is aimed at maximizing in-person learning while minimizing additional disruption for students and families.“We want to ensure our students have as much learning time in school as possible,” said Beth Thompson, CMS chief strategy and innovation officer.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-back-to-regular-instruction-thursday/275-75457e2b-d77c-4af5-987e-b27a97ae34d3WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

WCNC Charlotte continues to monitor hazardous road conditions as black ice and dangerously cold temperatures affect the Charlotte area.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/forecast/charlotte-weather-forecast-update/275-50501550WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Christian Sturdivant, 18, is due in federal court Thursday after being indicted for allegedly plotting a New Year's Eve terror attack at Mint Hill locations.The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that a Charlotte grand jury indicted Sturdivant for reportedly trying to aid ISIS. He was arrested and charged on Dec. 31, 2025, after the FBI reportedly learned he planned to use knives and hammers at a grocery store and fast food restaurant in a deadly attack. Prosecutors said he intended to kill as many people as possible until he was killed by law enforcement.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/mint-hill-isis-terror-plot-suspect-1-27-2026/275-aed9b71c-0ba7-4351-8564-4659ad75c277WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Cold weather can turn small car problems into big emergencies. Mechanics recommend checking batteries, tires, fluids, and packing emergency supplies now.Weather Impact Alert: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/looking-ahead-to-potential-weekend-winter-weather/275-a2d04685-3055-47ae-b3ec-f413d810630aHow to protect your pipes: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/weather-impact/charlotte-water-urges-residents-to-protect-pipes/275-ff868eef-1766-4b38-a822-2573772ba971How to drive in the snow and on ice: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/how-to-drive-snow-ice-winter-season/507-658d1e89-9ffc-48c9-8cf2-98370f49fd9aWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Shoppers flood hardware stores for ice melt, batteries and heaters as Charlotte braces for a severe winter storm. Officials urge residents to prepare now.How to conserve power during winter weather: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/duke-energy-urges-customers-to-conserve-energy/275-032156fb-df9d-4fc5-88fb-a54e4c4efc45Duke Energy urges home readiness ahead of winter weather: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/major-winter-storm-threatens-carolinas/275-a346d1f0-4d03-46f7-8d2d-8c6faebe8f8dNCDOT gears up for potential record-breaking winter storm: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/ncdot-gears-up-for-potential-record-breaking-winter-storm/275-5d5a823b-582f-4c2f-9d41-d6f2fea698ceWinter weather report: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/forecast/charlotte-weather-forecast-update/275-50501550WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A Charlotte family is demanding answers from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools after they say a vice principal attacked their 13-year-old son at Renaissance West STEAM Academy in October.Ashley Bolton said her son, Karter Bolton, was confronted by a teacher for having headphones around his neck. When he didn't want to remove them, worried they would be confiscated, vice principal Sanders Fairley was called in.What happened next, the family says, was captured on school security cameras."As a parent, I was just devastated to see my child manhandled like that, especially for something so small," Ashley said. "He was tossed around like a rag doll."According to the family's attorney, Mary Frances Parker, the security footage shows Fairley grabbing Karter, attempting to punch him, then throwing him to the ground."Mr. Fairley takes two hands on this child's shoulders and slams him into the concrete floor of the school, face first," Parker said.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/family-demands-answers-after-alleged-assault-by-cms-vice-principal/275-827617f0-50ea-487b-846b-551a2f89a33bWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Panthers' playoff run ended with a close loss to the Rams, but their first postseason appearance in 8 years has fans optimistic about the future.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/local-sports/panthers-set-for-playoff-return/275-25b74a3c-5869-44d9-9aa2-ed5123b937e3WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Portland Police Bureau confirmed to KGW that a man and woman were shot in an incident involving federal law enforcement agents Thursday afternoon in East Portland, Oregon.The Department of Homeland Security said Border Patrol agents were "conducting a targeted vehicle stop" and when agents identified themselves, the driver in the car allegedly "weaponized his vehicle and attempted to run over the law enforcement agents." The statement said an agent fired one shot after "fearing for his life and safety" and the car drove off. Two people, a 33-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, were shot, according to KGW. Both people were taken to the hospital where their conditions are unknown. In a now deleted post, the FBI Portland office said the shooting happened about 2:15 p.m. in the 10000 block of Main Street, involving "Customs and Border Patrol Agents" and the investigation, led by the FBI, is active and ongoing. It's unclear why the post was deleted. Read more on Portland: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/2-hurt-federal-agents-shooting-portland-oregon/507-fcd1f080-6033-4f68-9ef4-96a36d719878Read more on Charlotte protests after Minneapolis shooting: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/protesters-demand-justice-after-ice-agent-kills-woman/275-a0b3e84c-c1d1-4af3-af4f-fb48a47b2487WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A 37-year-old woman was fatally shot in Minneapolis Wednesday morning by an ICE agent as federal immigration officials conducted a sweeping operation in the city, Minnesota officials confirmed.Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said at a press conference that he was "angry" at the presence of immigration officials in the city, but promised justice for the woman whom the Minneapolis City Council identified as Renee Nicole Good."We collectively are going to do everything possible to get to the bottom of this, to get justice, and make sure there is an investigation that is conducted in full," he said. Frey blamed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials for escalating the situation in the city. "We dreaded this moment since the early stages of this ICE presence in Minneapolis," he said. "Not only is this a concern we've had internally, but we've been talking about it. They are not here to cause safety in this city. What they are doing is not to provide safety in America. What they are doing is causing chaos and distrust. They're ripping families apart, sowing distrust, and in this case, quite literally, killing people."Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/ice-agent-shooting-minneapolis/507-3f4a500c-1400-4584-8bf0-4d7368c7b335WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden dismissed a petition seeking his removal as a "smear campaign" on Tuesday before participating in a panel discussion about the county's closed juvenile detention center, as mounting questions about his leadership intersect with debates over juvenile justice policy.The panel was convened to address misconceptions about why the detention center was closed, the challenges of reopening it, and the requirements for bringing it back online. But the discussion unfolded against the backdrop of fresh allegations against McFadden filed just a day earlier.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/sheriff-mcfadden-claims-smear-campaign-amid-removal-petition/275-5c98d982-cc00-476e-88ca-91b82b5a0acfWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

North Carolina Rep. Carla Cunningham and four former employees of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office have filed a petition to remove Sheriff Garry McFadden from office, alleging attempted extortion, corruption and more.Along with Rep. Cunningham, former sergeant Marcia Crenshaw Hill, former chief deputy Kevin Canty, former captain Juan Delgado and former major Bryan Adams filed accusing the sheriff of misconduct, maladministration and habitual refusal to perform duties of the office.The misconduct accusations includes mismanagement of the county jail, retaliation against former employees and good faith whistleblowers, misuse of official resources, weaponizing the internal affairs unit against enemies while silencing internal investigations into allies, workplace favoritism and making threats against a state legislator.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/nc-lawmaker-former-mcso-employees-file-petition-to-remove-meck-co-sheriff/275-cf019bec-d7c2-4bd9-b1bf-f8eba9a0ee45WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Panthers fans across the Queen City are celebrating after Carolina secured a spot in the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2017.The Panthers secured the NFC South title Sunday thanks to a win by the Atlanta Falcons over the New Orleans Saints, a result that officially sent Carolina to the postseason and ended a years-long playoff drought.Fans across Charlotte say the moment sparked a feeling they haven’t experienced in years. After multiple losing seasons, many say pride in Panthers football is finally returning.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/panthers/panthers-clinch-title-after-falcons-win-1-4-2026/275-1d224558-2911-4b86-b568-27126baf20a4WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

It’s game day in the Queen City as Wake Forest takes on Mississippi State on Friday night in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium.Kickoff is set for 8 p.m., but the celebration starts hours earlier with FanFest, the official pregame party, running from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fans can find the festivities along Mint and Graham streets, just outside the stadium, featuring live music, food and drinks, interactive games, and of course, plenty of Duke’s Mayo.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/wake-forest-mississippi-dukes-mayo-bowl-charlotte/275-3c4dc9de-65bb-4e0c-9b64-f264a6cf6789WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Thousands celebrated a safe New Year's Eve at Truist Field. Charlotte rung in 2026 with fireworks and only a few incidents.Every day, WCNC Charlotte is streaming the latest news, weather, traffic and more that impacts you on its streaming platform WCNC+. Download WCNC+ on your TV and watch for free today on your preferred streaming platform like Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/about-us/stream-wcnc-plus-now-roku-amazon-fire-apple-tv/275-3d19e8d8-48dd-4036-b3ab-c514ec25b4beWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

One person is dead following a shooting near a restaurant in west Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said. Officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call shortly before 2:30 a.m. near the Capitaine Bar & Grill on Rozzelles Ferry Road. Here, a victim was with multiple gunshot wounds, according to CMPD. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/west-charlotte-homicide-rozzelles-ferry-road-cmpd/275-d350fa7a-ba4b-4bdb-a6b3-e92ed89cb5b8WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The NASCAR community is mourning the loss of a dedicated father who helped his son's NASCAR career flourish.Dennis Hamlin, 75, died from injuries suffered in a fire on Blacksnake Road in Gaston County. The fire happened on Sunday. Hamlin was confirmed as the victim on Monday. Mary Lou Hamlin, Hamlin's wife, was critically injured in the fire.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/motor/nascar/nascar-community-reacts-to-passing-of-dennis-hamlin/275-9c967c68-5d8b-4273-8aff-05a491b59ccbWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Two people were hospitalized in a fire at a Gaston County home belonging to the parents of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin. The fire happened at a home on Blacksnake Road northeast of Stanley. Officials initially said one person was trapped in the home. Two people were ultimately taken to the hospital from the scene. Their condition was not released.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gaston-county-house-fire-entrapment/275-563ab09a-68e2-4f84-ad35-6e30cd78c1bcWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a juvenile's death in west Charlotte. Officers responded to assist Medic at a call on Queen City Drive shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26. First responders at the scene found a juvenile who wasn't breathing. Medic took the juvenile to a local hospital, where they died.The police scene appears to be the Studios and Suites 4 Less motel along Queen City Drive, near the intersection with Billy Graham Parkway just north of the airport. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-juvenile-found-dead-investigation/275-c14b0b3a-184e-40f0-83c2-4257575311e1WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Christmas morning often brings excitement, new gadgets and more screen time for kids. But child advocacy experts say as more children unwrap phones, tablets and gaming systems, families should also be talking about online safety before devices are powered on.Mary Kathryn Elkins, director of healing services at Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center, said many apps designed for kids to connect and play games are increasingly being exploited by online predators.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/devices-under-the-tree-mean-online-safety-conversations-for-families-this-christmas/275-55491acb-78ae-481b-8764-2e724f1ad006WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

For Tina Sykes-Mosley, Christmas Eve carries a bittersweet significance. It would have been her son Marcus's 34th birthday, but he was shot to death in 2020, leaving behind a child who will never celebrate another Christmas with him.Now, Sykes-Mosley is channeling her grief into action, distributing holiday gifts to children who have lost parents or caregivers to gun violence, youngsters for whom the season brings painful reminders rather than joy.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gifts-offer-solace-to-children-grieving-gun-violence/275-d62fa8a9-4ed5-4dff-a07f-0e766542320dWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

North Carolina House Republicans are demanding extensive records from Charlotte officials about violent crime, diversity initiatives, and immigration enforcement, claiming the city may be prioritizing "ideological initiatives" over public safety.The House Oversight Committee sent letters on Dec. 19 to Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, City Manager Marcus Jones, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson, and Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) interim CEO Brent Cagle, requesting five years of documents and data, according to records obtained by WCNC Charlotte.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/nc-lawmakers-demand-cats-cmpd-records-following-light-rail-stabbings/275-b889c885-8356-4da6-acda-55e54035bc26WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

As the community continues to mourn the tragic plane crash in Statesville that claimed the lives of NASCAR veteran Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their children, and others, those closest to the family are reflecting on a legacy rooted in service, compassion, and love.At Lake Norman Humane Society, where Greg and Cristina Biffle helped shape the organization from its earliest days, the loss is deeply personal.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/animals/biffle-legacy-lake-norman-humane-society-12-20-2025/275-4e6fa3d1-86f1-44f0-8411-4cc8921f8425WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Seven people, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, were killed when a plane crashed at the Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday. Statesville Regional Airport confirmed an "aircraft incident" at approximately 10:15 a.m. Statesville officials confirmed the airport will be closed until further notice while investigators work to determine the cause of the crash and clear the scene. The families of the victims issued a joint statement, stating that Greg and his wife, Cristina, along with their son Ryder and Greg's daughter Emma, were among the victims. Dennis Dutton, Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth were also killed. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/statesville-regional-airport-north-carolina-plane-crash/275-84f003d5-b6fc-4590-a691-a94c5167f406WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

If your holiday flights out of Charlotte felt more expensive than usual, a new report suggests that’s not your imagination.Airport workers and community advocates plan to rally Thursday, Dec. 18, at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, pointing to a new analysis that shows passengers flying nonstop out of CLT pay more than travelers at any other major airport in the country.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-airport-workers-rally-pay-high-fares/275-d121334a-ea39-416f-8c5b-435a43431c6eWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Calls for emergency services have been released in connection with a stabbing on the CATS light rail in northeast Charlotte that left one person hurt earlier this month.The calls reveal witnesses' perspectives of the situation and the aftermath of the scene. The stabbing happened on Friday, Dec. 5, on the CATS light near North Brevard Street and East 25th Street. Oscar Solorzano is accused of stabbing Kenyon Dobie, causing serious injuries.The most substantial call came from one witness who told authorities they were assisting Dobie and encouraged him that he was going to live.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/911-calls-cats-light-rail-stabbing/275-0c604353-7945-4414-9d9c-b549d61ff6aaWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

An explosion at a home in Salisbury left at least 12 firefighters hurt on Monday.The situation began on Laurel Street near North Long Street around 4:56 p.m., according to the Salisbury Police Department. Firefighters arrived and found a heavy fire at a home.As firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, an explosion happened inside the home. The home's roof collapsed after the explosion. The explosion caused injuries to 11 Salisbury firefighters and one from the East Spencer Fire Department, authorities said.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/11-firefighters-hurt-in-gas-line-explosion/275-ebfe8434-fd58-47be-8580-44be07d1bc58WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in east Charlotte early Monday morning.Officers responded to a shooting on North Sharon Amity Road, near the intersection with Lynnville Avenue, around 3 a.m. on Monday. Medic initially transported the victim to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, but the victim was later pronounced dead.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/north-sharon-amity-road-homicide-investigation-cmpd/275-cfef3f98-2b88-48cf-9e29-72536860a876WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The man accused of stabbing another man on a CATS light railcar in December 2025 is now facing federal charges, the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office announced.Court records reviewed by WCNC Charlotte on Dec. 11, 2025, show that 33-year-old Oscar Solorzano is now charged with committing a terrorist attack or violence against a mass transportation system. He is also charged with re-entry of a removed alien. These charges are on top of the state charges Solorzano-Garcia is already facing.Federal immigration officials had previously lodged an arrest detainer for Solorzano, who is from Honduras and in the United States illegally. The Department of Homeland Security said Solorzano was removed from the country in March 2018. He was arrested while crossing the border in 2021 and was again removed, according to DHS. It's unclear when Solorzano reentered the country for the third time. He's been deported twice before. It's unclear when Solorzano reentered the country for the third time. Notably, in 2016, he was deported after stabbing another victim in Florida.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/december-2025-cats-stabbing-suspect-federal-charges-12-11-2025/275-05dfaa29-0c70-4076-819f-f83a82c6270aWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Mecklenburg County Court records show a man who was the victim in a stabbing on the CATS light rail was arrested on Wednesday.Kenyon Dobie, 24, faces charges of assault serious bodily injury (SBI), assault on a pregnant woman, assault on a female, domestic violence, and three counts of communicating threats.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/cats-light-rail-stabbing-victim-arrested-assault-charges/275-1177d890-2a98-41ed-ac46-5e836e72d780WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Charlotte Area Transit System's ability to track and enforce bans is facing renewed scrutiny after a man prohibited from using CATS property allegedly stabbed another rider on the light rail on Friday, Dec. 5.Oscar Solarzano, who was on CATS's banned list, was aboard the rail line when he allegedly committed the attack, raising questions about how the transit agency monitors individuals barred from the system.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/cats-exclusion-policy-under-scrutiny-light-rail-stabbing/275-f033ca86-3358-4158-bcde-fd801768c88dWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte City Council addressed Friday's stabbing on the light rail Monday night, less than four months after the deadly stabbing of Iryna Zarutska prompted increased security measures on public transportation. Mayor Vi Lyles said she has requested CATS to provide an update on the transit security plan this week."Everyone deserves to feel safe in Charlotte, and that remains this council's priority," Lyles said during Monday night's meeting, after multiple residents brought up the incident during public comment. "I've asked CATS to provide an update to council this week on the transit security plan as it is enacted over the last several months so that we can all understand where we all are.”READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-city-council-seeks-answers-after-second-light-rail-stabbing-in-four-months/275-eb628091-3219-431a-b0a2-19fc8be15859WEATHER IMPACT FORECAST: Sunshine returns but cold air remains for Tuesday. Highs back to the 50s Wednesday. Challenging 60 degrees on Saturday. Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy says we should get above freezing by late morning, but another dose of cold weather will bring us below freezing next week. FULL FORECAST: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/forecast/charlotte-weather-forecast-update/275-50501550Becky Hill, the former Colleton County clerk of court who oversaw the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial, was sentenced to probation after she pleaded guilty Monday to charges tied to misconduct in office, obstruction of justice, and perjury. The former clerk admitted in court that she abused her position for financial gain, promoted her book about the Murdaugh trial while serving as clerk, and lied under oath. But she did not admit to allegations that she made improper comments to the Murdaugh jury, and prosecutors said they did not find enough evidence to charge her with jury tampering.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/special-reports/alex-murdaugh/former-clerk-for-murdaugh-trial-becky-hill-guilty-plea/101-db88c351-8f73-4902-aa46-4a14e1e9415bWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A man is in custody after a reported stabbing on the Charlotte Area Transit System Blue Line light rail early Friday evening, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said.Medic confirmed it responded around 5 p.m. near the stop along North Brevard Street and East 25th Street. One person was being treated for serious injuries, according to the agency. On Saturday morning, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed detectives identified 33-year-old Oscar Solarzano as a suspect. Court records indicate Solarzano was intoxicated on the light rail train and challenged the victim to a fight, and was shouting at others prior to the stabbing. His address was listed as an address matching the Roof Above shelter. Court documents noted that no bond was set for him, saying he is in the country illegally and "has been deported previously." Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/blue-line-stabbing-incident-12-5-2025/275-e5682664-952f-4b1f-ba66-ea82f6d5e9feWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

As freezing temperatures settle into the region, Gastonia’s warming center is seeing more people walk through its doors, and organizers say they need volunteers to keep up with the growing demand.This year, the center moved from the Salvation Army to Unity Baptist Church, a new location outside of downtown Gastonia along North Myrtle School Road. While the setup is simple, the space offers essential warmth, safety, and support for people seeking shelter from the cold.“They come in, and they can get hot chocolate, coffee, snacks,” said Crystal Walls, the Executive Director of HealthNet Gaston. “We have nonperishable food items that we can give out. It’s just a place where our customers can come in, stay warm, and stay out of the cold."Beyond providing warmth, the warming center also connects people to community services they may desperately need.“It’s heartwarming to be able to give back and help the most vulnerable. We’re able to provide resources and give them something to eat and drink. It’s a blessing,” Walls added.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gastonia/gastonia-nc-warming-center-12-4-2025/275-0f34e35e-2667-4f62-b382-b683327ad4a6 WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Davidson’s Christmas celebration kicks off tonight with big crowds, festive traditions, and a focus on safety as the Giving Tree Village brings the community together.Every day, WCNC Charlotte is streaming the latest news, weather, traffic and more that impacts you on its streaming platform WCNC+. Download WCNC+ on your TV and watch for free today on your preferred streaming platform like Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/about-us/stream-wcnc-plus-now-roku-amazon-fire-apple-tv/275-3d19e8d8-48dd-4036-b3ab-c514ec25b4beWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The message from regional business leaders Tuesday was clear: Charlotte’s economy is strong — and 2026 could be even stronger.At the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s annual Economic Outlook, CEOs and economic experts said the last several years have laid the foundation for record growth across the region. Robust job creation, major corporate announcements, and the passage of the Mecklenburg County transportation referendum were all highlighted as key drivers shaping the future.“Economic development in the Charlotte region is on fire. We’ve seen record-breaking growth, major deals, and thousands of new jobs, and the pipeline ahead is even stronger with over 7,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in potential investment on the table,” said Robert McCutcheon, president and CEO of the CRBA.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/economy/charlotte-nc-economic-growth-2026/275-cb935d15-c379-4319-84e5-5cf81899ef9aWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

One of the Queen City’s biggest days of giving is officially underway. Giving Tuesday Charlotte, led by SHARE Charlotte, is celebrating its 12th year — and organizers say the movement has already generated more than $52 million in impact for local nonprofits since it began.The annual day of generosity is part of the global Giving Tuesday initiative, but Charlotte was among the first cities in the country to launch its own local version. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/give-back-giving-tuesday-charlotte/275-2dc54f6c-8af7-4aa7-8aa3-a14335e01889WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte Douglas Airport is packed with delays and cancellations. Some travelers missed flights despite arriving 3 hours early due to hours-long traffic jams.Every day, WCNC Charlotte is streaming the latest news, weather, traffic and more that impacts you on its streaming platform WCNC+. Download WCNC+ on your TV and watch for free today on your preferred streaming platform like Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/about-us/stream-wcnc-plus-now-roku-amazon-fire-apple-tv/275-3d19e8d8-48dd-4036-b3ab-c514ec25b4beWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Is Black Friday still as popular as it used to be? Let's connect the dots. Holiday shopping fever began in 1924 with the original Christmas ad - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - kicking off the holiday shopping season. The term "Black Friday" didn't enter the national conversation until the late 1980s, when retailers turned it into an unofficial holiday.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/black-friday-losing-popularity/275-9a2301f1-5753-45bb-a7af-5717cde473f2WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Charlotte Rescue Mission will welcome more than 130 volunteers this Thanksgiving Day to help serve hundreds of meals to individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity across the Queen City.The annual Thanksgiving outreach — one of the organization’s largest events of the year — brings together volunteers from local churches, businesses, and community groups in Charlotte who prepare, plate, and serve hot meals to guests who might otherwise go without a holiday dinner.“This day is about dignity, love, and making sure everyone knows they have a place at the table,” Donnie Shell, Jr. director of Program Impact for the Charlotte Rescue Mission, said. “Thanks to our volunteers, we’re able to offer more than just a meal — we offer connection and hope.”Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/holidays/charlotte-rescue-mission-thanksgiving/275-15839f0f-e3d5-4f1e-9b00-4fb212474481WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The holiday season arrives in Uptown Charlotte Wednesday evening as thousands prepare to line Tryon Street for the 79th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade — a “feast of light” and one of the city’s most cherished traditions.It kicks off at 5:30 p.m., transforming Uptown into a vibrant corridor of music, color, and community spirit. The route stretches along Tryon Street from 9th Street to Good Samaritan Way, drawing families, visitors, and longtime residents eager to kick off the long holiday weekend.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/uptown-firstward-fourthward/uptown-charlotte-annual-thanksgiving-eve-parade-novant/275-ff0768e3-962f-42eb-b7f1-8a47ecc4774bWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Closing arguments are expected to begin Monday in the murder trial of two men charged with killing Brooks' Sandwich House co-owner Scott Brooks in December 2019. Terry Connor and Steven Staples face murder, kidnapping and robbery charges in the death of Scott Brooks, who was killed at his family's restaurant in NoDa on Dec. 9, 2019. On Friday, the state called its final witness to the stand. Dr. James Lozano, a forensic pathologist and medical examiner, performed the autopsy on Brooks. Lozano testified that Brooks had three gunshot wounds on his body: one on his chest, one on his left hand and a grazed wound on his lower leg. Lozano said it was his opinion that a gunshot wound to the chest is what killed Brooks. He said the other wounds wouldn't have killed him, explaining that he believed Brooks died just minutes after being shot. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/steven-staples-terry-connor-scott-brooks-murder-trial-defense-rests/275-d0422a00-bde2-4a03-9c92-f5afdd7115db WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Friday, Nov. 21, marks three years since missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari was last seen in public.The last known video taken of her shows the then-11-year-old getting off her school bus around 5 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2022. Her mother Diana Cojocari and stepfather Christopher Palmiter did not report her missing for another three weeks, investigators say.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/investigations/three-years-madalina-cojocari-last-seen-public/275-0c29161b-5ab3-4a64-af8c-141f45a2acb3WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Protesters gathered in Charlotte's University area on Wednesday, voicing opposition to ongoing Border Patrol operations and sharing personal stories of family members deported to Mexico.Maria Bautista joined demonstrators carrying signs and chanting "No more CBP," driven by memories of her father, who was deported to Mexico last year."I don't want anyone else to feel how I felt and I just feel that this is injustice and it's not ok to be ripping people away from their family," Bautista said.The demonstration aimed to send a message that members of the Latino community should not live in fear, organizers said. Organizers said they plan to hold another protest on Thursday as Border Patrol operations continue in the Charlotte area.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-protest-highlights-separation-fears-amid-border-patrol/275-dd13d14b-ea65-474d-bf21-b24ed3380382WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will not offer remote learning despite requests from parents fearful of Border Patrol operations in their communities, even as more than 30,000 students stayed home Monday amid heightened anxiety over federal immigration enforcement.Parents packed a school board meeting Tuesday night, demanding the district provide a hybrid learning option while immigration operations continue in the Charlotte area.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-rejects-remote-learning-requests/275-9bac55fd-81af-4a05-b3a9-5e566ece97dcWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Video shows Border Patrol agents arresting two U.S. citizens in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood neighborhood Monday morning after accusing them of honking their horn to alert others that troops were in the area, according to witnesses and family members.Dramatic video captured the moment agents took the two women into custody following a chase down Central Avenue. The women were later released with citations after spending several hours at an FBI facility.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/immigration-news/heavy-handed-border-patrol-arrests-two-us-citizens-in-charlotte-for-allegedly-warning-others-of-operation/275-6d84fd32-0083-4f18-a70e-9fe84d0c3d94WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents resumed making arrests in Charlotte on Sunday, the second day of Operation "Charlotte's Web."Commander Gregory K. Bovino posted about multiple arrests on his X feed, stating each person has a criminal history and emphasizing the purpose of CBP's presence in Charlotte.The continued enforcement operations drew protests from residents voicing opposition to the agents' presence in the city.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/immigration-news/charlotte-resident-describes-tracking-border-patrol-operation/275-0862964e-07fa-489b-a7d1-edefd625c7c1WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Leaders from across Mecklenburg County are holding a press conference Friday morning to address reports that Border Patrol agents could be deployed to Charlotte as soon as Saturday. The event, taking place at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, is expected to be the first public discussion by local officials seeking clarity on the federal operation.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/local-leaders-address-planned-border-patrol-operations-charlotte/275-39daa9da-000e-4df2-b002-820816e41c77WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Even as President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the government shutdown, experts warned that recovery for federal programs and services won't be immediate."There will be some delay in terms of the immediacy," Michael Bitzer, a political science professor with Catawba College, said.Bitzer said reopening the government is just the first step in a longer process before operations return to normal.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/government-shutodown-has-impacted-millions/275-787bc8f4-3ead-4986-b411-06a8d4d58983WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Now that Mecklenburg County voters have approved a sales tax increase to fund decades of transit improvements, Charlotte City Council is moving forward with selecting members for the new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) Board of Trustees. Interviews for council-appointed seats begin Wednesday, Nov. 12, and will continue through Saturday, Nov. 15.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-city-council-interviews-new-transit-board/275-7b623ae2-5196-42c4-8c86-755a4bb7be89WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.