SouthPark fire 1 year later: Officials still figuring out 'lessons learned'

A year after one of the worst fires in Charlotte history trapped and then killed two construction workers, the Charlotte Fire Department has yet to finish its "deep dive" of the day's events.

WCNC Charlotte has spent months routinely checking in with the department about the status of its SouthPark fire internal review. In the days after the May 18, 2024 fire, public records reveal Chief Reginald Johnson noted Charlotte Fire would not do a "normal" critique. Emails show the department created a committee last summer, suggesting everyone could "benefit from closely examining the events of that day and learning from it."

FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/south-park-fire-one-year-later-policy-review-charlotte-nc/275-e5dd8b53-fa42-40f0-9a0a-46c25e98d92e

Joshua Eyer will have his name added to Charlotte's memorial for fallen police officers during a ceremony Friday in Uptown.

Eyer was one of four law enforcement officers killed during an April 29 shooting in east Charlotte. He was working with a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force when the suspect shot numerous officers. 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-fallen-officer-memorial-police-week/275-bfed5063-aece-4503-9acc-21f8086b33fb

Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.

WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  
SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart

All 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.