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Loved ones plead for answers after Halloween shooting of Charlotte teen Amari Cooper
Cooper was killed Oct. 31, 2025, after gunfire broke out at a Charlotte party
Nov 1, 2026What to know about Charlotte’s new teen curfew that starts Sunday night
On Sunday, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will have a new tool to keep kids off the streets.
Nov 1, 20262 dead, 4 injured in shooting at nightclub
A man and a woman died, and four other people were hurt.
Nov 1, 2026CMS, CMPD alert parents of new teen curfew that takes effect Sunday night
CMPD is launching a curfew for minors effective Sunday night, aiming to curb youth violence and gatherings, with enforcement set for repeat offenders.
Nov 1, 2026New CATS program to make sure light rail riders are buying tickets, help people with questions
People who don't typically buy tickets told Queen City News this may prompt them to change their habits.
Oct 30, 2026Teen curfew in Charlotte starts this weekend
A teen curfew goes into effect in Charlotte starting this weekend.
Oct 30, 202618 charged with illegal voting in North Carolina’s 2024 election
“Protecting the integrity of our elections is fundamental to preserving our constitutional republic."
Oct 30, 2026Charlotte youth curfew takes effect Sunday; here's what to know
Charlotte city officials tighten youth curfew to 10 p.m. after youth violence, disturbances over the summer.
Oct 30, 2026State auditor releases first report on Charlotte's $650M financing for Bank of America Stadium renovations
The NC State Auditor’s first report on Bank of America Stadium renovations shows $3.1 million in spending so far. Here’s where it went.
Oct 28, 2026CMS seeks family feedback on proposed bell schedule changes at four schools
District officials said they plan to distribute surveys to families and staff at the potentially affected schools before making decisions.
Oct 28, 2026Former Charlotte council member Tiawana Brown reports to prison to begin fraud sentence
Former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown said Wednesday she was reporting to federal prison to begin serving a 10-month sentence after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
Oct 28, 2026Racist text scandal: Roundup of all stories about Charlotte police officers’ exposed group chat
The department moved on Oct. 9 to terminate six officers over racist texts allegedly targeting Black residents.
Oct 28, 2026