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The billion-dollar problem in firehouses: Potentially toxic gear, tight budgets and a fight over who pays to replace it
We found hundreds of thousands of firefighters nationwide are still wearing gear that contains PFAS. Many want to get rid of it, but replacing it could cost billions — and leave taxpayers on the hook.
Nov 2, 2026CMPD Chief Estella Patterson to brief Safety Committee after recent violence
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson is set to brief city leaders about recent violence in a meeting Monday afternoon.
Nov 2, 20261 dead, 3 injured after shooting at youth football championship game
One person died and three others were injured after a shooting at a youth football championship game Sunday night, authorities said.
Nov 2, 2026Charlotte parents, teens weigh new youth curfew as pilot program begins
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) - As Charlotte's new 10 P.M. youth curfew takes effect, some parents and teenagers question whether the curfew will be effective in reducing crime and preventing large unsupervised gatherings. "It takes more than a c...
Nov 2, 2026Can someone look up who you voted for in North Carolina? VERIFY
How you vote is not public information, but other aspects of your voting profile might be.
Nov 2, 2026Water main valve repairs disrupt west Charlotte traffic
Charlotte Water has closed part of a Tuckaseegee Road for a utility project in Enderly Park.
Nov 2, 20262026 NC voter guide: What Charlotte-area voters need to know before Election Day
Here's what to know before Election Day, including polling hours, photo ID requirements and what's on the ballot.
Nov 2, 20262026 NC voter guide: What Charlotte-area voters need to know before Election Day
2026 NC voter guide: What Charlotte-area voters need to know before Election Day Queen City News
Nov 2, 2026Loved 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, 2026