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Charlotte train stabbing suspect dodges potential death penalty for now after he's ruled incompetent

June 9, 2026

Charlotte train stabbing suspect dodges potential death penalty for now after he's ruled incompetent

Decarlos Brown Jr., accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian woman Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light-rail train, is deemed incompetent to stand trial.

NAACP official condemns White politicians trying to replace resigning Black mayor

May 15, 2026

NAACP official condemns White politicians trying to replace resigning Black mayor

The North Carolina NAACP defended a local branch president who called White candidates seeking Charlotte's interim mayor position "seriously disturbing."

Longtime Dem Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign months into new term

May 7, 2026

Longtime Dem Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign months into new term

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, a five-term Democrat, announces her resignation effective June 30, saying she plans to spend time with her grandchildren.

Viral video shows vehicle taking a joyride on Topgolf driving range in Charlotte

April 27, 2026

Viral video shows vehicle taking a joyride on Topgolf driving range in Charlotte

A vehicle was driven onto the Topgolf Charlotte University driving range, causing about $5,000 in damage, according to a police department report.

Charlotte train stabbing suspect’s state case stalls amid mind control claims — but Uncle Sam says not so fast

April 9, 2026

Charlotte train stabbing suspect’s state case stalls amid mind control claims — but Uncle Sam says not so fast

Decarlos Brown Jr., accused of fatally stabbing Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light-rail train, was deemed incompetent for state trial proceedings.

Group hosted ‘abortion doula’ trainings to teach teens as young as 14 to support abortions, train others

March 29, 2026

Group hosted ‘abortion doula’ trainings to teach teens as young as 14 to support abortions, train others

Advocates for Youth hosted an abortion doula training for teens as young as 14 at UNC Charlotte, according to an invite for a Nov. 15-16 event.

Repeat offender with 20+ prior charges allegedly kills 23-year-old in hit-and-run, then walks away

March 24, 2026

Repeat offender with 20+ prior charges allegedly kills 23-year-old in hit-and-run, then walks away

Thomas Haynes, 46, is charged with second-degree murder after allegedly killing Sophie Klippel, 23, in a hit-and-run crash in Charlotte, police say.

Driver accused of attempting to mow down cop during street takeover strolls free hours later on $3K bond

March 7, 2026

Driver accused of attempting to mow down cop during street takeover strolls free hours later on $3K bond

A woman accused of hitting a Charlotte police officer with a car during a street takeover was released on $3,000 bond, sparking outrage from law enforcement officials.

GOP lawmaker shocked after anti-ICE sheriff was stumped by 'fifth-grade civics' question

February 11, 2026

GOP lawmaker shocked after anti-ICE sheriff was stumped by 'fifth-grade civics' question

North Carolina Republican state Rep. Allen Chesser said he was taken by surprise when a Democratic sheriff could not answer a basic question about how the government works.

Charlotte train stabbing 911 calls capture pleas for help after illegal immigrant allegedly attacked passenger

December 17, 2025

Charlotte train stabbing 911 calls capture pleas for help after illegal immigrant allegedly attacked passenger

Newly released 911 audio reveals passengers' heroic efforts to save stabbing victim on Charlotte light rail as good Samaritans applied pressure to wound.