Having built up CMPD after a retirement wave, Chief Ron Lawrence will himself retire
After 35 years in law enforcement Lawrence, 55, plans to retire on June 27 — just shy of his 4-year anniversary with the city ...
Charlotte man confessed to July stabbing death of Whitney Hurd, prosecutor says in court
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police made an arrest in the killing of Whitney Elizabeth Hurd, who was found stabbed to death in July ...
CMPD investigates alleged sexual assault of two 5-year-olds at Ballantyne day care
"Today we learned of a police report filed regarding our Ballantyne school for an incident that was alleged to have occurred ...
CMS budget proposal includes teacher raises as it cuts federal funding expectations
CMS draws its funding from three main sources: Mecklenburg County, the state of North Carolina and federal grants. Hill’s ...
Western NC food banks, pantries in Helene-ravaged communities see federal funding cuts
North Carolina was poised to receive more than $11.4 million in funding through the LFPA program, according to MANNA’s ...
State superintendent gets surprise in High Point
Because it was a tour of Allen Jay Preparatory Academy, there had to be moments on Monday when State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green stopped and chatted with students and educators. But ...
CMS teacher: Eye-popping bonuses for a handful of teachers won’t help our schools | Opinion
Our public schools are facing an existential crisis, and giving massive bonuses to 32 teachers isn’t going to solve it. | ...