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Public transit safety is back in the spotlight this week in Charlotte. Monday, State Rep. Laura Budd is planning to address how Democrats are responding to the deadly light rail stabbing. Tuesday, Mecklenburg County Commissioners are following up with the vote on a possible new transit authority.
We're breaking down the latest developments.
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Republican leaders at the North Carolina Capitol announced new legislation Thursday in response to the killing of Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte light rail, with plans to unveil the bill package later this month.
The proposed legislation could potentially include restarting the death penalty and ending cashless bail, according to Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall.
They were joined by Michael Whatley, who recent...
Today, marks 24 years since the devastating attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. People across the nation and in Charlotte will come together to remember the many lives lost in the tragedy. WCNC Charlotte's Richard DeVayne shares how the city is coming together in remembrance.
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Decarlos Brown, the man accused of stabbing and killing a Ukrainian refugee on a LYNX Blue Line train in August 2025, now faces a federal charge tied to the incident.
On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi shared that federal prosecutors officially charged the 34-year-old Brown with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system. Brown is accused of killing Iryna Zarutska on the train.
"Iryna Zaruts...
Polls open in Charlotte for the municipal primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 a.m. and will close at 7:30 p.m.
This year’s ballot features several high-profile contests, including the mayor’s office, four at-large Charlotte City Council seats, and multiple district races.
What voters see on their ballot depends on their party registration or if they’re unaffiliated.
Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/nort...
President Donald Trump is expected to look into the killing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska. The Ukrainian woman was brutally stabbed while riding the light rail in Charlotte's South End last month. Trump's comments after surveillance video of the assault was released, sparking a national conversation about public safety and violent crime in major cities.
READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/deadly-cats-stabbing-surveil...
Former Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari is out of his position with the Federal Transit Administration just five months after joining the agency.
Bokhari confirmed his departure on Thursday on social media. No reason was given for the decision. It's not clear if Bokhari left on his own terms or if he was pushed out by the Trump administration; however, Bokhari stated that it was time to "hand the baton to the next wave of...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools achieved what officials are calling historic academic progress in the 2024-25 school year, with newly released state accountability data showing the district outperformed North Carolina averages and set multiple records for student achievement.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction results show tangible improvements across numerous metrics, including school performance and academic growth,...
CATS now says the man accused of killing a woman on the light rail did not have a ticket to be on the Blue Line. It comes just hours before city leaders to meet to address transit safety in Charlotte.
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Anger and frustration is growing after a recent deadly attack on the light rail in South End. Safety advocates say Charlotte city leaders have gone "soft on crime."
It comes as Mayor Vi Lyles called for a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss transit safety and security.
The mayor is calling for a special meeting with Charlotte transit leaders this week to address safety and security on the light rail.
It comes after a candlelight vigil for 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, the Ukrainian woman who was stabbed to death on the light rail just over a week ago.
Court documents obtained by WCNC Charlotte revealed new details in a horrific attack on a Charlotte CATS light rail train in South End. Richard DeVayne joins WCNC Charlotte To Go with the latest details on the investigation and a preview of Friday's court hearing.
READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/woman-stabbed-in-throat-on-lynx-blue-line-charlotte/275-36fe55e3-ed6c-4674-976b-a14fb716fdc4
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A man was shot multiple times by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police after allegedly opening fire on the officers in southeast Charlotte early Thursday, investigators said.
CMPD said it was responding to a call to assist Medic along Pineborough Road, which is just off Monroe Road, around 2 a.m. Maj. Ryan Butler told WCNC Charlotte that the initial caller told dispatchers that a family member was armed outside the house. When officers arri...
At Monday night's meeting, multiple Charlotte City Council members demanded action following a fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old woman on a light rail train.
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death Friday night on a LYNX Blue Line train in South End. Loved ones say Zarutska recently fled Ukraine and came to Charlotte seeking peace and new beginnings. Investigators have identified 34-year-old Decarlos Brown as the suspect. He is charged wi...
Services are being held this week to remember legendary NASCAR promoter H.A. "Humpy Wheeler." He was the longtime president of Charlotte Motor Speedway, putting it on the map as one of the best venues in racing.
The Wheeler family announced that the public is invited to honor his life and legacy during the following services: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/humpy-wheeler-funeral-services/275-accaa0c7-ea8b-4e63-966b-c958af86c...
With school buses on the roads and hallways once again ready to echo with student chatter, Union County Public Schools officially kicks off the 2025–2026 school year Monday, welcoming back approximately 41,000 students and 5,000 staff members.
Superintendent Andrew Houlihan is set to visit Weddington and Indian Trail Elementary Schools Monday morning, greeting students and teachers as they began their first day.
"One of the things th...
As Charlotte’s population booms, city leaders say it’s time to act or risk falling further behind.
On Friday, local officials will host an open house to outline their ambitious mobility plan that's aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving affordability and expanding transportation options in the Charlotte metro.
READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-officials-mobility-plan-public-feedback-transportation-...
A new study is offering a breakthrough look at how some breast cancers grow and why weight may play a bigger role than we once thought.
Being overweight has long been linked to breast cancer, but now scientists know why.
READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/breast-cancer-weight-influences-study-finds/275-d8245589-1ab1-4c13-b0ef-bd3c6f4244b2
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Charlotte is one step closer to making a major investment in its transportation future.
Wednesday night, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) will vote on the proposed 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) — a sweeping 30-year blueprint for transit and road projects across the region.
At the center of the plan: four major fixed-guideway projects, including significant light rail and rapid transit expansions. The p...
Chief Deputy Christopher Allen submitted his resignation from the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office on Monday, alleging in a scathing letter that Sheriff Garry McFadden created a hostile work environment through "abusive and narcissistic behaviors."
Allen, who served as chief deputy sheriff, cited a fundamental misalignment of values and morals with McFadden's leadership in his Aug. 18 resignation letter addressed to the sheriff. ...
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