U.S. Border Patrol to launch operation in Charlotte, sheriff confirms Mecklenburg County sheriff confirms U.S. Border Patrol is coming to Charlotte Axios · Nov 13, 2025
Ukrainian Refugee Attacker Finally Reveals Disturbing Motive Behind Heinous Act Brown’s criminal record includes at least 14 previous cases in Mecklenburg County. Bored Panda · Sep 12, 2025
Restraining order slapped on Rick Ware Racing in dispute over $45 million charter deal Just last week, it was revealed that Legacy Motor Club (LMC) filed a lawsuit against Rick Ware Racing (RWR) in Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Courts. The legal dispute surrounds a Charter Purchase Agreement with LMC claiming RWR was trying to back out of a signed agreement that would allow… Motorsport · Apr 9, 2025
Indy 500 racer, NASCAR team owner Shigeaki Hattori killed in traffic accident Winning racer and championship-winning team owner ‘Shige’ Hattori has died. Hattori was involved in a traffic accident around 9:15 a.m. EST on Saturday morning. The tragic incident took place on North Carolina Highway 73. He was driving a 2025 Toyota Crown when he crossed the center line, colliding with oncoming… Motorsport · Apr 7, 2025
Mecklenburg County manager says no to public funding for Panthers Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio recently shot down the idea of devoting public subsidies to the Panthers and owner David Tepper's quest for a new stadium. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 9, 2023
‘Fed up’ Democrats launch campaign to take back seat after Tricia Cotham flips to GOP Mecklenburg County Democrats cheered in excitement Sunday as party leaders vowed to win back N.C. Rep. Tricia Cotham’s seat after she switched to the Republican party. Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023
Charlotte officers face no charges in fatal shooting of man accused in Food Lion theft Mecklenburg County’s district attorney has decided two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers were legally justified in fatally shooting Kevin Eugene Boston last summer after he pointed a gun at the officers who approached Boston as a suspect in a theft from a nearby Food Lion. Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023
Police: Hornets' James Bouknight had gun, was passed out in car before arrest in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Additional details from a police report on Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight’s arrest from Sunday show he was found unconscious in his car in an uptown parking deck and had a gun. He was charged with driving while impaired, according to Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office arrest records. Tribune News Service · Oct 18, 2022
Hornets' James Bouknight arrested on impaired driving charge in Charlotte Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight was arrested Sunday morning and charged with driving while impaired, according to Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office arrest records. Tribune News Service · Oct 18, 2022
Incumbent Merriweather defeats Emry in Mecklenburg County district attorney race Incumbent Spencer Merriweather defeated Tim Emry in the May 17 Democratic primary for district attorney of North Carolina’s 26th Prosecutorial District in Mecklenburg County. Merriweather received 71% of the vote to Emry’s 29%. Ballotpedia · May 18, 2022
Two candidates running for district attorney in North Carolina’s 26th Prosecutorial District Incumbent Spencer Merriweather and Tim Emry are running in the Democratic primary for district attorney of North Carolina’s 26th Prosecutorial District in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, on May 17, 2022. No candidates filed to run in the Republican primary. Ballotpedia · May 6, 2022