Vanessa Ruffes

While police have not said what led to the gunfire Friday, the incident is sparking dialogue about what some say are risks of these encounters in certain situations.

After police say a child custody exchange in Mint Hill devolved into a shootout with officers, the county is highlighting a secure place designed for these meetings.

Multiple animal rescues are calling for donations, supplies and fosters as they work to help dogs who will be left in the dangerous cold.

The deadliest air disaster since 2001 sparked some changes, but families of those killed question why further safety policies remain stuck in Congress.

Jayla Gittens was moving from her apartment in Apr. 2025 when she says someone took her car with her dog inside. Ever since, she's been pushing to get him back.

The case of Julio, the stolen French bulldog, garnered wide attention in the community. After ten months, he was found abandoned outside Charlotte's animal shelter.

Mariah Johnson, a P.E. teacher, bus driver, basketball coach and president of local civic group, is the latest Hyundai Hometown Hero.

A series of trails behind Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control, used for shelter dog walks, will reportedly be torn out soon.

Alden Elliott was killed on April 29, 2024 while serving a warrant in Charlotte. Now, community members hope to honor his legacy while helping students.

While seeing a swarm of bees coming from the earth can catch some people off-guard, wildlife officials say most of the state's 500 bee species live underground.