The new police chief also discussed recruitment efforts, crime in uptown and teenagers who are riding e-bikes recklessly across the city.

Concerns rise in McCrorey Heights as North Carolina Department of Transportation plans another highway expansion.

A mini Met Gala-inspired event is bringing fashion designers, local artists and creatives back to Charlotte on May 1. Why it matters: Happening a few nights before fashion's biggest night, the event brings that red carpet energy to Uptown — creating a local fashion-meets-art experience that encourages the city's creative community to collaborate.

The Hornets GM has hinted at big moves in the past.

The City of Charlotte will host its final community event Thursday to gather feedback on the remaining Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans.

Houston will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Rockets play Charlotte. Thursday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

Charlotte Fire crews responded to a house fire in south Charlotte early Thursday morning. The home on Brandon Circle caught fire around 2:30 a.m. Video from the fire department shows a man running out of the burning home with a duffle bag in his hands. Firefighters worked hard to put out the flames. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

Extension Charlotte FC have signed forward Idan Toklomati to a new contract through 2028-29 with an option through 2029-30, the club announced. The 21-year-old Israeli international will continue to occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot.

The Charlotte Hornets released an injury update ahead of their first post-All Star game.

He's earned Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month three times.