Myles Harris

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Myles Harris

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This Sunday marks five years since one of Charlotte's most devastating mass shootings that left four people dead and a west Charlotte community forever changed. On June 22, 2020, what began as a peaceful Juneteenth celebration on Beatties Ford Road turned into chaos when gunfire erupted in the early morning hours. Police said more than 100 rounds were fired into a crowd, killing four people and wounding several others.

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Myles Harris

MONROE, N.C. — Monroe leaders say they were blindsided by an addition to a bill making its way through the North Carolina General Assembly that could have a profound impact on local elections. The controversy centers on House Bill 3, originally designed to address election timing in Simpson, North Carolina, but expanded this month to include Monroe.

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Myles Harris

MONROE, N.C. — The Monroe City Council faced a divided community Tuesday as residents debated the city's stance on Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, with some supporting compliance while others raised concerns about public safety priorities. The contentious discussion comes as anti-ICE protests are planned throughout the region, including demonstrations scheduled for Saturday in the Charlotte area.

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Myles Harris

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3 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Myles Harris

CHINA GROVE, N.C. — A Rowan County auto shop owner is fighting to keep his business open after a high-speed crash destroyed multiple cars on his lot and caused thousands of dollars in damage that insurance won't cover. Joey Jordan, owner of Singer Auto in China Grove, said the incident has left his business in jeopardy and could force him to close permanently. "It really has us in a position where it could put us out," Jordan said.