Charlotte News

Neighbors in Plaza-Midwood have a new take on how to deter crime, and they're calling on someone other than the police to help make it happen.

Investigators searched for clues Thursday night after a van killed a person walking in Northeast Charlotte.

A mistake cost the Charlotte area millions in road money. The federal government said local road leaders misread the rules, so the feds decided not to give the area $17.8 million it promised.

Investigators say the man who robbed a Charlotte bank on Tuesday, and then led police on a high-speed chase, has a long criminal history in California.

Actor's Theatre of Charlotte's latest production, Yankee Tavern , is a teasing mystery that will have your pulse racing -- and that's without alcohol in your system.

Fire tore through several units at the Sun Valley apartment complex in south Charlotte overnight.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Ida moved through Charlotte in waves Tuesday night pushing water levels up in flood-prone creeks.

The body of a missing west Charlotte woman was found in Irwin Creek early Tuesday.

For the past three years, Charlotte's new transit chief has supervised a bus system 20 times the size of the Queen City's, the Observer reports.

Hundreds of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students are being vaccinated against the H1N1 virus on Monday.

Family and friends reported Sunday that a 20-year-old Myers Park High School graduate died in China from an unknown cause while working an internship for a financial services company.

An ongoing dispute erupted early today into a melee in a northeast Charlotte parking lot that left one dead and two injured with life-threatening injuries.

One man is dead and two others are critically injured in Charlotte after an argument at a bar Sunday, police said.

Autumn is upon us. Great southern fried chicken is a cool weather staple of the south.

My personal feeling is that BOA isn’t going anywhere! Does it really matter where the CEO lives? In this day and time, with all of our technological advances and the increasing ability to do our jobs from the office, our homes or the beach and the video conferencing capabilities that we so often use, I can't imagine that this topic has gotten Charlotte residents so up in arms over the location of the new CEO of Bank of America. Bank of America owns far too much real estate here in Charlotte and to sell it and purchase FAR more expensive real estate in NY in this market is, in my opinion, simply ludicrous! And, to whom are they going to sell it?! Another consideration is the cost of relocating their personnel to NY. Imagine the taxes that they'd have to pay in New York--well above and beyond those here in Charlotte. Those factors would deter any business from relocating from ‘reasonable’ Charlotte, NC to ‘exorbitant’ New York! (Sorry NY friends--I have had numerous transferees from NY and they all concur that our taxes are FAR less than those they had been used to paying in New York)! The City of Charlotte and the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce are both working towards a more appealing business climate here in Charlotte. Charlotte has always been ahead of the curve with small and large business relations. Over the last decade, Charlotte has been one of the most forward-thinking metropolitan areas in the country—and that is expected to continue with our new leadership. So, no, I don't think Bank of America headquarters is moving anywhere, anytime soon! Just my humble opinion!

President Obama signed a bill which will extend the $8000 tax credit for *qualifying first-time home buyers through June 2010. First time home buyers will receive the $8,000 Federal tax credit if they: 1. Sign a contract by April 30, 2010 2. Close on the home by June 30, 2010. The new bill will also provide a $6,500 credit for current homeowners who purchase a new primary residence, and have lived in their current home for at least five of the previous 8 years. *The bill has a few provisions including: * Single tax filers who earn up to $125,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, single filers who earn $145,000 and above are ineligible. * Joint tax filers who earn up to $225,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, joint filers who earn $245,000 and above are ineligible. Happy house hunting!

Allen Norwood writes on Home design, do-it-yourself and real estate for The Charlotte Observer.

Simonini Custom Homes in Charlotte NC builds some of the finest homes in the area. As Allen Norwood says, they're 'taking a leap of faith,' starting these neighborhoods but, I feel that their price points are more in line with today's market. Home buyers love new construction and they're SURE to love these new neighborhoods!

While no major flooding was reported in Charlotte, people who live and work in areas known to flood spent the day keeping an eye on the rain.

Tonight at 7 p.m. and this weekend , Sesame Street Live will entertain Charlotte area preschool children and their families, according to Eventful .

Charlotte-Mecklenburg robbery detectives said a pair of thieves is targeting customers as they leave check-cashing businesses.