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The entrance ramp from Statesville Avenue to I-85 South will be closed in order for crews to...

NCDOT planning major interstate ramp closure in north Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:24 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The entrance ramp from Statesville Avenue to I-85 South will be closed for more than a week.

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A crash involving a box truck took down power lines and caused another car to flip in the...

Crash involving box truck takes down power lines in Steele Creek area

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:56 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened at the intersection of Steele Creek Road and Westinghouse Boulevard.

Breaking

A child has died after a crash on East Arrowood Road in south Charlotte on Tuesday.

6-year-old dies after head-on crash in south Charlotte, police say

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:14 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Excessive speed and failure to maintain a lane are contributing factors in the crash, according to the CMPD.

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Medic said one person was killed in a crash on I-85 near Beatties Ford Road on Wednesday night.

Medic: 1 dead in crash on I-85 in north Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:28 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened just before 11 p.m. near the Beatties Ford Road exit, Medic said.

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Officials said Highway 24/27 will remain closed for several hours Wednesday while authorities...

Officials: 3 killed, 4 injured in serious Cabarrus County crash

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened on Highway 24/27 near Bethel School Road.

News

The deadly crash happened on Sandy Porter Road.

Victim identified in deadly southwest Charlotte crash

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 1:40 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Investigators said it is unknown if speed or impairment are factors in the crash, and toxicology results are pending.

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NCSHP: Concord Police vehicle involved in I-485 crash near Mecklenburg Co. line

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:10 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened near Exit 47 to Lawyers Road.

Breaking

The passenger of the Land Rover was located after the crash.

Driver of stolen car flees after deadly Charlotte crash, police say

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The investigation into the crash is active and ongoing.

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The child was struck in the area of Parkdale Drive and Keener Boulevard in Belmont.

Officials: Belmont crash that injured 4-year-old boy was ‘unavoidable’

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 12:13 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
WBTV has reached out to officials for an update on the boy’s condition.

Mecklenburg County

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police confirmed that all but one lane of Sunset Road shut down Thursday...

CMPD: North Charlotte road closed due to ‘ongoing matter’

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 12:48 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
This is a developing situation.
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Driver charged after deadly crash involving a motorcycle in east Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened on Eastway Drive near The Plaza.

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Barricaded suspect arrested in northwest Charlotte, investigation underway

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 7:27 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The suspect was in the area of Toddville Road and Freedom Drive.

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CMPD: I-77 reopens near uptown Charlotte after police situation

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 3:52 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The reason for the closure is not immediately known.

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Lanes closed on busy Charlotte road after diesel spill, police say

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 10:31 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Two outbound lanes of West W.T. Harris Boulevard are closed at Reames Road.

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Tree on power lines closes part of Providence Road in south Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 9:25 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Drivers are asked to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.

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Injuries reported after CMS school bus involved in crash in south Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 3:42 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. and caused minor damage to the bus, according to CMS.

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Bus carrying students involved in crash in northeast Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Four people on the bus were treated for minor injuries, according to Medic.

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Busy stretch of I-77 to be closed in Huntersville as interchange construction progresses

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:48 AM EDT
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By Mary Calkins
Southbound lanes will be closed overnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Gilead Road exit.

Cleveland County

Cleveland Co. deputy involved in early-morning crash, sheriff’s office says

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 1:52 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
No one was seriously injured in the crash, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Crash on I-77 closes lane, causing significant backups near Davidson

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 7:07 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. near the Griffith Street exit.

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CMPD: 1 killed after car runs off road, hits tree in southeast Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Excessive speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash, according to the CMPD.

Traffic

250-gallon container leaking paint onto part of I-485 inner in Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
No other information was immediately available.

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1 killed in 2-car crash in Lancaster County, corner says

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 11:44 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office are still investigating the crash.

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2 lanes remain closed after crash, fuel spill on I-85 S in Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 7:14 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a tractor-trailer was jackknifed on the highway and there was a fuel spill.

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Road work causing backups on I-85 S in north Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 7:01 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
A WBTV crew saw heavy backups on I-85 South near Sugar Creek Road.

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Tree blocks portion of Parkwood Ave. in Charlotte’s Belmont neighborhood

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 7:42 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Barriers were placed around the tree to alert drivers.

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Road closures announced for Charlotte Pride this weekend

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 12:48 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Closures could last until Monday morning.

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Traffic lights back on at Matthews intersections following power outage

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 5:39 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The outage affected lights at Highway 74 and Matthews-Mint Hill Road, along with two other intersections.

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CRTPO to hear updated review of proposed I-77 toll lanes south of Uptown

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 7:58 AM EDT
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By Faith Alford
The proposed lanes would stretch south of Uptown to the South Carolina state line.

Mecklenburg County

Video shows car slamming through fence in east Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 2:25 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Seconds later, a person can be seen running from the business.

News

Medic: 3 injured in construction zone crash

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 5:28 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
At least two vehicles were involved.

Traffic

Heavy rain causes flooding near Central Ave. in east Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 10:13 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
In one of the videos, a truck is seen trying to push the stranded car out of the flooded street.

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I-85 reopened after crash closes multiple lanes in Cabarrus County

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 5:51 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The incident happened near Exit 52 to Poplar Tent Road.

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Crash closes multiple lanes on I-85 near Concord Mills

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 7:43 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened near the exit to Concord Mills Boulevard.

Traffic

Lanes reopen after crash on I-77 N near I-85 in Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 4:35 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
It’s not immediately known if there are any injuries.

Mecklenburg County

Video shows cars doing burnouts in west Charlotte ‘street takeover’

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 7:54 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The latest takeover happened early Monday near the Open Kitchen on West Morehead Street.

Mecklenburg County

CMPD cruiser involved in north Charlotte crash

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 6:19 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened on Sunset Road near Beatties Ford Road early Monday.

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Police investigating after woman hit, killed by car in south Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 5:12 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened at Old Pineville Road and East Woodlawn Road early Monday.

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Police investigating deadly crash in south Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 4:46 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened Sunday night at Baybrook Lane and Pineville-Matthews Road.

Rowan County

1 dead after moped, SUV collide in Rowan County

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened on Dunn’s Mountain Road on Thursday night.

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Power restored to 1,600+ after tractor-trailer takes down poles in uptown

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 4:47 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The incident happened just outside of Bank of America Stadium.

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Troopers: Driver charged in fatal, four-car crash on I-85 in Cleveland County

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 9:19 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened near Dixon School Road on Tuesday morning.

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CATS bus, truck crash injures 15

Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 12:30 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened around the 5600 block, close to Cove Creek Drive.

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Traffic Alert: Portion of South Tryon Street in Charlotte closed

Updated: Jul. 30, 2023 at 11:40 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Crews have not confirmed whether there were any injuries, or when the road is expected to reopen.

Mecklenburg County

I-485 reopened following crash

Updated: Jul. 29, 2023 at 3:07 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Both directions of the outer loop were closed for an hour and a half.

Traffic

Road reopens after crash closed portion of I-485 inner loop in south Charlotte

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 3:15 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The road is expected to stay closed until roughly 5:11 p.m. on Friday.

Traffic

23-year-old killed, one hurt in south Charlotte crash, police say

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 2:53 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened on East Westinghouse Boulevard near Rodney Street.

Traffic

2 injured after crash near Concord Mills; I-85 reopens

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The crash happened near Bruton Smith Boulevard on Thursday morning.

Traffic

Coroner: Charlotte man killed in Kershaw County, SC, crash

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 12:01 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the coroner.

Education

CMS officials to provide update on express bus routes ahead of new school year

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 11:22 AM EDT
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By Mary Calkins
The new route system will take effect at the start of the upcoming school year.
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