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Anger and frustration is growing after a recent deadly attack on the light rail in South End. Safety advocates say Charlotte city leaders have gone "soft on crime." 

It comes as Mayor Vi Lyles called for a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss transit safety and security. 

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The mayor is calling for a special meeting with Charlotte transit leaders this week to address safety and security on the light rail.

It comes after a candlelight vigil for 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, the Ukrainian woman who was stabbed to death on the light rail just over a week ago.  

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/southend/charlotte-honors-victims-vigil-iryna-zarustka-aleki-langi/275-b7973bc4-21cc-4484-90f0-03164260f470

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Court documents obtained by WCNC Charlotte revealed new details in a horrific attack on a Charlotte CATS light rail train in South End. Richard DeVayne joins WCNC Charlotte To Go with the latest details on the investigation and a preview of Friday's court hearing. 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/woman-stabbed-in-throat-on-lynx-blue-line-charlotte/275-36fe55e3-ed6c-4674-976b-a14fb716fdc4

Plus, corn is one of America's most precious crops, but farmers across the country say unpredictable weather patterns are making it harder to grow and protect their precious harvest. Lisa Washington connects the dots on what's being done to help American agriculture adapt to climate change. 

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A man was shot multiple times by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police after allegedly opening fire on the officers in southeast Charlotte early Thursday, investigators said. 

CMPD said it was responding to a call to assist Medic along Pineborough Road, which is just off Monroe Road, around 2 a.m. Maj. Ryan Butler told WCNC Charlotte that the initial caller told dispatchers that a family member was armed outside the house. When officers arrived and encountered the man, he allegedly opened fire. 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-shooting-cmpd-police-officers/275-4f1b1cce-a117-4c42-a78d-1b47e108ee32

Two children are dead and 17 other people are injured after a gunman opened fire inside a Catholic school in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The tragedy has reignited the gun control debate and stirred emotion as Americans once again face an unspeakable mass shooting. 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/shooter-identified-in-minneapolis-catholic-school-shooting/89-bafd06bc-fafe-4187-ae44-64ed0b2fd138

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At Monday night's meeting, multiple Charlotte City Council members demanded action following a fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old woman on a light rail train.

Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death Friday night on a LYNX Blue Line train in South End. Loved ones say Zarutska recently fled Ukraine and came to Charlotte seeking peace and new beginnings. Investigators have identified 34-year-old Decarlos Brown as the suspect. He is charged with first-degree murder and will be arrested once he is released from the hospital.

"I've heard from several constituents regarding how they're afraid to ride our public buses, especially after recent violent incidents," At-Large Council member Dimple Ajmera said. "We cannot let fear drive people away, so I would like [the] city manager to provide us immediate steps that are being taken to ensure the safety of our riders, our operators, and to restore the confidence in our system."

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/southend/charlotte-city-council-members-response-fatal-south-end-stabbing/275-34bda6f3-89e6-4061-939f-4a28be10f5d6

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Services are being held this week to remember legendary NASCAR promoter H.A. "Humpy Wheeler." He was the longtime president of Charlotte Motor Speedway, putting it on the map as one of the best venues in racing.

The Wheeler family announced that the public is invited to honor his life and legacy during the following services: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/humpy-wheeler-funeral-services/275-accaa0c7-ea8b-4e63-966b-c958af86c62f

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With school buses on the roads and hallways once again ready to echo with student chatter, Union County Public Schools officially kicks off the 2025–2026 school year Monday, welcoming back approximately 41,000 students and 5,000 staff members.

Superintendent Andrew Houlihan is set to visit Weddington and Indian Trail Elementary Schools Monday morning, greeting students and teachers as they began their first day.

"One of the things that we take a lot of pride in is that when we send our kids to school, No. 1, we want them to be safe -- physically, mentally, emotionally -- we never lose sight of that,"  Houlihan said, adding the district prioritizes everything they can do to take care of safety needs. 

Houlihan also praised the commitment of educators and staff across the district. 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/union-county-public-schools-2025-26-school-year/275-481b741a-f077-4590-8446-9e6dde71b143

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As Charlotte’s population booms, city leaders say it’s time to act or risk falling further behind. 

On Friday, local officials will host an open house to outline their ambitious mobility plan that's aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving affordability and expanding transportation options in the Charlotte metro. 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-officials-mobility-plan-public-feedback-transportation-goals/275-7ff7e91d-bfb8-4e36-9400-e40564f08dd7

Misinformation isn’t just spreading online; it’s showing up in doctors’ offices, too.

A new survey found that over 60% of doctors regularly deal with patients who believe medical falsehoods. That's everything from vaccine myths to fake cures and conspiracy theories. 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/medical-misinformation-prohibiting-quality-health-care-vaccine-myths-conspiracy-theories/275-52ce3e12-cbb6-430b-b3db-fd54ad9d063b?tbref=hp

Weather Impact forecast: A wet start to your Friday will slowly break down the rain showers and storms leading to at most a light rain shower or sprinkle for the afternoon. Cloudy skies for most of the day with the best hope being a mostly cloudy and dry end to the day.

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A new study is offering a breakthrough look at how some breast cancers grow and why weight may play a bigger role than we once thought. 

Being overweight has long been linked to breast cancer, but now scientists know why. 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/breast-cancer-weight-influences-study-finds/275-d8245589-1ab1-4c13-b0ef-bd3c6f4244b2

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Highs will range in the mid-upper 80s under a mostly cloudy sky. Watch for a few storms, mainly in the afternoon and evening. The higher rain and storm chances will be in the mountains and foothills.

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Charlotte is one step closer to making a major investment in its transportation future.  

Wednesday night, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) will vote on the proposed 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) — a sweeping 30-year blueprint for transit and road projects across the region.

At the center of the plan: four major fixed-guideway projects, including significant light rail and rapid transit expansions. The proposed projects aim to address the city's explosive growth and increasing demands on infrastructure, with a focus on improving connectivity, reducing congestion, and creating more sustainable commuting options.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-leaders-vote-2055-transportation-plan/275-84009cf2-5e0b-4a8c-be9d-03ac36d7aed3

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