The latest numbers from CMPD, obtained by WBT, paint a disturbing picture about crime in the center city whether it’s murders or flashers. Since January, there have been nine murders around the uptown, compared to only three killings in all of last year. That’s a 200% increase. A recent murder in the busy Brevard Court […]
When the call came for a fire on Rich Hatchet road, firefighters knew they would have their hands full. They had been to the home before on medical calls, and they knew the man living there was extremely obese. About 600 pounds Before fire trucks arrived, a Huntersville police officer and another man rushed into […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – The US House Judiciary Committee held a hearing in Charlotte this morning highlighting failures in the criminal justice system, in the wake of the murder of a Ukrainian refugee on the light rail train. Families of victims testified of long waits for trials and the constant […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Four men with lengthy criminal records are arrested for the murder of a 4-year old child. Another man is arrested for the murder of a man in Uptown during the lunch hour yesterday. Another arrested for murder in East Charlotte. And another career criminal just beat […]
Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, September 11th, 2025. 6:05 Charlie Kirk shot and killed at speaking event on Utah college campus 6:20 Charlie Kirk coverage cont. (Manhunt continues) 6:35 President Trump makes statement on assassination of Charlie Kirk 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Councilman Malcom Graham comments on addressing crime in Charlotte […]
“She’s got to get the hell out.” That’s how Daniel Redford reacted to Mayor Vi Lyles winning the primary on Tuesday. Redford is the president of the local Fraternal Order of Police, representing 17-hundred officers who want a new mayor elected in November. “The mayor has not said a damn word about anything,” Redford said, […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn, publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer, joined me to discuss the murder of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light rail line, the Charlotte Mayor’s third attempt at a response, and the media coverage of it. Help Pete’s Walk to […]
Bo and Beth welcome Bishop Michael Martin to the studio to get a preview of the 2025 Eucharistic Congress in Charlotte this weekend at the Charlotte Convention Center. Go to goeucharist.com to learn more.
Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is celebrating a stronger showing in the 2025 state accountability scores. For the first time in district history, 123 schools earned an A, B, or C performance grade – adding 21 schools in one year and a record single‑year jump. However, 30% of the schools in the district still have a D […]
Charlotte Transit now admits that the homeless man who stabbed a young woman to death on the city’s Light Rail on August 22nd, never paid to ride the train. CATS acknowledged that passengers are rarely checked for tickets which means trouble makers can easily ride the train for free. At a meeting Tuesday night, city council […]
Vince shares an article from Newsweek ranking North Carolina as one of the most business friendly states and the investigation continues into former President Biden’s declining mental health. Also, Faith Focus Friday. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program.
Hour 1 10:05 – Citi to create 500+ jobs with new investment in CLT / I-77 bridge project 10:20 – Monroe votes “No Confidence” for Mayor / Relationships between federal & state/local governments 10:35 – Caller Jim: Monroe’s mayor being railroaded 10:50 – Caller Jack: Where will government cuts end? / Caller Angela: Can you run for Tillis’ Senate […]
