Pre-Dawn Blaze Rips Through Double Oaks Road Home as Charlotte Crews Take Command
Early Monday, Charlotte firefighters were called to a house fire in the 2100 block of Double Oaks Road, where Engine 18 arrived to find fire showing from the home and immediately took command. Crews set up a command post and launched fire-suppression operations on the scene. Officials have not released any information about injuries or what sparked the blaze.
Beloved Charlotte bakery brings signature pot pies, desserts to new storefront
After years of selling at local farmers markets, a Charlotte-based bakery finally has a permanent home. Thoughtful Baking Co. has opened the doors on its first brick-and-mortar storefront at 4418 Monroe Road in the city’s Oakhurst community, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive. The “comfort food bakery” is known for its farm-to-table approach, offering savory pies and...
North Carolina’s Sport Museum In Charlotte Is Perfect For Car Enthusiasts
If you're looking for a place that perfectly captures the pulse of American motorsports, visiting the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte will feel like visiting the Vatican for the first time. From the moment you lay eyes on the sweeping exterior of the museum in Uptown Charlotte, one thing will instantly pop out: this is a cathedral built for speed. Lacking a dedicated...
Men accused of stealing cellphones during Union County vape transaction armed robbery
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, working with SBI, arrested Courtney Massey on April 8 in north Charlotte. Detectives transported the suspect back to Union County.
NC BBQ lands in the ‘Top Chef’ spotlight. Look for these local pitmasters tonight
The entire foodie nation will get a taste of North Carolina barbecue Monday night. A lineup of some of North Carolina’s most celebrated pitmasters will appear on th newest episode of “Top Chef: Carolinas.” The popular Bravo cooking competition is set in Charlotte this year, showcasing some of the cherished foodways of the Carolinas. So far, that has meant livermush and searingly spicy peppers...
Big drop in SNAP recipients could just be the start
Last November gave Tina Postel one of the biggest challenges her network of food pantries at Nourish Up in Charlotte had ever seen. “I hope to never see the likes of a November ever again,” she told Spectrum News 1. The federal government shutdown disrupted SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition...
Husband arrested after pregnant wife accidentally shoots herself in Mecklenburg County, police say
MINT HILL, N.C. (WBTV) - A man was arrested after his pregnant wife accidentally shot herself, “killing her 7-month-old unborn baby” in Mecklenburg County on Sunday, according to police reports. Police said 41-year-old Luis Marcano-Marcano fired a gun on Sunday, April 12, in Mint Hill while impaired by...
Gastonia’s Parkdale Mills to Shutter Lexington Yarn Plant, 68 Jobs on the Line
Another longtime name in North Carolina manufacturing is pulling back. Parkdale Mills plans to close its Lexington yarn factory on June 7, 2026, cutting 68 jobs as the Gastonia-based company continues to shrink its U.S. footprint. According to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Parkdale filed a WARN notice on...
17-year-old robbed of $2,000 at gunpoint in southwest Charlotte, suspect arrested
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man is facing charges for a southwest Charlotte robbery, according to court records. The robbery happened at the Voltage Sports Bar & Lounge on South Tryon Street near Clanton Road around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. Dupree Naz Jah Redfern, 28, is accused of robbing a 17-year-old male at gunpoint with another suspect, court records say. The victim told police...
Dominique Moody’s death demands answers and action from NC
A child does not remain in that kind of danger for that long unless institutions miss the need for deeper scrutiny.
