Traffic woes escalate in Mount Holly-Huntersville as 2 housing developments approved this week
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Traffic concerns are growing along Mount Holly-Huntersville Road as drivers say congestion is already a daily struggle — and more development could make it worse. Commuters in the area say backups are common, especially during morning and evening rush hours. “This whole area is awful...
A Culinary Voyage: The ‘Eat Like a Tanzanian Experience’ at Serengeti Kitchen
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, Serengeti Kitchen stands as a beacon of cultural and culinary exploration. This local gem, located at The Market at 7th Street, offers more than just meals; it provides an experience that transports diners to the sun-drenched plains of Tanzania. As the city bustles around it, Serengeti Kitchen invites residents and visitors alike to pause...
Lawsuit claims wrong charges posted on Mecklenburg County mugshot site
A man is suing Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden and his office, claiming incorrect charges were posted on the county’s public mugshot website, damaging his reputation. Joseph Cataldi said he was arrested in January 2023 on fraud-related charges, but the site listed sexual offense charges he says he never faced.
This Gaston County community could see a new townhome development
A proposed development would put more than 200 townhomes near North Main Street in the Mount Holly area. The Holly Heights Townhome Development is a proposed 207 townhomes near North Main Street and Mackenzie Boulevard. All townhomes would have three bedrooms and would be 1,200 to 1,600 square feet, City Planner Brandon Livingston said in a recent meeting. Mount Holly planning department staff have...
Charlotte Parking Lot Could Become Mixed-Use Building With Apartments
A new petition proposes a mixed-use development, permitted under Neighborhood Center zoning, to transform a parking lot into new housing.
Local doctors weigh-in on peptide craze as RFK Jr. pushes to remove 12 from...
CHARLOTTE, NC — From celebrities, to influencers, the passion for peptides is sweeping through social media. Dr. Carlos Jorge was more than a decade ahead of the newest health trend. He said peptides have been around for a while. Drugs like GLP-1s, insulin and collagen all fall under the peptide category. But there are hundreds more that haven’t been studied or tested enough to...
Christiansburg native Matt Hagan joins the noon show to talk about NHRA Charlotte race...
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan joined WFXR News at Noon to talk about the big NHRA race weekend in Charlotte. Hagan has been part of some of NHRA’s most memorable moments. Near the top of that list is his historic 3.99-second run at zMAX Dragway in 2011 and at […]
Developer drops Charlotte rezoning plan in high-traffic University area – for now
A developer has withdrawn its rezoning request to add 195 town homes off Mallard Creek Road in the University neighborhood of Charlotte. The move comes amid density and traffic concerns voiced by neighbors. But just because the request was withdrawn , doesn’t mean homes can’t be built there. Atapco Properties presented its rezoning request to Charlotte City Council in January. The Baltimore developer was looking...
Much-needed rain possible in Carolinas this weekend: Forecast here
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Some much-needed rain could be coming to the Carolinas this week, but don’t expect a ton. Highs will stay very warm around Charlotte the next couple days before temperatures cool off just a bit. Warm end to workweek. Plenty of sunshine is in the forecast...
Charlotte mother, daughter describe terrifying moment tree crashed onto their cars
A north Charlotte woman said she is still shaken weeks after a massive tree suddenly crashed onto her car, and the car her daughter was driving right behind her, trapping them both in a frightening Easter Sunday ordeal.
