Teen with autism fulfills dream as honorary captain at ACC Championship
A Charlotte teenager with autism was given the opportunity to fulfill his dream by serving as the honorary captain at the ACC Championship game, thanks to the Dream on Three Foundation.
2 hospitalized following early morning crash on I-77 North near Atando Avenue
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people are hospitalized after a crash on I-77 North in Mecklenburg County early Sunday morning, according to Medic. The crash was reported at mile marker 12, near Atando Avenue, at around 2:48 a.m., according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. It closed two lanes for about an...
Prosecutors move to drop felony charges in alleged assault on Border Patrol officer
Prosecutors are asking a judge to dismiss a felony charge against a man accused of hitting a Border Patrol officer with his car mirror.
Charlotte woman nets $250K top prize from holiday scratch-off ticket
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Charlotte woman has won a $250,000 top prize from a holiday scratch-off. Christine Dominey brought her lucky Winter Winfall ticket from the Publix on South Tryon Street for $20. The Winter Winfall game debuted in November with three $250,000 top prizes. After Dominey’s lucky win, only...
Border Czar Homan Torches Charlotte Mayor After Twice-Deported Migrant’s Brutal Train Attack
Tensions boiled over Sunday morning as Border Czar Tom Homan issued a blistering challenge to Charlotte leadership following a near-deadly stabbing on the city’s light rail system. The attack, which occurred Friday night, allegedly involved Oscar Solarzano, a Honduran national who had been deported twice before...
Fear is shaping the daily lives of immigrant children in NC | Letter
The recent opinion in The Fayetteville Observer on Nov. 19 ( “How aggressive enforcement in Charlotte and across NC harms kids” ) captures a rising climate of fear in immigrant communities — fear now shaping the daily lives of children. It is heartbreaking to hear of third graders staring out classroom windows,...
10 Best Garage Door Companies in Charlotte Reviewed 2025
Whether your garage door has started making noises that sounds suspiciously like a dinosaur, refuses to open on a Monday morning when you’re running late or you’re finally ready to upgrade your home’s curb appeal, finding a reliable garage door company matters more than most homeowners realize.
Unattended candle causes $325K in damages in Charlotte house fire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A house fire caused by an unattended candle left burning resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages, according to the Charlotte Fire Department. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Saturday, fire crews responded to a home on Sylvania Avenue, which is just off North Tryon...
Chopper 9 pilot Andy Holt retires after decades of service
Andy Holt, the longtime pilot who has guided Chopper 9 for 30 years and helped tell some of the region’s biggest stories, is retiring after a career marked by service, skill and unwavering reliability.
Charlotte Teen Charged After Uncle Found Beaten and Strangled in Backyard, Police Say
Charlotte, NC – A homicide investigation that began in October has led to the arrest of a 19-year-old Charlotte resident accused of brutally killing his uncle behind a family home in the early hours of the morning. Teen Arrested Weeks After Uncle’s Death. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say Christian Heredia...

















