Charlotte NC

A developer wants to build affordable apartments and townhomes in east Charlotte on property, which belongs to Calvary Church of the Nazarene, but some residents are concerned about the proposal.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This weekend, we’re under a Weather Impact Alert as we brace for a significant winter storm that could bring ice to parts of the area. And when it comes to ice, even small amounts can lead to big problems. When we talk about ice storms,...

Charlotte City Council held a zoning meeting on Tuesday night, making a decision on a property that had been the site of a controversial rezoning petition nearly a decade ago due to the presence of an apparent burial ground for enslaved people at the site. Zoning meetings are split into...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A crash off Interstate 485 in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte shut down the ramp on Tuesday morning. The crash was reported around 11:17 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, off exit 61 A for Johnston Road, off the Inner Loop. The Department of Transportation estimated the...

Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 20, 2026 — Cousins Maine Lobster (CML), a leading fast-casual lobster roll brand, is making a highly anticipated return to Charlotte, North Carolina, with the grand opening of its latest food truck. This marks the brand’s fourth truck in North Carolina and reintroduces authentic Maine lobster to...

Laurel Park quietly opened Dec. 26 in SouthPark, in the space formerly home to Village Tavern. Why it matters: Village Tavern was a neighborhood fixture for 35 years before closing in Oct. 2024. Laurel Park is positioning itself as both a tribute and a reset — blending familiarity, polish and global influence in a...

INDIAN LAND, S.C. (WBTV) - Five people were arrested after a Lancaster County drug raid uncovered guns and a stolen motorcycle last week. All suspects apprehended face drug-related charges, which are listed at the bottom of this article. What happened. The drug raid happened on Thursday, Jan. 15, at a...

The crash happened around 7:13 a.m. on I-485 outer.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A renowned national meteorologist with a huge following called a looming winter storm “downright scary” ahead of its expected impact on the east coast. The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore made the claim on Jan. 20, when he wrote on social media that the forecast...

The Charlotte region appears headed for a weekend dominated by snow, freezing rain and temperatures below freezing, according to the National Weather Service. The wintry mix could start before dawn Saturday and linger through Sunday afternoon, leaving roads and bridges coated with ice or snow, forecasters say....