CMPD investigating stabbing death in southwest Charlotte neighborhood
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – CMPD is investigating a homicide on Maple Shade Lane in southwest Charlotte. Officers say a man was stabbed to death at a home just after 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. So far, there’s no word on what led up to that violence, but neighbors say the people that...
A Charlotte man was killed at a rented pool party. Can county change rules?
Charlotte-area leaders appear limited in what they can do to regulate residential swimming pool rentals after a fatal weekend shooting at a pool party. Police said a 20-year-old man was killed and four other people were wounded in a shooting Sunday at a “party gone wrong” in north Charlotte. A man who rents a room in...
Lincolnton woman gets fake ‘traffic ticket’ text in DMV scam spreading across Charlotte area
LINCOLNTON, N.C. (WBTV) - A Lincolnton woman reached out to WBTV after receiving a text message with a traffic citation that demanded quick action or warned of serious penalties. Turns out, it’s a scam making its way across the Charlotte area. Scammers are constantly trying to take advantage of...
Longtime local shop was just named the best sandwich in Charlotte
When it comes to spectacular sandwiches, Charlotte is blessed with a bounty of selections. From everyday BLTs to enormous creations piled high with meats, cheeses and toppings, it’s hard to find a food that can be crafted so many different ways. We put out a call to find the best sandwiches in town, and CharlotteFive...
Charlotte City Council cancels I-77 toll lane project discussion
Charlotte City Council cancelled its plans to discuss the Interstate 77 toll lane project Wednesday.
Fire at Uptown Charlotte’s Brevard Court prompts large emergency response: See video here
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A fire at Uptown Charlotte’s Brevard Court prompted a large emergency response Tuesday night. The blaze was reported around 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, on Brevard Court near Romare Bearden Park. Video of crews working the fire scene is at the bottom of this article.
‘Taking the kids to Disney World’: Charlotte mom celebrates $707,600 lottery prize
A Charlotte mom is turning a $1 lottery game into a dream family vacation after winning a massive jackpot.
Man arrested after reported road rage shooting on Charlotte interstate
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man was arrested after an alleged road rage shooting was reported on an interstate in south Charlotte this past weekend. A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report said the shooting happened on I-485 Inner, near the South Boulevard exit around 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. The police...
North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia See Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Spring Migration Reach Charlotte and...
NORTH CAROLINA — Crowdsourced tracking reports confirm that ruby-throated hummingbirds have now reached the Charlotte and Raleigh areas as part of their spring migration, marking a seasonal shift across parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The latest migration map shows a broad wave of activity...
School bus crash closes north Charlotte road
An activity bus from Sugar Creek was scene arriving to the scene to pick up the children from the original bus.

















