Local pizza restaurant closing after 17 years
CHARLOTTE — The Pizza Peel & Tap Room’s last day will be Nov. 16, it posted yesterday on social media. The restaurant has been dishing up gourmet pizza, wings and draft beer at 4422 Colwick Road for 17 years. “We are grateful for the opportunity to have served...
Outgoing CMPD Chief Jennings reflects on career and department’s future
Retiring Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings gave one of his final addresses as the top cop in Charlotte Tuesday morning.
The Carolinas Rank Among The Least Charitable States in America
Americans do more than just reach in their pockets to help others, though. They also contribute their time — and plenty of it. Nearly 76 million people volunteer in the U.S., serving a combined total of roughly 5 billion hours per year, the equivalent of $167.2 billion of service.
After stalled discussion, McFadden asks state to talk about juvenile jail again
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden asked the state’s Department of Public Safety to meet with him in a public forum to discuss how they can “collectively move toward reopening” the county’s former juvenile detention facility, Jail North. McFadden sent the letter to DPS Deputy Secretary William Lassiter on Oct....
Large police presence at crash on Brookshire Blvd in NW Charlotte
Several Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police cruisers were joined by State Highway Patrol at the crash.
Driver ran from Remount Road crash, leaving behind a dead passenger, CMPD says
A driver involved in single-vehicle crash on Remount Road jumped and ran before police arrived, leaving behind one dead passenger and another critically injured, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. The driver remains unidentified and CMPD is hoping the public can help in making an arrest. The crash happened...
Iredell County man charged with possessing stolen construction equipment out of Mecklenburg County
STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An Iredell County man was arrested after being accused of being involved with stolen construction equipment out of Mecklenburg County. According to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to Peppercorn Lane in Statesville after a report of several other...
‘Hard to watch’: Family members see video from December 2019 shooting at Brooks’ Sandwich...
The trial of two men accused of killing NoDa business owner Scott Brooks hit a brief snag Monday after the court dismissed a juror.
1 person hurt in Uptown Charlotte shooting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A shooting in Uptown Charlotte left one person hurt on Monday. The shooting happened on West 5th Street near North Pine Street. One person suffered serious injuries in the shooting, according to Medic. It's unclear what led to the shooting. Officials did not say if any...
6 Enormous Thrift Stores In North Carolina Where You Can Lose Yourself For Hours
Searching for massive thrift stores in North Carolina where you can hunt for treasures all day?. These 6 enormous secondhand shops offer endless aisles to explore and amazing finds around every corner!. 1. Habitat for Humanity ReStore Wendover (Charlotte) Have you ever walked into a thrift store so huge you...

















