🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Charlotte — Furniture, Plants & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Charlotte neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and home goods to plants and pet supplies.
Mecklenburg County buys land to expand Idlewild Park in Matthews
Mecklenburg County is buying up land to expand a Matthews park. The county purchased two pieces of land at 2337 Hargett Road and 4420 Margaret Wallace Road, property records show , for a combined cost of $10 million. The town confirmed the new parcels will add about 30 acres to Idlewild Park. “This is a meaningful investment in expanding Idlewild Park and a win for...
See inside: $19M Lake Norman estate could set a local record for priciest sale
A newly built, fully furnished private island estate in Cornelius will soon hit the market for nearly $19 million — among the priciest listings in the Charlotte region. Why it matters: If it sells near asking, the Lake Norman property could challenge local home sale records, which have topped out around $11-12 million in recent years.
Explosion leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt at NC industrial park
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WIS/WBTV) - A tanker truck explosion at an industrial park in North Carolina left one person dead and another hurt on Tuesday morning. WBTV reports a chemical explosion was reported around 7:15 a.m. at Carolina Beverage Group on Barley Park Lane in Mooresville, officials said. A town spokesperson...
Queen City Quarter down to 13 tenants as property hits the market
The company that owns Queen City Quarter says only 13 tenants are expected to remain in operation past September 2026.
Speed limits lowered on three major roads in Matthews due to safety and traffic...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) — Speed limits are changing on major roads in the Matthews area as local leaders work to improve safety amid growing traffic. On April 2, the N.C. Department of Transportation and the Town of Matthews approved lowering the speed limit on surrounding roads to 35 mph. This represents a decrease of 10 mph from the previous 45 mph speed...
The 5 Best Fresh Seafood Markets In All Of North Carolina, According To Reddit
Blending Southern tradition with relaxed coastal excellence, North Carolina is one destination that weaves a sense of place into everything — especially its cuisine. With more than 300 miles of coastline running along the Atlantic Ocean and a chain of protective barrier islands called the Outer Banks, America's No. 1 trending destination on Google in 2025, it's easy to see why the sea is so intertwined in the...
Charlotte man sentenced to more than four years for cashing fraudulent checks
McKelvey pleaded guilty last June to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The Cheesecake Factory Plans Third Charlotte-Area Restaurant at Concord Mills
The Cheesecake Factory submitted a building review plan on March 30. This marks their third spot in the Charlotte region. The new restaurant will land at Concord Mills mall, where the chain is negotiating a lease with Simon Properties. "We are in discussions with Simon Properties regarding a location in...
CMS employee accused of shooting wife during early morning argument, court documents say
A Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools employee is behind bars, accused of shooting and killing his wife inside their northwest Charlotte home early Monday morning.
