Burn ban to go into effect at Meck County parks and facilities
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation will implement a mandatory burn ban across its park system effective Monday.
4 new restaurants are joining Charlotte’s food scene. Latest updates
Happy Friday, Charlotte! It’s Tanasia. The weekend is finally here, and now that the pollening is (seemingly) over and the weather is warming up, I’m looking forward to grabbing a meal with my girls — preferably on an outdoor patio . The city already has plenty of spots to choose from and will soon add another, as a new taco stand concept takes shape in Plaza...
Charlotte Water to implement mandatory water restrictions as drought worsens
Charlotte Water will implement mandatory water restrictions beginning Friday, May 15, 2026, due to ongoing dry conditions. The measures align with regional partners under the Low Inflow Protocol’s Stage 2. Charlotte Water is asking customers to reduce non-essential water use to help protect the region’s water supply. The goal...
2 teens sentenced to decades in prison for killing 15-year-old, hiding body
Two teens were sentenced to prison on Thursday after killing a 15-year-old and hiding his body.
Toll Shock On I‑77, Columbia Move Puts Charlotte Drivers On Notice
South Carolina lawmakers nudged a major transportation overhaul closer to the finish line on April 30, advancing a bill that would let the state build tolled "choice" lanes and cut deals with private companies to help pay for them. The proposal reaches all the way to the North Carolina border and throws fresh fuel on the already hot debate over the I‑77 South...
One person found dead in North Carolina, investigation underway
NORTH CAROLINA — Authorities are investigating after a person was found dead in south Charlotte on Friday morning, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Police said the discovery was made along Shady Oak Trail, near the intersection of Sharon Lakes Road and South Boulevard. Officers responded to the scene and have since launched a death […] The post One person found dead in North Carolina...
Gleason grabs the Day 1 lead at Lake Norman
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Darold Gleason’s not a greedy guy, but he wasn’t satisfied with only one big bite, so he added a second kicker toward the end of his day. Good thing he padded his weight, as his five-bass limit of 18-12 leads Day 1 of the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman presented by Battery Tender by a narrow margin.
Drugs, guns seized in Charlotte traffic stop
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Deputies seized drugs and firearms after conducting a traffic stop in Charlotte on Wednesday, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. The traffic stop was initiated after a deputy saw the vehicle make an unsafe movement. The deputy detected marijuana inside and proceeded to search the vehicle, the sheriff’s office said.
Drought worsens across Charlotte region ‘exceptional’ drought declared in 4 counties
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The latest drought monitor is in and unfortunately, severe drought conditions have expanded into each county in the Charlotte region. Additionally, “exceptional” drought has been introduced into four local counties for the first time since 2008. These include: Mecklenburg County, Cabarrus County, Stanly County,...
York County Driver Arrested Following Wild Mallard Creek Street Takeover
A Sunday night street takeover in Charlotte ended with one man arrested after police say he was performing dangerous stunts on a public road. The incident is part of a growing trend that has pushed authorities to take stricter action against illegal street activity. Street Takeover Incident in Charlotte. According...
