Church gives emergency food relief to communities
CHARLOTTE – In response to increasing demand for food assistance, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has provided additional emergency funding to 60 food pantries across the Southeastern United States, with the potential for assistance to additional locations. This support will help relieve shortages and...
State auditor looking into Charlotte settlement with new police chief’s husband
The North Carolina State Auditor’s office is looking into the legal settlement paid by the city of Charlotte to a former fire battalion chief — the husband of CMPD’s new police Chief Estella Patterson. State Auditor Dave Boliek said on social media site X that his office is looking into the settlement , which was...
Community volunteers provide essentials for immigrant families in need
Parent volunteers have transformed this south Charlotte home into a makeshift emergency resource center helping immigrant families in their community.
1 found dead after Indian Trail house fire
One person was found dead after a house fire in Indian Trail Wednesday morning, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
East Charlotte businesses report thousands in losses during Border Patrol operation
Normally, winter weather means good business at Los Primos Grill. The Latin barbecue restaurant especially appeals to people when it’s chilly outside. They want hot, grilled food without having to brave the cold and man the grill themselves, manager Jessie Gabrie said. But since United States Border Patrol agents...
Driver Entrapped, Passengers Injured as Interstate Sign Collapses on Vehicle on I77 in Charlotte
A routine Friday night on Interstate 77 turned into a seven-hour emergency operation when an overhead freeway sign collapsed onto a vehicle, trapping the driver beneath twisted steel and sparking questions about infrastructure safety on one of Charlotte's busiest corridors. Charlotte Fire crews arrived at the...
‘It was a very tough path’: Charlotte Mexican restaurant reopens after closing during Border...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Mexican restaurant that temporarily closed while Border Patrol made arrests throughout Charlotte is reopening with new security protocols. Tacos El Nevado has reopened its three locations after being closed for more than a week. The businesses were closed after a longtime customer was stopped by...
K&W Cafeteria family, owners respond to immediate closure of all locations
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Both the current owners of K&W Cafeteria and the grandson of the restaurant’s founder have released statements on its sudden closure. The company made the announcement on Monday afternoon on Facebook, stating that all locations would close as of Dec. 1. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, K&W...
Local mom angry over illegal alien’s release (12-01-2025–Hour3)
This episode is presented by Create A Video – AP Dillon is a reporter for the North State Journal and publishes a newsletter called More To The Story. She joined me to discuss the disturbing story of an illegal alien caught by Customs and Border Patrol who was released by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s office after...
Longtime Mecklenburg County commissioner won’t seek reelection
A second longtime Mecklenburg County commissioner says she will not seek reelection. District 1 representative Elaine Powell says she will not file for a fifth term.
