Two hospitalized in fire at home neighbors say belongs to NASCAR driver’s family
Fire officials say two people made it out of a house fire in Stanley, but both needed to be transported when crews arrived.
Piedmont Medical Center to take over independent Lake Wylie EMS after nearly 50 years
In January, Piedmont Medical Center will take over the River Hills/Lake Wylie EMS, the community service that has been operational since 1980.
Firefighters Contain Blaze at Outbuilding in Lincoln County, Investigation Underway
Local fire departments responded to a structure fire near Buffalo Shoals Road and Shuford Road. According to the North 321 Fire Department Facebook post, crews were dispatched around 5:46 p.m. to a fire involving a large outbuilding. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading beyond...
Stolen Loonis McGlohon Statue Returned to Charlotte Club with Apology Note
A statute of Charlotte jazz legend Loonis McGlohon, reportedly taken earlier this month from Middle C Jazz was returned this past Friday. The statute holds significant value, not only in its $20,000 price tag but in its representation of a cherished local figure in North Carolina's music history, according to WCNC.
Inmate Dies Following Medical Emergency at Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte
A Mecklenburg County Detention Center inmate identified as 42-year-old Jason Hicks died following a medical emergency, as reported by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred early in the morning after Christmas. Hicks, housed at the Detention Center-Central located on East Fourth Street in...
Seven-term North Carolina House member Carl Stewart Jr. dies
After earning his degrees from Duke, he served in the N.C. National Guard before establishing a law practice in Gastonia more than 64 years ago.
Red flag warning issued for several central North Carolina counties: NWS
NORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several North Carolina counties, effective Monday, Dec. 29. According to the N.C. Forest Service, a red flag warning means certain conditions that could lead to critical fire weather are either occurring or will...
As Charlotte diocese eliminates communion tradition, something bigger is lost | Opinion
As the parishioners of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Charlotte count down the days to Christmas, they’re also awaiting another, less joyful arrival. A deadline. In a pastoral letter issued last week, Bishop Michael Martin set Jan. 16, 2026, as the date by which parishes in the Diocese of Charlotte are to stop using...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police K9s Alvin and Robi Compete for 2025 Officer Good Boi Title
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has narrowed its 2025 “Officer Good Boi” competition to two K9 finalists: Alvin and Robi. The contest has been conducted on the department’s social media platforms, allowing the public to vote for their favorite K9. According to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department...
Flight delays and cancellations hit Charlotte Douglas
The battle to get home from the holidays continues as weather impacts flights nationwide.
