Italian restaurant closes Uptown location after 14 years: ‘It’s been our pleasure’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - An Italian restaurant closed its Uptown location after 14 years. Bella Ciao, located along South Tryon Street near East 4th Street, is now listed as permanently closed. The restaurant pinned a note on its door to inform guests stopping by that it had closed, while also...
New AI-powered private school opening with ‘guides’ instead of teachers in Charlotte and Raleigh
A new private school opening this fall is making a bold claim: It says it can replace academic teachers with artificial intelligence and teach students everything they need to know in just two hours a day. So, is this the future of education, or just the latest gimmick? Here’s what...
Mercedes-Benz van stolen from west Charlotte home in armed robbery: CMPD
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Charlotte man had a luxury work van stolen from his home Wednesday morning, police records show. According to CMPD, officers responded just before 3 a.m. to the 6800 block of Lakeland Drive, off of Little Rock Road. The victim, 43, said that unknown subjects assaulted him and...
Stuffed animals scooters? Whimsical tour is Charlotte woman’s vehicle for a second act
Charlotte NC Tours has rolled out a whimsical way to explore Uptown Charlotte with their Rydables, featuring a variety of animals, and guided by Loran Washington, who hopes to inspire others to pursue their dreams.
71 guns stolen during move; safes dumped along Charlotte road
Police said 71 guns were stolen while being moved from Bessemer City to Alaska and the safes they were locked in were later found busted open along a road in north Charlotte.
2025 Mecklenburg County property tax bills due soon: How to pay them
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Residents and businesses in Mecklenburg County should soon receive 2025 property tax bills in the mail. Bills for 2025 real property, individual personal property, and business personal property taxes were mailed out in Mecklenburg County as of July 29, officials said on Thursday, July 31....
Express lane construction from Uptown Charlotte to South Carolina set for 2030
The timeline is set for Charlotte’s next round of toll lanes.
Suspect pleads guilty in disappearance of Belmont man, bringing long-awaited moment of justice for...
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — After more than a year of uncertainty, pain, and unanswered questions, the family of Andrew Tench saw a step toward justice on Thursday. In a Mecklenburg County courtroom, D’Shaun Montrell Robinson pleaded guilty to charges related to Tench’s disappearance and death. Robinson entered a...
Traffic backed up for miles after crash shuts down portion of I-85
All lanes of Interstate 85 North are closed near Park Street and Sam Wilson Road after a crash Thursday afternoon, officials say.
Charlotte Hospitals Ranked North Carolina’s Best in U.S. News Report
Three Charlotte-area hospitals have earned top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings of the best hospitals in North Carolina. Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center is ranked third in the state and named the #1 hospital in Charlotte. The facility is nationally recognized for adult orthopedic care and 10...