Residents fear plan to protect historically Black Lake Norman community is too late
A minority-owned, Charlotte-based architectural consultant unveiled a 10-year plan Tuesday night to preserve Huntersville’s historically Black Pottstown community and help it thrive. “The focus of this plan is community preservation,” Eric Orozco, an urban designer with Neighboring Concepts, told the Huntersville...
Illegal fireworks spark major fire at Indian Trail’s Biscuitville restaurant
A fire broke out at the Biscuitville restaurant in Indian Trail on October 5, just before midnight, causing damages estimated to exceed $250,000.
Family grieves veteran killed in wheelchair at Charlotte intersection
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Steele Creek family is heartbroken and searching for answers after their 76-year-old father, a Vietnam War veteran, was struck and killed while crossing a busy intersection in his motorized wheelchair on Monday morning. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say the crash happened just after 8 a.m. at the...
Mecklenburg County sheriff defends meeting with DaBaby after light rail video controversy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden is defending his decision to meet with Charlotte rapper DaBaby following criticism over the artist's music video that referenced the killing of Iryza Zarutska on a light rail train in South End. In a statement released Tuesday, McFadden said he met...
Charlotte leaders seek state reform after deadly light rail stabbing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte City Council members are calling on the North Carolina General Assembly for additional support to address public safety and mental health concerns following the murder of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail system. The request came during committee meetings Monday, where the safety committee...
Iryna’s Law brings $1.6M for new assistant district attorneys in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Commissioners revealed $1.6 million is headed to the county to hire new assistant district attorneys as a result of Iryna’s Law.
Pharmacists can now test, treat flu without doctor’s prescription in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A new North Carolina health order is allowing the state’s pharmacists to test and treat patients with the flu without prescriptions. Now, instead of having to go to your doctor or an urgent care clinic to get a prescription for flu medicine, people can come straight to the...
North Carolina needs evidence-driven solutions not retribution to reduce crime
“There will be no firing squads in North Carolina during my time as governor,” Governor Josh Stein said Oct. 3 after signing a criminal justice bill into law in response to the tragic murder of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte light rail. A statement we can’t believe had to be uttered in 2025. Iryna’s […]
Woman arrested after striking patrol car, truck in pursuit Indian Trail
A high-speed vehicle pursuit through Indian Trail led to the arrest of 35-year-old Remi Royal early Tuesday.
Charlotte increases lead as North Carolina’s largest city; Huntersville surpasses prominent college town
(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte added the most people of any city in the state from 2020-24, remaining the largest in North Carolina by more than 400,000 people, new population data shows. The Office of State Budget and Management unveiled last week municipalities’ changes in population ending July 1, 2024. The Queen...
