Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton Take the Stage This Weekend in Charlotte
Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia and gospel vocalist Anthony Hamilton will perform Friday night at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. and will bring together two artists with deep roots in North Carolina. Fantasia, a High Point native, rose to fame after winning “American...
Man arrested in 2024 crash that killed 18-year-old
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati man was arrested Thursday in connection to a 2024 crash that killed an 18-year-old girl. Tyrone Kearney, 31, is behind bars in the Hamilton County Justice Center after being arrested on a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was indicted on aggravated vehicular homicide and...
When was the last time Charlotte had a significant ice storm?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the Charlotte area braces for this weekend's winter storm, an ominous forecast is calling back memories of Charlotte's last crippling ice storm. Weather Impact meteorologist Chris Mulcahy says the current guidance has shifted to a significant ice storm with less snow expected for most of us....
DMV scam texts hit North Carolina phones
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson warns of a new wave of DMV scam texts that may have hit your phone. The texts may claim to be the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles and claim you have an unpaid parking ticket. The scam threatens license suspension, extra fines or more if you...
Drug raid in Indian Land leads to arrests; firearms and stolen motorcycle found
Five people were arrested on Jan. 15 after a drug raid at a home on Barberville Road in Indian Land.
Weekend Forecast Up in the Air for Charlotte Region as Storm Shifts North
A major winter storm is expected to cripple nearly half the country this weekend, as dangerous ice and snow will stretch all the way from Texas to New England. What exactly happens, and where, is still a bit of a mystery. For the greater Charlotte area, extremely cold temperatures are...
Charlotte Douglas Raises Parking Rates Up to 40% Starting March 1
Charlotte Douglas International Airport will bump parking prices starting March 1. Rates climb between 9% and 40% depending on which lot you pick. Officials say climbing costs and changing demand pushed them toward this decision. They announced the changes Thursday. The Daily Deck takes the hardest hit. Prices leap...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Charlotte metro area
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing...
Drug Cocktail Behind Bay Area Chess Star Daniel Naroditsky’s Death, Coroner Rules It Accidental
Toxicology tests have answered the grim question that has hung over the chess world for months. Daniel Naroditsky, the Bay Area-born grandmaster and beloved online coach who died in October, had a mix of stimulants and kratom compounds in his system, and the medical examiner has ruled his death an accident.
How will CMS decide to cancel school, delay classes as winter storm moves in?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials haven’t decided whether to delay or cancel school in anticipation of snow headed for Charlotte, and neither have other local districts. They’ll consider road safety and weather conditions as a torrent of snow, sleet and freezing rain is projected to reach Charlotte as early as...
