24-Year-Old Man Fatally Injured in Charlotte Eastway Division Car Crash
A tragic incident unfolded this past Sunday when a 24-year-old man lost his life in a vehicular accident in the city’s Eastway Division. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Bryan Alexander Guillen Ramirez was found deceased at the scene. The accident occurred on the 4900 block of Central Avenue...
ICE Arrest Man Charged Over 15-Year-Old Girl’s Death
Julio Cesar Xocop-Vicente allegedly fled the scene after his car struck Amber Paris, who was riding a bicycle, police said.
Duke Energy Warns Customers Ahead of Winter Storm
Duke Energy is asking customers to prepare for the expected winter storm in the Carolinas this weekend. The power company is asking customers to reduce electricity usage on Wednesday as they prepare for the weekend ahead. The storm is expected to bring ice, freezing temperatures, and possibly snow to the region this...
Neighbors push back against affordable housing for seniors
A developer wants to build affordable apartments and townhomes in east Charlotte on property, which belongs to Calvary Church of the Nazarene, but some residents are concerned about the proposal.
Weekend winter storm: Explaining Ice accumulation and impacts
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This weekend, we’re under a Weather Impact Alert as we brace for a significant winter storm that could bring ice to parts of the area. And when it comes to ice, even small amounts can lead to big problems. When we talk about ice storms,...
Council Approves Plan at Site of Burial Ground for the Enslaved
Charlotte City Council held a zoning meeting on Tuesday night, making a decision on a property that had been the site of a controversial rezoning petition nearly a decade ago due to the presence of an apparent burial ground for enslaved people at the site. Zoning meetings are split into...
Crash closes portion of I-485 in Ballantyne area of Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A crash off Interstate 485 in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte shut down the ramp on Tuesday morning. The crash was reported around 11:17 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, off exit 61 A for Johnston Road, off the Inner Loop. The Department of Transportation estimated the...
Charlotte Welcomes Cousins Maine Lobster as Popular Franchises Expand in NC
Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 20, 2026 — Cousins Maine Lobster (CML), a leading fast-casual lobster roll brand, is making a highly anticipated return to Charlotte, North Carolina, with the grand opening of its latest food truck. This marks the brand’s fourth truck in North Carolina and reintroduces authentic Maine lobster to...
Laurel Park opens in the longtime Village Tavern space
Laurel Park quietly opened Dec. 26 in SouthPark, in the space formerly home to Village Tavern. Why it matters: Village Tavern was a neighborhood fixture for 35 years before closing in Oct. 2024. Laurel Park is positioning itself as both a tribute and a reset — blending familiarity, polish and global influence in a...
5 arrested after Lancaster County drug raid uncovers guns, stolen motorcycle
INDIAN LAND, S.C. (WBTV) - Five people were arrested after a Lancaster County drug raid uncovered guns and a stolen motorcycle last week. All suspects apprehended face drug-related charges, which are listed at the bottom of this article. What happened. The drug raid happened on Thursday, Jan. 15, at a...

















