The Mysterious Ghost Town In Virginia That Most People Have No Idea Exists
Somewhere in Virginia right now, there’s an entire town that’s been playing hide-and-seek with the world for decades, and winning. Union Level in Mecklenburg County is a legitimate ghost town that’s managed to stay off most people’s radar despite being perfectly accessible and genuinely fascinating. You...
South Charlotte fire hydrant crash leads to water outage, closure
Charlotte Water says a car hit a fire hydrant early Friday morning, causing a water pipe to break in south Charlotte.
John Mellencamp proves the songs – and the stories – still matter in Charlotte
There was no opening act, no lengthy introduction and no unnecessary buildup. At sunset Thursday, John Mellencamp swaggered onto the stage at Charlotte’s Truliant Amphitheater with a cigarette in hand and a guitar slung over his shoulder, then got straight to work, launching a career-spanning performance that reminded
Charlotte 22-year-old’s family still seek answers over a decade after he was killed
12 years after the death of her son, Arnetra Fuller is left with nothing but questions. In the early hours of July 31, 2014, Darius Fuller, 22, was found by police with gunshot wounds, a short distance away from a car authorities believe he crashed on the 4400 block of Tillman Road near the I-85 corridor. Fuller was ta
North Carolina wants to raise alcohol prices at the worst possible time | Opinion
Running a restaurant has always been a labor of love, but it continues to feel more like a daily battle for survival. Between skyrocketing food and labor costs, the relentless pressure of inflation on rent and utilities, rising credit card fees, our industry’s economic vitality is at risk. With food costs surging 35% c
Tornado touched down in North Carolina this week: Here’s the details
ALLEGHENY, N.C. (WBTV) - A tornado was confirmed to have touched down in North Carolina during storms earlier this week, the National Weather Service said. The twister touched down near the Allegheny community in Madison County shortly before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28. A National Weather Service storm report...
Your704 Weekender: Here’s what’s happening in Charlotte July 31 – Aug 3
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s what’s happening around Charlotte.
Charlotte PD Officer Charged After Allegedly Leaking Undercover Plate Info to Target of Watauga...
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer has been arrested and charged after allegedly using police databases to look up an undercover officer's license plate information and passing it along to the target of a drug investigation initiated by the Watauga County Sheriff's Office, according to Charlotte news out
Watches, rings and firearms taken from NW Charlotte jewelry store: CMPD
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating an armed robbery at Whitewater Diamonds in northwest Charlotte. According to CMPD, the robbery happened between 11 a.m. and 11:12 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at the jewelry store in the 3600 block of Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road. Police said an
I-85 reopens after crash shuts down all lanes in west Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — All southbound lanes on Interstate 85 were closed after a crash in west Charlotte Thursday afternoon. As of 4:10 p.m., all lanes reopened. The crash occurred on I-85 South just before Sam Wilson Road. At first three lanes were closed, then crews shut down the entire side of the […]
