York County Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking
A York County man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. Eric Michael Deon Brown, 37, was sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams of fentanyl. The investigation revealed that Brown was selling drugs...
Charlotte Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on N. Caldwell Street and Seeking Public Help
Early this morning, a shooting in Charlotte’s Central Division left one person dead. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, off-duty officers heard gunfire at about 12:42 a.m. near the 200 block of N. Caldwell Street. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was found with fatal gunshot...
Longtime Freedom Park festival provides reprieve from startling violence in Charlotte, across the country...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Festival-goers say Friday and Saturday are nothing but stress relievers after a tumultuous last few weeks, not only in Charlotte but across the nation. Thousands of people roamed Freedom Park Friday evening for the opening day of the 61st annual Festival in the Park. “We wanted...
Rock Hill Galleria Mall in Rock Hill, SC, Makes You Wonder What Will Open...
Rock Hill Galleria opened in May 1991 at 2301 Dave Lyle Boulevard in Rock Hill, SC. Developed by Zamias Services, Inc., it was built as a one-level enclosed mall with wide surface parking and a direct link to Interstate 77. The first lineup of anchors was Belk, JCPenney, Sears, Walmart,...
Turning pain into purpose: A North Carolina mom’s mission to combat youth suicide
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — September is Suicide Prevention Month, a crucial time to shed light on mental health, especially among our youth. Carla Carlisle is a Charlotte author and dedicated advocate whose mission began after her foster son, JC, attempted suicide at just age six. Through her personal journey, Carla...
North Carolina Mom Sentenced for Leaving 8-Year-Old to Die in Hot Car at Amazon...
Charlotte, NC – A North Carolina mother will serve 105 days in jail after leaving her 8-year-old daughter, Nhubiy Stallings, in a hot car while she worked her shift at an Amazon Fulfillment Center, authorities said. The tragic incident occurred on June 26, 2024, during one of Charlotte’s hottest days of the year,...
‘Very rewarding’: Pottery club at assisted living facility works to support larger cause
A group of about 20 residents at a local assisted and senior living facility is taking up a new hobby and helping others.
Lincoln County school exposed to tuberculosis case
DENVER, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A tuberculosis case was reported at East Lincoln High School Friday. The Lincoln County Health Department was notified this week of an individual at the school who tested positive for the disease. They did not indicate whether it was a student of staff member affected. The county is...
River District celebrates grand opening in west Charlotte
On Saturday Crescent Communities celebrated the grand opening of The River District, a 1,400-acre master-planned community in west Charlotte.
Another Earthquake Just Struck The NC Rainforest – 4 Total In The Past 30...
Another earthquake struck the North Carolina rainforest today, bringing the total to 4 quakes in just the past 30 days alone. Today’s quake had a magnitude of 1.7 and a shallow depth of 0.1 km, according to USGS. The largest quake struck this past Wednesday, with a magnitude of...