$2.4B in new construction planned for Charlotte’s center city by 2027
Within the next few years, Charlotte's urban core — consisting of Uptown, South End and midtown — will get another 4,866 apartments, 1,246,000 square feet of office, 1,501 hotel rooms and 257,045 square feet of storefronts. Why it matters: It all adds up to $2.4 billion worth of...
‘This is a different storm’: Mecklenburg County Emergency prepares for more winter weather this...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - It’s round two of winter weather preparations for Mecklenburg County as snow is expected to overspread across the Charlotte region on Saturday. The county was placed under another State of Emergency. Mecklenburg County leaders and people who live in the area are bracing for another...
House fire displaces 3 people and a pet in west Charlotte
Firefighters responded to a house fire in west Charlotte Wednesday where three people and their pet were forced out of their home.
The real ‘Roofman’ to join WBTV True Crime Carolinas for exclusive prison interview
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Jeffrey Manchester, the man known as “Roofman,” says there are no excuses for the things he’s done. Those things date back to 26 years ago, when he broke into and robbed two McDonald’s in Gaston County by cutting a hole in the roof. But he didn’t stay behind bars. He escaped from prison and...
‘Fun!’: A Plaza Midwood dad is again king of the hill with his snow...
A dad in Charlotte, N.C. has created a snow machine that has delighted the neighborhood children, providing them with a week of snow days and fun.
Pizza restaurant to open inside Gaston County brewery
A popular Gaston County brewery is partnering with a restaurant group to offer artisanal pizzas. In mid-February, ASM Group plans to open Tapside Pizza inside Primal Brewery in Belmont, ASM Group owner Alan Springate said in an interview. ASM Group also owns The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, which has locations in...
Charlotte Fire Department Extinguishes Kitchen-Started Blaze on Sunnycrest Lane, Urges Cooking Safety
Yesterday, a house fire in Charlotte's Sunnycrest Lane turned a regular day into an emergency for three residents and one pet. The Charlotte Fire Department crew was quick on the scene, as shown in a raw helmet camera video posted by the department. Captain of Rescue 10's footage captured the initial assessment as...
Teen gets stuck on icy rocks in North Carolina ahead of snow storm, rescuers...
A stranded 17-year-old was rescued from an icy summit at Crowders Mountain State Park, just hours before a dangerous snow storm reached the Charlotte area. The Gastonia Fire Department located the Bessemer City teen late Friday, Jan. 30, in a spot that was challenging, even for the well-trained rescuers, according to...
Three people were charged with selling a stolen boom lift on Facebook.
Three Charlotte-area men face felony charges after attempting to offload a stolen JLG boom lift via Facebook Marketplace in McDowell County, SC. The scam unraveled when a Marion business buyer received equipment not matching the $12,000 listing on January 19, prompting a sheriff’s probe. Arrest Details. Jemario...
Minor wanted in connection with shooting arrested after chase into west Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A minor wanted for shooting into an occupied dwelling was arrested after a car chase in west Charlotte, officers said. The chase started a little after 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Officers said they tried to hold a traffic stop,...

















