Olivia Rodrigo announces back-to-back Charlotte shows
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Olivia Rodrigo announced last week that she’ll play back-to-back shows in Charlotte later this year. The pop artist will take center stage on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Spectrum Center in Uptown. In her announcement on X, Rodrigo said she was...
Charlotte man booked on 23 counts between two counties for alleged break-ins and firearm...
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A north Charlotte man was arrested last month after being associated with separate cases in Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, residents of the eastern part of the county reported numerous vehicle break-ins from March 23 to April 7, many involving smashed windows and the theft of firearms and electronic devices. He...
Layoffs hit manufacturer that employs people with vision impairments
More than 100 workers are losing their jobs at a Charlotte manufacturer that employs people who are blind or have poor vision.
One person dead following motorcycle crash in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — One person is dead following a motorcycle crash early Wednesday near a busy intersection in north Charlotte, according to emergency officials. The crash occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. on May 6 near the intersection of University City Boulevard and North Tryon Street. Paramedics confirmed that one person died at the scene. Authorities […] The post One person dead following motorcycle crash in...
WakeMed leaders begin to make the case for merger with Charlotte-based Atrium
WakeMed leaders say they’ve got a lot of work ahead to sell skeptics on the benefits of merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health but are confident they will win people over. The two nonprofit health systems announced the planned combination late Friday, saying it would provide WakeMed with an infusion of investment in staff and facilities to help continue its mission of community healthcare...
Charlotte leaders and residents clash over I-77 South toll lanes project design, community impact
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The debate over the proposed I-77 South toll lanes project is continuing, even as new details emerge about potential improvements. State and city leaders say the project would upgrade 17 of 22 bridges and overpasses along the corridor. But for some residents, those updates do not address their core concerns.
RV towing car crashes into woods off I-77 in Chester County
A serious crash late Tuesday morning shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 77 in Chester County.
Weather Alert: Heavy rain likely, severe weather possible Wednesday night into Thursday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After weeks of prolonged dry weather, the Charlotte area could see periods of heavy rain and a risk of severe thunderstorms late Wednesday into Thursday morning. WCNC Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich says pockets of heavy rain are expected as the system sweeps across the...
Shots Ring Out In East Charlotte Apartment As Cops Nab Alleged Robber After Chase
An early‑morning attempted robbery at an east Charlotte apartment complex ended with gunfire inside a unit and a brief chase across the city before police made an arrest, according to court records and police. A Charlotte man, identified in court documents as 24‑year‑old Savon Nasir Poe, was later taken into custody near Prosperity Church Road and Eastfield Road and is being...
Charlotte man charged in string of Lincoln County vehicle break‑ins
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Charlotte man accused of carrying out a string of vehicle break‑ins across eastern Lincoln County.
