Gov. Stein visiting Charlotte for statewide biotechnology summit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte is hosting a major statewide biotechnology summit on Thursday, bringing together state leaders to explore the city's expanding influence in cutting-edge medical innovation. The North Carolina Biotechnology Center is organizing the summit at The Pearl, which serves as the new home for Wake...
Protecting your mental health from disturbing social media posts
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the span of just a few weeks, two violent acts: one on the Charlotte light rail, the other on a Utah University Campus, have played out again and again on screens across the country. For many people, the seemingly constant, unpleasant, and disturbing news images on social media have taken their...
In Charlotte’s sea of run clubs, a new walk club offers connection at a...
A new Charlotte walking club geared towards women aims to bring the movement and social perks of run clubs at a slower pace. Why it matters: Charlotte is flooded with run clubs that double as fitness groups and social hubs, especially for Gen Z (some say they're the new dating apps). But if you're not a runner,...
Veteran paralayzed in CATS bus attack calling for increased security
CHARLOTTE, NC — James Godfrey feels forgotten by Charlotte city officials after he was attacked on a CATS bus six months ago. It left the homeless Navy veteran paralyzed. “I wake up with tears in my eyes a lot of mornings because it’s just when I wake up and I come to and I realize that this is what I got to be in...
Charlotte Outdoor Movie Nights: Over 20 Screenings Sept. 18–Oct. 31
Charlotte, N.C.- As the cool weather approaches, Charlotte’s event calendar is filling up. From Sept. 18 through Oct. 31, more than two dozen free outdoor movies will be shown across the region. Crossroads Cinema at Camp North End. This old factory turned community hang out spot, is hosting outdoor...
Data shows NC DMV wait times vary widely across the state
Customers at Division of Motor Vehicles offices across the state are experiencing an average wait time of 2 hours and 45 minutes, according to recent data.
Suspects Apprehended, Infant Safe After Stolen Car Chase Near UNC Charlotte, Erroneous Alert Causes...
Tension stirred at UNC Charlotte this week when police conducted a traffic stop near the Wallis Hall dormitory that led to a brief flurry of campus alert activity. According to QC News, the incident occurred when a vehicle, reported stolen from Concord, was pulled over on Cameron Blvd. Inside the car, two suspects...
1 killed in shooting near Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - One person is dead following a shooting across from Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte. Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed the shooting happened Thursday afternoon, Sept. 18, on Brevard Court in Uptown. Viewer-submitted videos showed police cars lining the road...
‘Out of nowhere’: CMPD investigating deadly Uptown shooting in broad daylight
Someone was shot and killed during the busy lunch rush in the middle of Uptown Charlotte Thursday.
Charlotte transit leader releases plan to increase security after deadly light rail stabbing
After weeks of frequent riders telling transit leaders they haven't noticed any extra security in the aftermath of the light rail stabbing, we're finally getting a better idea of when CATS will roll out additional officers.