Charlotte NC

An ‘80s-era Tex-Mex chain is being “reimagined” in the Charlotte area more than a decade after its closure, thanks to a culinary partnership. Chili Willi’s, a Mexican cantina popularized in Huntington, West Virginia, officially opens on Friday, May 8 in the Lake Norman community of Cornelius, according to recent social media posts. It will take over the space most recently home to...

Charlotte’s newest Texas-style barbecue joint did not just test the waters on Sunset Road. It emptied the pool. Honey Pies BBQ & SmokeHouse drew a line snaking down Sunset Road during an April 25 preview, then burned through its entire stash of brisket, racks of ribs and a full smoker of chicken. The rush was so intense that owner Alison Council had to scrap...

A minor fender bender in a west Charlotte liquor store parking lot escalated into a frightening confrontation Friday, when police said a woman pulled a gun and demanded money from another driver.

Shake Shack is celebrating National Burger Month with a giveaway for burger lovers every week in May. From May 1 to 31, 2026, Shake Shack is offering a different single burger every week for FREE with a $10 minimum purchase at participating locations. The offer excludes all paid add-ons, such as avocado or bacon.

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Target is celebrating National Pet Month with a FREE Dog or Cat Giveaway Kit at participating locations — from noon to 4 p.m. Limit one bag per customer, while supplies last. The bags will feature food samples from brands like Purina and Sheba. During...

After a complaint from the community of suspected drug activity, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department launched an investigation that resulted in multiple arrests.

Traffic was at a near standstill Sunday night on I-77 between Nations Ford Road and Tyvola Road.

For two decades, SouthPark Interior Design has helped shape some of the most distinctive commercial spaces in Charlotte and beyond. What began as a shared creative spark between two friends, Martha Thomley and Lisa Pulsinelli-Brooks, has grown into a nationally recognized design firm. Together, the team Martha and Lisa have built bring a fine balance of artistic instinct and sharp industry experience for...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Traffic is backed up over a mile due to a car crash that closed all lanes on I-77 South near the Nations Ford Road exit in southwest Charlotte. The crash happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday night. NCDOT says the road is expected to reopen at 3 a.m. Monday morning.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after a crash involving a school bus in west Charlotte Monday morning, according to Medic. The crash was reported at the intersection of State Street and Ambassador Street. According to a WCNC Charlotte photographer on...