Two people arrested for armed robbery following drug deal in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Two men are facing charges in connection with an armed robbery that investigators say stemmed from an alleged drug deal in Union County. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a reported armed robbery near Parkwood High School in Monroe. The victim told authorities he was robbed at gunpoint […] The post Two people arrested for armed robbery following drug...
Charlotte Shelter Offers 10-Day Adoption Trials To Save Dogs from Euthanasia
CMPD Animal Care & Control has launched trial periods up to 10 days for would-be pet owners. Space is scarce and dogs may be euthanized without homes. Officials want nearby residents to apply and rescue animals that desperately need safe places. Trial periods work for those considering adoption but uncertain whether a dog will mesh with their household routines and space constraints.
About half of riders not paying fares, costing millions each year, CATS says
About half of the people riding the light rail and buses in Charlotte are not paying for their rides, according to Brent Cagle, interim CEO for the Charlotte Area Transit System.
South Carolina murder suspect arrested in Union County
A South Carolina murder suspect is behind bars after police tracked him down in Union County.
Man charged in viral Uptown Charlotte horse incident accused of mistreatment in pending lawsuit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Video of a horse running loose in Charlotte and getting hit by a car has gone viral. Queen City News has learned that one of the men charged after the incident has other pending legal matters related to his treatment of horses. Twin brothers Deven and Desmon Moore were both […]
Swig Files Permit for First North Carolina Location in Northwest Charlotte
Swig submitted a construction plan permit to Charlotte officials on Wednesday, April 8. The chain wants to build a drive-thru on Lawing School Road near Rozelle Crossing shopping center. City permit records show the request covers a proposed drive-thru with related infrastructure. This northwest Charlotte site would be the first...
Girlfriend’s cheating prank ends with shots fired into car full of people, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - Police in North Carolina say a man is accused of firing shots into a car full of people, including his girlfriend, after a prank gone wrong. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, 20-year-old Shyhied Ivey fired three shots into a car carrying five people, including his girlfriend, Naveah Covington, about 11:40 p.m. April 4.
Crackdown on street vending in Charlotte gains support
Charlotte City Councilmembers appear to be on board with cracking down on street vending, but they differ on how to enforce the new restrictions.
Charlotte and nearby region see spike in layoffs with more than 1,150 jobs cut
Although the Charlotte region is seeing an influx of job creations through corporate relocations and expansions, layoffs are still occurring . Since Jan. 1, more than 1,150 people have been laid off throughout the Charlotte area, according to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices filed to the state’s Department of Commerce. That amounts to about 31% of the state’s layoffs this year, which...
What $500,000 buys you in North Carolina vs New Jersey is not even close
A radio host explores the financial appeal of North Carolina’s housing market but opts to remain in New Jersey, valuing strong family and community connections over economic advantages.
