These North Carolina Grocery Stores Serve Up Meat Like No Other
North Carolina knows meat. From the mountains to the coast, locals take their butcher counters seriously. Whether you’re grilling steaks for Sunday dinner or slow-roasting a pork shoulder, quality matters. These grocery stores across the state have earned loyal followings for their exceptional meat departments. They...
Father who killed daughters in 2006 stops communication from prison
David Crespi remains incarcerated for the 2006 murders of his twin daughters, but a family friend says the former bank executive has recently ceased all communication with the outside world.
Catawba Valley Launches Multi-Agency Violent Crime Task Force to Combat Rising Offenses
In an effort to clamp down on rising violent crime, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies are joining forces to create the Catawba Valley Violent Crime Task Force, a move intended to curb the threat in the region. According to an announcement by the FBI - Charlotte on their social media page, this new...
Gaston County woman accused of strangling daughter
A 32-year-old Mount Holly-area woman was accused of strangling her 12-year-old daughter, according to prosecutors. Erin Boughman is charged with child abuse inflicting serious physical injury, assault by strangulation and simple assault in the alleged assault, which reportedly occurred Jan. 26. Boughman is accused of...
Former Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown agrees to plead guilty to federal fraud charge
She previously pleaded not guilty to the charge and others related to the accusations.
CMPD: Juvenile arrested after vehicle pursuit linked to shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers arrested a juvenile suspect Thursday following a vehicle pursuit linked to a shooting into an occupied dwelling.
Gone but not forgotten: Which closed Charlotte restaurants do you miss?
Sometimes, I can still see myself walking up those back steps to the Pewter Rose in South End, dodging tables and catching a glimpse of butterscotch scones on my way to a seat. It’s hard to believe it’s been at least 13 years since my last brunch there. The Pewter Rose was a Charlotte institution long before I...
Man convicted in Charlotte mail theft case arrested again on federal charges
A man previously convicted of stealing mail in Charlotte — including tickets to the Broadway musical Hamilton — has been arrested again on federal charges. Court records show Erik Magana served nearly four years in federal prison after pleading guilty in 2020 to stealing mail and cashing stolen checks worth more than...
Suspect Arrested in Charlotte Homicide Case and Charged with Murder of David Damelle Alexander
The weeks-long investigation into the killing of David Damelle Alexander, who was 33 years old, has led to an arrest on the East Coast. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) identified 30-year-old Diamonte Galloway as the prime suspect. Detectives acquired a warrant for his arrest after piecing together...
Top attorney for Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools paid $289K to leave early
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The general counsel for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district is stepping down at the end of this month, more than two years before her contract was set to expire. According to a copy of the separation agreement obtained by WBTV, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will pay...

















