New CMS academic calendar would get rid of early release days
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is working on a new academic calendar for the 2027-28 school year that would consolidate and replace early release days with full teacher workdays. CMS is weighing two calendar options. Both would replace four early release days with two full teacher workdays. Chief Strategy and...
3 charged with selling stolen boom lift on Facebook
MCDOWELL COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Three men were have been arrested after authorities said they tried to sell a stolen piece of heavy equipment on Facebook. According to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, on January 12 an employee at a business in Marion attempted to purchase a JLG boom lift from a seller on Facebook...
Tracking lingering icy impacts in Charlotte: Noon update, Jan. 26
Roadways were not completely cleared by Jan. 26, the day after a winter storm brought ice across the Carolinas.
Weekend snow possible in Carolinas following ice storm: Here’s what we’re tracking
WBTV's First Alert Weather team is tracking snow chances this weekend following a winter storm last weekend. Here's what we know, as of Tuesday.
This Charlotte dance pop-up is making fitness fun and inclusive
Childhood nostalgia meets serious footwork and sweat with The Jam. Why it matters: Charlotte's health and fitness scene is booming, and The Jam has carved out a loyal following with pop-up dance classes that feel more like a party than a workout. Context: Founded in 2016, The Jam is a...
CMS remote, other Charlotte-area school districts adjust schedules Wednesday
Following the weekend's ice storm, temperatures dropped to 11 degrees in Charlotte Tuesday, creating icy roads.
3rd measles case confirmed in Mecklenburg County, exposure notice for south Charlotte school event
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Health officials in North Carolina reported a third measles case in Mecklenburg County on Tuesday, prompting a public exposure notice for attendees of events at a local school earlier this month. The latest case involves an unvaccinated child who is recovering in isolation at home, according...
Three California drug traffickers sentenced for attempting to smuggle drugs through Charlotte: DOJ
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Three California drug traffickers were sentenced for allegedly attempting to smuggle seven kilograms of methamphetamine and fentanyl through the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to the Department of Justice. On August 1, 2023, 35-year-old Dericc Adams, 30-year-old...
Buffalo Wild Wings Plans University City Location in Charlotte
Buffalo Wild Wings filed zoning use and sign permits for a new spot on North Tryon Street in University City. The permits came in Thursday, Jan. 22. They cover a wall sign, door vinyl, and tenant panel. The restaurant will open at the Terraces at University Place, where Caribbean Hut,...
Caught on camera: Man breaks into Charlotte arcade bar
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A popular Charlotte arcade bar is asking for the public's help identifying a man who broke in and stole liquor over the weekend. Super Abari Game Bar posted a surveillance video on Instagram showing a man kicking and throwing a rock at the door before getting into the building. Once inside, the...

















