Gastonia Police officers take the plunge for Special Olympics
GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Gastonia Police officers swapped their bulletproof vests for swimsuits to support a good cause. Saturday morning, officers gathered at a local swimming pool in Gastonia for the 2026 Polar Plunge in support of the Special Olympics of Gaston County. Gastonia Police raised $4,705 for...
Smoke in South End determined to be a dumpster fire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Plumes of smoke were seen billowing out of South End. The cause was a dumpster fire, Charlotte Fire Department confirmed. Firefighters responded to the fire on South Tryon Street and Rampart Street. Initially, it appeared to be a structure fire but it was contained to the dumpster on the side of...
Gun In Her Purse At Uptown Courthouse Lands Charlotte Woman In Jail
A routine security check at the Mecklenburg County courthouse in Uptown Charlotte turned into a criminal case on Jan. 29, when deputies say they found a handgun tucked inside the purse of 35-year-old Dominique Palmatier. According to court staff, the weapon was identified as a Ruger .22. Deputies said the...
13 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In North Carolina That Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Want to discover hole-in-the-wall restaurants in North Carolina that locals love?. These 13 beloved spots offer amazing food and the kind of charm you can’t fake!. 1. Brooks Sandwich House (Charlotte) Charlotte locals have been keeping this red building a secret for years. Brooks Sandwich House doesn’t need...
Letter carriers advocate for protection of USPS, fair contracts, better pay
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National Association of Letter Carriers of Charlotte and Greensboro rallied to advocate for better wages, fair contracts and protection of the United States Postal Service in south Charlotte. The "Fight Like Hell!" rallies were a nationwide day of action to draw attention to the everyday...
If You Are Visiting North Carolina This Stunning Botanical Garden Is An Absolute Must...
A quiet garden escape waits just beyond the busy pace of campus life, offering a refreshing world of greenery and calm. In Charlotte, the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens welcome visitors to explore a vibrant collection of tropical plants, native species, and thoughtfully designed landscapes that thrive in North...
Boys, ages 4 and 19, were fatally shot after a gunfire exchange that followed...
Authorities in Rock Hill say a deadly shooting Tuesday night left a 19-year-old man and a 4-year-old boy dead, and a 34-year-old suspect hospitalized and facing multiple charges. Police allege an argument broke out between Cedric Akeen Creighton, 34, and Jamareon Kimble, 19, shortly before 8 p.m. on February 17....
Charlotte Church’s Old Classrooms Become Lifeline Homes For Neighbors In Need
A century-old church building in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood has a new calling as Easter’s Home, a 21-unit supportive housing community for people who have experienced chronic homelessness. Caldwell Presbyterian and a network of nonprofit and city partners say the former classrooms are now long-term homes,...
Rock Hill Police investigating after 18-year-old is found shot dead in parking garage
A 16-year-old girl has been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting at a parking garage in Rock Hill on Friday, according to the Rock Hill Police Department. According to police, the 16-year-old and Za’Veon Heath conspired to rob a 15-year-old boy at gunpoint in the parking deck on Elizabeth Lane.
Judge says no bond for Charlotte cold case murder suspect charged in 1990 killing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – No bond for the man accused of killing a Charlotte woman back in July of 1990. On Friday, a judge ordered Marion Gales to remain behind bars until his trial. Gales is accused of stabbing Kim Thomas to death in her Cotswold home 35 years ago....
