FBI claims ‘lone wolf’ teen inspired by ISIS was planning knives and hammers attack...
The FBI thwarted an ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack inside a grocery store in Charlotte, North Carolina, after the suspect revealed his alleged plans to undercover officers, prosecutors said. Christian Sturdivant, 18, was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist...
Charlotte nonprofit preparing to serve more neighbors in 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Many people are counting their blessings to start the new year. For some, 2025 was full of challenges and fears about where they’d be able to get their next meal or basic needs. One Charlotte nonprofit says those challenges aren’t going away any time soon.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Road closures in Uptown for Duke’s Mayo Bowl
Multiple road closures are currently in effect Friday around Bank of America Stadium ahead of this year’s Duke’s Mayo Bowl and FanFest events.
Felon arrested after police recover firearm, cocaine in Huntersville
Huntersville police arrested a 36-year-old man early New Year’s Day after officers responded to a woman asking for help during an unrelated traffic stop.
911 calls reveal moments before 2 Mint Hill officers shot, father killed during custody...
MINT HILL, N.C. — Newly released 911 calls reveal the moments leading up to a deadly shooting at a Mint Hill Edible Arrangements store that left two officers wounded and a man dead. The recordings, obtained by WCNC Charlotte, show a family member calling police on Friday, Dec. 26,...
Fire at Steele Creek shopping center causes $150,000 in damages
Crews responded around 1:45 a.m. to the Rivergate Shopping Center in the 14000 block of Steele Creek Road.
ALS diminished this legendary Charlottean’s body – but not his heart or his mind
As an accomplished distance runner who figured he logged some 120,000 miles in his lifetime, George Walker’s biggest claim to fame was shocking the competition with an underdog win at the 1986 Charlotte Observer Marathon. As a beloved teacher at Independence High School in Charlotte for more than 27 years, he...
Second suspect arrested after December homicide near University City apartment complex
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A second suspect has been taken into custody after a man was found dead near an apartment complex in University City in late December, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. CMPD responded to a 911 call to assist Medic at an apartment complex on Kirk Farm...
Charlotte man wins $100,000 lottery prize, plans to renovate his home
He bought his lucky $8 Million Money Maker ticket from Joe’s Kwik Marts on University City Boulevard in Charlotte.
Video shows chaos as cars spin, fireworks ignite during New Year’s Eve street takeover...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Video showed chaos erupt as cars spun around and fireworks were ignited during a street takeover in Charlotte on New Year’s Eve. The takeover happened on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at the intersection of North Davidson and East 36th Street in NoDa. Footage of the street takeover appears in the...
