Swarm of bees on engine delay American Airlines flight
We obtained a video from onboard an American Airlines plane at Charlotte Douglas Airport last week.
More than 500 apartments coming to former Centene campus in University City
More than 500 apartments and townhomes are heading to Charlotte’s university and Research Park neighborhoods. Georgia-based Flournoy Development Group has taken another step toward transforming 52 acres at 2200 One Electrolux Way and 10200 Claude Freeman Drive into housing. Last year, Charlotte’s City Council approved a residential rezoning request for the property . The developer completed its purchase of the site Monday for $11 million, according to Mecklenburg County...
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Has a New Name and a Much Bigger Vision
BELMONT, N.C. — The beloved green space just 20 miles from Uptown Charlotte has a new name, a new look, and a long-range plan that stretches well beyond its famous flower beds. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is now Daniel Stowe Conservancy, a rebrand that organizers say better reflects the full scope of what the 380-acre...
Charlotte barbecue restaurant feels pinch as beef prices hit record high
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The price of beef hit an all-time high this year after climbing consistently for years, and barbecue restaurant owners are feeling it along with their customers. A sign at Sweet Lew’s BBQ in Charlotte reads, “Beef is expensive, y’all. We hate to do it…but until beef prices go down, please […]
Charlotte pet owners should be paying for animal licenses. You’re probably not
A large majority of Charlotte-area pet owners are breaking the law , according to a recent audit report on the city’s Animal Care and Control division. They might not even know it. Residents in Charlotte and unincorporated parts of Mecklenburg County are required to purchase a license for dogs and cats over 4 months old. Yet only 13% of dogs and 7% of cats are registered, the...
Charlotte Ranks No. 1 in Nation for Residents Who Don’t Want to Leave
Charlotte residents may joke that the city is “full,” but new data shows they are not eager to leave. A new study from moveBuddha ranks the Charlotte metro as the “stickiest” major metro in the country, meaning residents are more likely to stay nearby even when planning a move.
UNC’s roster shakeup has officially begun following the firing of Hubert Davis
The first official transfer portal entry is one that Tar Heel fans had big hopes for.
Charlotte, Gastonia police undertake a retail theft operation at SouthPark Mall.
Charlotte–Mecklenburg and Gastonia police ran a joint anti‑theft operation at SouthPark Mall last week and came away with four arrests, three of them felony charges, plus more than $2,000 in stolen merchandise recovered. What the operation achieved. Officers focused on individuals suspected of ongoing retail larceny and “boosting”...
Woman killed by family member in north Charlotte neighborhood: CMPD
Anyone with information is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) to speak with a CMPD homicide detective. To leave information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers by calling 704-334-1600, using the P3 Tips Mobile App, or by visiting charlottecrimestoppers.com.
2 Earthquakes Struck NC This Weekend Between Charlotte and Greensboro
Two shallow earthquakes struck a small town between Charlotte and Greensboro yesterday less than an hour of each other, according to the United States Geological Survey. A magnitude 2.3 quake struck near Randleman, NC (about 60 miles NE of Charlotte) yesterday at 2:15 PM at a depth of .02 kilometers, followed by a second quake 30 minutes later with the same magnitude at a depth of .01 kilometers.
