Charlotte Contractor Accused Of Selling $5K Jewelry Online
A contract worker at Charlotte Douglas International Airport was arrested on April 14 after police said they tracked about $5,000 worth of David Yurman jewelry from a passenger’s checked suitcase to an online listing. Detectives say the high-end pieces surfaced on Facebook Marketplace and were traced to a seller with access to checked baggage, stoking fresh worries among travelers about trusting valuables to...
SBI investigates inmate death at Mecklenburg County jail
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man died in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office after he was found unresponsive in his cell. Juan Utuy-Sarat, 41, was an inmate at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. He was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday, April 25, the sheriff's office says. A medical emergency was declared and Charlotte Fire and Medic showed up a few...
George Karnezis, beloved owner of one of Charlotte’s oldest restaurants, has died
Since he was a boy in Greece, George Karnezis worked hard at everything he did, his daughter, Sara, said Saturday. “But he was also very sociable,” she said. “Lots of friends. He was a great storyteller, a great joke teller. He loved people, and people loved him.” George Angelo Karnezis, owner of the longtime Kopper Kettle family restaurant in Pineville, died peacefully on Thursday...
North Carolina resident dead after falling from moving vehicle in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A 53-year-old man died Saturday after falling from the back of a moving vehicle in Spartanburg County, according to authorities. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Eric Bradley, of Charlotte, North Carolina. Officials said Bradley fell from the vehicle while it was in motion. The incident occurred at the […] The post North Carolina resident dead after falling...
Winthrop University to expand beyond Rock Hill, as new campus joins historic site
Winthrop University is expanding into Fort Mill, marking the town’s first time having a higher learning institution within its borders. Officials from Fort Mill and the Rock Hill-based public university signed an agreement Friday afternoon to work toward a new Fort Mill campus. Financial details haven’t been determined, but the new site is expected to be operational in fall 2027. It’ll have programs...
CMPD Police Chief Estella Patterson prioritizing officer wellness and community trust
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Five months after taking the oath to lead the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Chief Estella Patterson is defining her vision for Charlotte. She's focused on reducing crime, rebuilding community trust, and taking care of the officers behind the badge, while acknowledging there is still plenty of work ahead.
FORECAST: Scattered showers today, chilly start tomorrow
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FORECAST: Light rain moves in overnight; brighter weather returns Sunday
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Rain chances peaks Saturday morning before clearing out, dry conditions persist
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - We have been tracking this and giving you the First Alert on much-needed rain heading to the Carolinas this weekend. Here’s your complete forecast breakdown. Rain Chances Peak Saturday Morning. A system moving through the Southeast is expected to bring the best opportunity for precipitation...
Contract worker accused of stealing jewelry from luggage at Charlotte airport
An airport contract worker faces felony charges following an investigation into high-end jewelry stolen from luggage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Alonys Reyes-Garcia is charged with possession of stolen property and felony larceny in connection with the thefts. Police allege the stolen David Yurman jewelry was later found for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
