Charlotte Teen Indicted for Allegedly Plotting ISIS-Inspired Terror Attack on Local Eateries
An 18-year-old from Mint Hill has been indicted by a Charlotte grand jury for allegedly trying to provide material support to the designated foreign terrorist organization ISIS, as stated by U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, Russ Ferguson. The defendant, Christian Sturdivant, was charged...
South Charlotte house fire victim was 68-year-old man; 91-year-old also injured
A 68-year-old man was the person killed in a house fire in south Charlotte on Jan. 23 , according to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report. The fire occurred at 1:50 a.m. in the 9200 block of Raintree Lane, the Charlotte Fire Department said. Gregory Allen Long was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital,...
Charlotte Premium Outlets adds 4 stores, including largest US beauty retailer
Charlotte Premium Outlets in Steele Creek kicking off the new year with the debut of four retailers, including the nation’s largest beauty retailer, Ulta Beauty with a salon. Buckle apparel and accessories store is expected to open on Feb. 9, according to the upscale shopping center’s website. Offline by Aerie and...
These North Carolina Oyster Bars Serve Flavor That Hits Every Time
North Carolina knows how to serve up oysters with style, flavor, and a whole lot of coastal charm. From the mountains to the sea, oyster bars across the state are shucking fresh bivalves and pairing them with creative preparations that make every bite memorable. Whether you crave them raw on...
Duke Energy Warns of Power Outage Scam Text Circulating
Duke Energy is warning customers of a scam text message that has begun circulating. The texts discuss a power outage in your area and lead to a link not affiliated with Duke Energy. The message reads, "From Duke Energy. 'Scheduled Rolling Power Outages Effective 11 PM - By Zip Codes...
Low temperatures could cause refreezing on roads in Charlotte region
Temperatures in the Charlotte region were expected to dip into teens which could lead to refreezing and black ice on the road.
Plumbers urge prevention to keep pipes from freezing during winter weather in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Many people may have had the last few days to stay home during the winter storm, but for plumbing crews and Charlotte Water, it’s no days off as they respond to burst pipes around the city. That includes city water lines and frozen pipes at...
A tiny space for sweet treats in NoDa is swapping doughnuts for deli sandwiches
Change is coming this spring to a familiar space in NoDa. The tiny sweet treat shop Reigning Doughnuts — tucked in what used to be a storage closet at Growlers Pourhouse at the corner of 35th and North Davidson streets — is closing Sunday, Feb. 15. But the Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group isn’t giving up on the...
‘Bittersweet’: Longtime NoDa doughnut shop to close, transition into deli
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — When one door closes, another opens, as they say. The owners of a longtime doughnut place in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood will soon be serving up something other than their made-to-order doughnuts. Since Dec. 2018, Reigning Doughnuts has brought joy and positivity to the NoDa...
After serving time for stolen Hamilton tickets, Charlotte mail thief arrested again
A serial Charlotte postal thief was arrested again after serving nearly four years in federal prison for stealing mail — including Hamilton tickets — and cashing stolen checks worth $550,000. Erik Magana in 2020 was sentenced to 42 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $70,000 in restitution. Last month, he...
