Charlotte NC

Field crews shut off water to impacted homes out of an abundance of caution.

Exposed riverbeds are showing up where feet of water should be along the Catawba River, and for the first time in nearly two decades, all of the communities along the river are entering stage two drought protocols.

Alex Martinez’s resilience and drive is nothing short of remarkable.

Wayne “Ray” Goff, a former professional skateboarder who once coached and mentored young skaters around Charlotte, will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. A Mecklenburg County jury found him guilty of sexually exploiting children over a span of decades, and on Thursday a judge handed down a 116-year sentence that survivors hope will finally close a long and painful chapter...

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — The Coca-Cola Company has joined 23XI as the exclusive beverage pPartner of Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 team. The partnership builds on a relationship that began last year with Coca-Cola Consolidated that included branding on Wallace’s No. 23 Toyota Camry XSE and engagement opportunities on and off the track.

Taco lovers, rejoice. There’s a new Latino fusion restaurant taking shape in Charlotte. La Vecina opens soon in Plaza Midwood, taking over an intimate 600-square-foot storefront on Central Avenue. The open-air concept will feature a walk-up taco stand and heated patio where foodies can sip and nosh on authentic tacos, al pastor, Colombian coffee and more, the restaurant’s website says...

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation will implement a mandatory burn ban across its park system effective Monday.

Happy Friday, Charlotte! It’s Tanasia. The weekend is finally here, and now that the pollening is (seemingly) over and the weather is warming up, I’m looking forward to grabbing a meal with my girls — preferably on an outdoor patio . The city already has plenty of spots to choose from and will soon add another, as a new taco stand concept takes shape in Plaza...

Charlotte Water will implement mandatory water restrictions beginning Friday, May 15, 2026, due to ongoing dry conditions. The measures align with regional partners under the Low Inflow Protocol’s Stage 2. Charlotte Water is asking customers to reduce non-essential water use to help protect the region’s water supply. The goal...

Two teens were sentenced to prison on Thursday after killing a 15-year-old and hiding his body.