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This comes after Magana pleaded guilty in 2019 to mail theft and aggravated identity theft for stealing thousands of pieces of mail from at least 1,300 victims in the Carolinas.

MATTHEWS, N.C. (WBTV) - A firefighter was arrested this past week after he allegedly set a fire inside a Charlotte-area building. The firefighter -- 54-year-old Peter William Blaich -- was arrested on Friday, Jan. 23, and was a battalion chief with the Matthews Fire Department. An affidavit revealed that about...

Erik Magana, the Charlotte man who had previously served time for a sprawling mail theft operation, was back in court today as he faces new accusations of bank fraud and multiple counts of mail theft. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina, Magana, 41, is now facing up to...

Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake brand, is celebrating being named America’s No. 1 Food Brand by Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News. To join the celebration, guests can take advantage of a Buy One Bundtlet, Get One FREE promotion from February 16 to 22, 2026. Guests who purchase any...

North Carolina’s flea markets are full of surprises and treasures waiting to be discovered. Walk down the aisles, and you’ll find vintage finds, handmade crafts, quirky collectibles, and all kinds of unique goodies. Looking for antique furniture, fresh produce, or one-of-a-kind souvenirs? You’ll find it here. Each...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Icy roads lingered Monday morning in the Charlotte region as dangerously cold Arctic air moved into the area following a weekend winter storm. As freezing rain and sleet have ended, another round of arctic air is settling across the Carolinas, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and wind...

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is now accepting plastic bags and wraps as part of its enhanced recycling program. Residents can drop off plastic bags and wraps at County full-service recycling facilities or the staffed drop-off center at William R. Davie Park. Plastic bags should never be recycled curbside. If the...

North Carolina is full of hidden culinary gems where a first visit can easily become a regular habit. These small, often family-run spots serve up bold flavors and authentic dishes that you won’t find in chain restaurants. Each location has its own unique personality, combining local charm and unforgettable food in a...

If you know anything about the culinary exploits of the American South, you know that barbecue is a major part of the experience. Although the cuisine is a staple of many states in the region, North Carolina is known for its unique style, even offering a barbecue trail through old-school smokehouses seeped in...

This weekend put a strain on energy grids across the East Coast, as ice downed power lines and frigid cold tested power plants. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality launched an energy rebate program in Mecklenburg and Wake counties that could help alleviate stress on the grid by lowering usage while saving...