Case dismissed against man accused of raping woman at Charlotte vape shop
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charges were dropped against a man accused of raping a woman at a vape shop in north Charlotte. A grand jury found that there was insufficient evidence against Yasir Khater, 44, in a May 6 incident at the Arbor Smoke Shop on East Arbors Drive. The jury did not return a true bill of indictment against
Defendant pleads guilty in WV fentanyl conspiracy with alleged gang member
ELKINS, WV (WVNS) – A man from Pennsylvania admitted guilt in a fentanyl conspiracy in West Virginia with an alleged gang member. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia, 29-year-old Ramon Juan Sims, Jr., of Pittsburgh, PA, admitted to collaborating with alleged
Charlotte man charged for alleged 2024 assault in Wadesboro
When they arrived, they found several people who had been restrained with plastic zip ties.
Charlotte Water receives nearly 300 violation reports amid water restrictions
Charlotte Water says it has received nearly 300 reports of violations since mandatory water restrictions went into effect.
10 people arrested following raid at North Carolina hotel
NORTH CAROLINA — A joint operation between the FBI and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department led to 10 arrests and a federal effort to seize a northeast Charlotte hotel following a raid Wednesday morning, according to authorities. Federal agents and CMPD officers executed search warrants at the Charlotte Garden Inn S
Charlotte Rush Packs in 964,000 Residents as Locals Bark ‘We’re Full’
Charlotte is edging toward the one million mark, now home to roughly 964,784 people after tacking on about 20,700 residents in the last year. You can see it from Uptown to the outer suburbs: cranes on the skyline, fresh apartment buildings on once-quiet corners, and commutes that feel more like endurance sports. Plenty
The LEGENDARY Italian Comfort Food Spot Locals Can’t Stop Talking About in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte food lovers have a soft spot for Mama Ricotta’s, the Italian restaurant that feels like a neighborhood hug in pasta form. For over 30 years, it has served from-scratch Italian-American comfort food that tastes both familiar and special. Regulars come back for simple dishes done really well, friendly...
Overcoming the Drought: Where recent rains put us
The Charlotte area is nearing 5 inches of rainfall for the month, which is roughly 1.5 to 2 inches above normal for the month of May.
Homicide investigation launched by CMPD after Uptown death
The Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department has launched a homicide investigation after an autopsy determined a person found unresponsive last week in Uptown died as a result of foul play.
Oversight Committee calls for Mecklenburg County leaders to testify in Dominique Moody case
North Carolina Rep. Brenden Jones on Tuesday, May 26, sent a letter to leaders in Mecklenburg County to request their testimony related to the case of 6-year-old Dominique Moody.

















