Driver runs away after Plaza Midwood crash that killed a woman, police say
A 23-year-old woman died in a crash involving a hit-and-run driver suspected of speeding and running a stop sign in Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood late Thursday, police said. Sophie Klippel was pronounced dead at the scene in the 1400 block of The Plaza, according to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department...
Masked Teens, Toy Guns and 911 Calls, Union County Sheriff Slams Senior Assassin Craze
Masked teenagers in dark clothes darting through yards with what look like real guns have been spooking homeowners in Union County, and the sheriff says he has had enough. Deputies say they have fielded multiple calls in the Weddington and Indian Trail areas tied to the viral “Senior Assassin” game, where high school...
Logistics company to lay off 86 employees as they end operations
Kenco Logistic Services, LLC will permanently lay off 86 employees at its Charlotte facility on May 17, 2026.
Denver Walmart Ping Leads Cops To Motel 6 Kidnap Bust In Charlotte
What started as a routine welfare check in the Denver area turned into a multi-stop search that ended at a Charlotte Motel 6, with a missing child safely recovered and a 30-year-old woman in handcuffs, according to Lincoln County deputies. Deputies say the woman left a Denver-area residence with three...
New Club West Brewing owner talks about Charlotte future after Sycamore collapse
After the sudden collapse of Sycamore Brewing sent shockwaves through Charlotte’s beer scene, the South End taproom is being reborn as Club West Brewing seeking a “completely fresh start” under a new name and new owner. Former Sycamore co-founder Justin Tawse Brigham was arrested and indicted on child rape charge s...
‘On the lam’: CMPD officers capture loose sheep near Briarwood Academy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police were led on a wild sheep chase near Briarwood Academy on Friday morning.
These 10 North Carolina Cafes Serve Hot Chocolate Worth Coming Back For
Cold weather has a way of making you crave something warm, rich, and deeply satisfying. Not just any hot chocolate from a paper packet, but the kind that makes you close your eyes after the first sip. One thing I did not expect when exploring North Carolina was how seriously...
Kidnapping investigation launched after welfare check in Lincoln County
On Friday the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check in the Denver area, which turned into a kidnapping investigation. Amber White was arrested and charged with kidnapping after leaving a residence with three juveniles, including a child who did not belong to her. The sheriff’s office...
Man charged for allegedly hitting child at school bus stop
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Charlotte man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly passing a stopped school bus and hitting a child, according to a CMPD incident report. The incident happened Thursday on McCullough Drive near Ikea Boulevard in northeast Charlotte. Police said the suspect, 33-year-old Adarias Oliver,...
The Highest Rooftop Bar in North Carolina Sits 22 Floors Up With Some of...
Ready to see Charlotte from a whole new angle? Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo sits 22 floors above Uptown with sweeping views that make any evening feel special. The cocktails, small plates, and fire-lit patio come together for a night that feels equal parts chic and easygoing. Here is how to make the most of this sky-high...
