CMS proposal to reopen high school could affect south Charlotte boundaries
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders are considering a magnet program overhaul, including converting EE Waddell into a full comprehensive high school. CMS leaders and board members discussed the proposal at a board retreat , which began Thursday and concluded Saturday. The plan would be part of a larger district...
Popular sports bar chain plans to open new spot in University City. What we...
A popular sports bar chain will soon sling its famous wings at a new spot in Charlotte. Buffalo Wild Wing has filed zoning use and sign permits for a new location on North Tryon Street in University City, according to documents viewed by CharlotteFive. The permits, requested Thursday, Jan. 22, seek a wall sign, door...
Power outage scam text claiming to be Duke Energy circulating
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Duke Energy is warning customers of a scam text message detailing information about scheduled outages sent from a fraudulent number. The message says, "From Duke Energy. 'Scheduled Rolling Power Outages Effective 11PM - By Zip Codes and Time. Will remain in effect to January 27th due to freeze...
Charlotte man who threatened customers at NoDa pizza shop gets 40 months for civil...
A Charlotte man was sentenced to 40 months in prison last week after pleading guilty to a federal civil rights violation. Maurice Hopkins, 32, will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. The sentence was announced by Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North...
Just one worker knew how to run CMS’ whole magnet lottery. Then, they retired.
A version of this story first appeared in WFAE Education Reporter James Farrell's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get newsletters from WFAE straight to your inbox. At Friday’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board retreat in Winston-Salem, administrators offered the school board new insights into the lottery...
Energy Saver NC: Rebates Boost Efficiency, Cut Utility Bills
Winter Freeze Tests Power Grids, Sparks New Energy Rebate Initiative in North Carolina. As icy conditions and plunging temperatures challenged power grids along the East Coast this past weekend, North Carolina has introduced a new program to ease the demand on energy systems while helping residents save on utility...
‘WE can’t even get a seat!’ Bird Pizzeria owner talks viral spot’s future on...
Charlotte Observer reporter Théoden Janes continues his series of interviews with often-influential, always-intriguing people who live and work in the Charlotte area — conducted while they run a handful of miles together. The hope is that the release of endorphins and dopamine will trigger responses that are less...
Man charged with murder after injured woman dies at Charlotte hospital: CMPD
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Charlotte man has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of a young woman, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. According to jail and court records, Demontrez Breelove, 26, was taken into custody Sunday, Jan. 25, and charged with murder in connection with the...
‘Freaking out’: Waxhaw woman wins $150k lottery
A Union County woman won big with a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket, according to the North Carolina Lottery.
Storm delays trash pickup in Charlotte
Solid Waste won’t be picking up trash or recycling Monday due to the weather.

















