Things To Do in Charlotte This Weekend: August 7-August 9
Charlotte has a packed week of entertainment ahead. Pickleball fans can dive into RallyFest's mix of competition and off-court fun, while comedy lovers can catch John Mulaney's two-night stand at Ovens Auditorium. Matthews Playhouse offers a more dramatic option with "Blues for Mama," a family story set to Nina Simone'
Rollover crash shuts down multiple lanes on I-77 northbound in south Charlotte
The accident happened just before 3:30 p.m. on I-77 northbound at Exit 6B.
Man caught on camera stealing hospital equipment worth $20K in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Police are asking the public to help identify a man who they believe stole a $20,000 piece of equipment from a hospital building in Charlotte last month. Investigators say the equipment was stolen on July 22 at a building at a Presbyterian Medical Tower building on...
Deadly shooting at southeast Charlotte apartment complex deemed justified: CMPD
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — No one will be charged in connection with a deadly shooting at a southeast Charlotte apartment complex, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say. Just after 7 a.m. on June 12, officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at an apartment complex in the 7100 block of Wallace Road
Melt n Dip Opens At The Arboretum In Charlotte
South Charlotte’s dessert circuit just got a glossy new sugar bomb. Melt n Dip has opened at The Arboretum, bringing towering crêpes, Belgian chocolate, gelato and enough sweet options to turn a quick shopping trip into a full-blown dessert mission. The international dessert boutique is now serving its...
Cyberattack disrupts operations at NC Ports in Wilmington, Morehead City and Charlotte
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A cyberattack struck the North Carolina Ports IT system late Tuesday, disrupting operations at all three of the state’s port facilities, a spokesperson said. The breach, which occurred Aug. 4, affected the ports in Wilmington, Morehead City and Charlotte. Signs posted outside port gates read:.
Second Charlotte-Area Police Officer Arrested Over AI Flock Camera Misuse
According to Iredell County court records, Elizabeth Anne Snowman, 36, has been fired by the Mooresville Police Department and charged with misdemeanor computer access after allegedly using the Flock database without authorization to obtain information about a person’s vehicle. Investigators say the search was unrelate
Gastonia Man Just Became The First Person in NC To Contract The West Nile...
A Gastonia man has just become the first person in the state to contract the deadly West Nile virus. In a press release sent out today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) said the Gaston County resident is the state’s first confirmed human case of West Nile virus of 2026. Officials also
Charlotte Teen Charged After Northeast Charlotte Apartment Attack
A 19-year-old Charlotte man is facing kidnapping and sexual-assault charges after police say a girl was attacked inside a northeast Charlotte apartment over the weekend. The alleged assault ended with the girl and a witness barricading themselves in a room while someone called police. According to WBTV, the incident ha
Familiar eatery to replace closed Plaza Midwood breakfast spot. Here’s when
A Charlotte restaurant serving authentic Mexican and Central American fare will make Plaza Midwood its new home. Taqueria Number 1 plans to close its spot on East Independence Boulevard and relocate to 2801 Central Ave. next month, owner Rubén Granados Martinez confirmed to CharlotteFive. Renovations are underway, and
