Mint Hill transit authority board member selected ahead of first meeting
The newly formed Mecklenburg County Transit Authority, or MPTA, will hold its first meeting on Thursday, marking the beginning of its operations.
Charlotte-born retailers shaped city identity and American retail landscape
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - From biscuits to building supplies, some of America’s most familiar brands started in the Queen City. These local businesses became household names that helped shape Charlotte’s identity at home and far beyond the Carolinas. Historians say Charlotte didn’t just grow big retail; retail helped...
The Wafflery Opening in West Charlotte on Dec. 13th
CHARLOTTE, NC — The Wafflery, led by owner Matt King, is hosting a grand opening in West Charlotte this weekend on Saturday, December 13th at 7 a.m. at: 2817 Rozzelles Ferry Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208. The brunch-focused concept also plans to open another location at 5332 Prosperity Church Rd,...
Charlotte roofing contractor arrested in insurance fraud sting operation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte roofing contractor has been arrested on felony charges after allegedly conspiring to damage a roof and file a fraudulent insurance claim, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Friday. 36-year-old Robert Allen Bentley, a senior project manager with A&M Premier...
Coffey & Thompson Closure Leaves Artists Reeling, Unable to Retrieve Work
In Adam Cooley’s 30 years as an international exhibiting artist, he said he’s never experienced anything like what’s occurred following the closure of Charlotte’s oldest art gallery, Coffey & Thompson. “Horrible; it’s been horrible,” Cooley said over the phone from his home in Durham on Wednesday....
72-year-old with dementia missing in Charlotte; police seek public’s help
Charlotte Police are searching Friday for Betty Jean Chapman, a 72-year-old woman who was reported missing from the 3000 Block of Byrnes Street in east Charlotte.
Charlotte church nativity depicts ICE agents arresting Jesus, Holy Family
The church comparing Jesus, Mary and Joseph to the population that was targeted.
Victim in light rail stabbing charged with assaulting a pregnant woman
The victim of a light rail stabbing that occurred Friday is now facing additional assault charges for allegedly punching a pregnant woman.
Invasive hornets discovered in York County
There’s a new threat to honeybees in the Charlotte area. The invasive yellow-legged hornet has been discovered in York County for the first time.
Charlotte Residents Asked to Help Find Missing 9-Year-Old Last Seen on New Renaissance Way
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is seeking help to locate 9-year-old David “DJ” Miller Jr. He was last seen on December 11, 2025, at about 8:30 a.m. on the 3500 block of New Renaissance Way. Police say he left his home and may be with friends in the area.
