1 killed, another injured in vehicle crash in north Charlotte, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A person was killed and another person was injured after a vehicle crash at an intersection in north Charlotte on Thursday evening, according to police. On Thursday, March 12, police arrived at a deadly crash at the intersection of Statesville Road and Twin Lakes Parkway. The...
Queen City Cocaine Haul: 72 Pounds Nets 11-Year Fed Stretch
Federal prosecutors in Charlotte have closed the book on a major cocaine case that started with undercover buys and ended with a massive stash house bust and guns on the table. Raul Bello Rojas, a Mexican national, was sentenced to a little over 11 years in federal prison after pleading...
RCSO: Missing man found safe in Mecklenburg County
ROCKINGHAM -- A man reported missing earlier this week was found in Mecklenburg County, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. A press release on the RCSO Facebook page states ...
Report: EpiCentre to go up for sale, again
CHARLOTTE, NC — The revitalization of what once was uptown Charlotte’s mecca for entertainment appears to have hit another snag. The EpiCentre may be going back up for sale. Shopping, restaurants and bustling nightlife in Charlotte’s EpiCentre is now just nostalgia for those who grew up in the...
Convicted felon sentenced for illegal firearm possession
Darius DeShawn Countee was sentenced to 70 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm after stealing a firearm from an individual at a QuickTrip convenience store in Charlotte.
A New Earthquake Just Struck Off The Carolina Coast This Morning
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake just struck off the Carolina coast early this morning and may have been felt in parts of the Charlotte region. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake occurred at approximately 3:48 a.m. EDT with an estimated depth of about 10.5 km beneath the surface.
Grieving Charlotte Dad Jumps Son’s Accused Killer In Courthouse Ambush
A tense day at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse turned violent when a Charlotte father sprinted down a fifth-floor hallway and repeatedly hit the man accused of killing his 16-year-old son. The confrontation on Feb. 19, 2026, sent the suspect to the hospital, landed the father in handcuffs, and forced the court to...
Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts – if you dress the part. What...
A Krispy Kreme fan-favorite is back on the menu in time for St. Patrick’s Day, and doughnut lovers can get it for free. On March 16 and 17 , anyone sporting green can get a free green O’riginal Glazed Doughnut at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide, according to the Charlotte-based doughnut chain. The freebie...
Charlotte warehouse to lay off dozens of employees
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - More than 80 people will lose their jobs from a Charlotte warehouse in May, according to documents filed with the state. A North Carolina WARN Notice reported 86 people will be laid off from the Kenco Logistic Services warehouse on General Drive, just by the North-South Carolina state line.
Sycamore Brewing is being sold to a new owner, will reopen as Club West
Club West Brewing will reopen Saturday in South End under a new owner, marking the official rebrand of the embattled Sycamore Brewing. Why it matters: The pending sale signals an effort to distance the company from months of fallout after co-founder and former co-owner Justin Brigham was arrested and later indicted...

















