NoDa’s New All Purpose Bar Moves Into Protagonist’s Old Home, Promises Drinks for All
NoDa is getting a fresh spot to sip. Mixologist Larry Suggs is bringing All Purpose Bar to the neighborhood, taking over the former Protagonist Beer storefront at 3123 North Davidson Street, Suite 104. The compact, roughly 1,700-square-foot bar is set to pour both cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks, with an easygoing...
Thrift Pony expands to LoSo with massive new thrift shop
A bigger, brighter Thrift Pony is opening Saturday in Lower South End. Why it matters: The popular Charlotte resale shop is expanding its footprint with a standalone pink building twice the size of its Camp North End store. Driving the news: The grand opening is Saturday, March 14, at 10am...
Kristy’s Creole Kitchen Will Open Full-Service South End Location in April
Kristy's Creole Kitchen will shift from its Wesley Heights ghost kitchen to a brick-and-mortar spot at 1300 South Blvd. in South End this April. Takeout orders are done. The change brings sit-down dining with a bar. According to the Charlotte Observer, owner Kristy Jackson shared news through Instagram. "I am...
Deputy vacancies in North Carolina: Which counties have the most open positions in 2026?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sheriff's offices across North Carolina are fighting a familiar challenge finding and keeping enough qualified deputies to keep pace with growing communities. A WCNC Charlotte survey of seven counties found a mixed bag: some agencies are near full strength, while others are carrying dozens of open...
Charlotte dispensary Happy Camper expands despite looming THC crackdown
Popular local dispensary Happy Camper has expanded to Echo Hills. Why it matters: This marks the fourth location for owner Michael Angelicola, who is pushing forward despite the looming THC ban that's threatening the industry. The vibe: The new 1,000 square foot dispensary has the same grab-and-go products, including...
Sycamore Brewing rebrands as Club West, new owner takes over after founder’s arrest
Sycamore Brewing has officially disappeared from Charlotte’s South End, making way for its successor, Club West Brewing, which opens March 14.
Man found guilty of immigration violation, possessing 70+ pounds of cocaine in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Mexican national was sentenced to more than a decade in prison after being found guilty of having more than 70 pounds of cocaine. Raul Bello Rojas was sentenced to a little over 11 years in prison and five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possession with intent to...
Nearly 14,300 without power across NC as strong storms move into the Carolinas
Thousands of people across North Carolina are without power Thursday as storms move through the Carolinas.
How a Charlotte attorney found himself at the center of viral food trend dispute
A dispute over a viral “tendernism” barbecue trend has exploded, and a Charlotte attorney on a mission to preserve African-American content creators’ rights is in the thick of the fray that’s getting nationwide attention. Black Enterprise explained the origin of the conflict like this: A man named Walter Johnson —...
Pinky’s Westside Grill eyes shuttered ‘honky tonk’ bar for its next restaurant
Pinky’s Westside Grill, the popular Charlotte eatery that has twice earned Guy Fieri’s stamp of approval, is looking to make Plaza Midwood its new home. Owners Andy Cauble and Greg Auten are plotting the restaurant’s third location, with plans to purchase the property that once housed The Grinning Mule restaurant and...
