Charlotte woman secretly recorded while in changing room at SouthPark Mall
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte woman is warning others after she said she was secretly recorded while changing in a fitting room at the SouthPark Mall. The woman, named Emily, said it happened at H&M on Dec. 19. She was trying on clothes when she looked up from behind...
I-77 South toll road foes rally behind history of racial bias
A toll road along Interstate 77 North in Huntersville is part of the first phase of toll roads planned for Mecklenburg Count. The second phase, which would stretch 11 miles from Center City to the South Carolina border, has drawn protests from community, environmental and mobility groups, who want the North Carolina...
‘Rest easy, good boy’: CMPD mourns the loss of retired K9 Saint
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is mourning the loss of a beloved K9 who passed away on Monday, the department announced on social media Tuesday. K9 Saint was with the department for five years before his retirement. CMPD remembers Saint for his “determination, drive...
Two from Charlotte dead after apparent murder-suicide at Lake Wylie
Two people from Charlotte have been identified after they were found dead near Lake Wylie in South Carolina in what is “believed to be a murder-suicide,” according to the York County Sheriff’s Office . The victims found near the boat landing along the South Carolina side of the lake were identified Tuesday as Glenda...
26 Ways to Ring in 2026: Charlotte’s Biggest NYE Parties, Fireworks, and Family Fun
From massive fireworks and rooftop parties to family-friendly countdowns and free community events, Charlotte offers dozens of ways to welcome 2026. Whether you want champagne at midnight, an early balloon drop with kids, or a relaxed New Year’s Day tradition, here are 26 of the best ways to celebrate in the Queen...
Before 2025 comes to an end, a look at the news we covered and...
It’s impossible to review a year’s worth of news in just one hour, especially after the year we just had. But the Charlotte Talks team wanted to highlight the significant news we brought you over the last 365 days. It seemed like there was never a dull moment.
Cold Tuesday with a warmer start to 2026
Tuesday: We are waking up 20 to 40 degrees colder than where we were this time yesterday! A freezing start across the area. Temperatures do not warm too much with highs in the mid 40s. Sunny skies. It stays windy through the day in the mountains. Wednesday: Another freezing start...
Thankful for brief time away — and for so much more
As the new year begins, a local editor reflects on rare downtime, family rituals, small escapes and deep gratitude for community, faith and simple joys.
These are the best meals you ate at Charlotte restaurants in 2025
After a long year of eating all over Charlotte, digging into everyday meals and truly memorable dishes alike, we like to look back and give credit to where it’s due. Charlotte restaurants work hard, day in and day out, to nourish our bellies — and our spirits — with all kinds of food. And we couldn’t be more...
NCDHHS offers free radon testing kits starting Jan. 1
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will offer free radon testing kits starting Thursday, Jan. 1. Radon is a naturally occurring colorless, odorless gas that is released from the ground and into the air. Radon can become dangerous when it gets trapped inside homes and builds...
