Trial to begin Monday for men accused of killing beloved Brooks’ Sandwich House co-owner
After nearly six years of waiting, the family of Scott Brooks is finally seeing the case against two men accused of killing him go to trial.
3 juveniles arrested for robbery at Belmont Town Center
Three juvenile males were involved in an armed robbery at the Belmont Town Center Complex on Thursday, around 7:00 p.m.
“Trailblazer who broke barriers,” CMPD’s first black officer dies at 83
Joseph Wilson Jr. was hired by the Mecklenburg County Police Department before the city and county merged.
Driver charged with DWI after hitting trooper during traffic stop on I-85
A North Carolina state trooper is in the hospital recovering after a driver hit him while he was pulling over another car in McAdenville Saturday.
1.4 million in NC could lose SNAP in November amid shutdown. What to know
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is warning that November benefits for 1.4 million North Carolinians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may be delayed. In a news release Monday, Oct. 27, the department noted that while October benefits remain...
Commentary: The true story behind ‘Roofman’
"Roofman" made its box-office debut on Friday, Oct. 10, quickly gaining attention for the absurdity of its story: a prison escapee living undetected inside a Toys "R" Us for six months. Not only is the story insane, but it also actually happened, right here in Charlotte, N.C. Actually, something similar...
House fire under investigation in south Charlotte
A fire destroyed a family’s home in south Charlotte early Monday morning.
Gastonia pastor worries about families losing food aid as shutdown looms
The USDA said it will not tap into its contingency fund to cover food stamp benefits next month if the government shutdown isn’t resolved. Those funds help families put food on the table.
Community resource fair brings help to East Charlotte families
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A community in East Charlotte came together this weekend to seek solutions, with the goal of making sure families in need don’t go without. The Building Hope Building Commitment (BHBC) organization hosted its annual Community Resource Fair, an event offering free clothing, food, and household...
Annual Great Pumpkin Wall is now up in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The beloved Great Pumpkin Wall is shining once again in south Charlotte. The 21-year-old Halloween tradition in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood features dozens of carved pumpkins on display — each more festive and scarier than the last. The wall is a Halloween favorite for those...
