This Gaston County community could see a new townhome development
A proposed development would put more than 200 townhomes near North Main Street in the Mount Holly area. The Holly Heights Townhome Development is a proposed 207 townhomes near North Main Street and Mackenzie Boulevard. All townhomes would have three bedrooms and would be 1,200 to 1,600 square feet, City Planner Brandon Livingston said in a recent meeting. Mount Holly planning department staff have...
Charlotte Parking Lot Could Become Mixed-Use Building With Apartments
A new petition proposes a mixed-use development, permitted under Neighborhood Center zoning, to transform a parking lot into new housing.
Local doctors weigh-in on peptide craze as RFK Jr. pushes to remove 12 from...
CHARLOTTE, NC — From celebrities, to influencers, the passion for peptides is sweeping through social media. Dr. Carlos Jorge was more than a decade ahead of the newest health trend. He said peptides have been around for a while. Drugs like GLP-1s, insulin and collagen all fall under the peptide category. But there are hundreds more that haven’t been studied or tested enough to...
Christiansburg native Matt Hagan joins the noon show to talk about NHRA Charlotte race...
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan joined WFXR News at Noon to talk about the big NHRA race weekend in Charlotte. Hagan has been part of some of NHRA’s most memorable moments. Near the top of that list is his historic 3.99-second run at zMAX Dragway in 2011 and at […]
Developer drops Charlotte rezoning plan in high-traffic University area – for now
A developer has withdrawn its rezoning request to add 195 town homes off Mallard Creek Road in the University neighborhood of Charlotte. The move comes amid density and traffic concerns voiced by neighbors. But just because the request was withdrawn , doesn’t mean homes can’t be built there. Atapco Properties presented its rezoning request to Charlotte City Council in January. The Baltimore developer was looking...
Much-needed rain possible in Carolinas this weekend: Forecast here
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Some much-needed rain could be coming to the Carolinas this week, but don’t expect a ton. Highs will stay very warm around Charlotte the next couple days before temperatures cool off just a bit. Warm end to workweek. Plenty of sunshine is in the forecast...
Charlotte mother, daughter describe terrifying moment tree crashed onto their cars
A north Charlotte woman said she is still shaken weeks after a massive tree suddenly crashed onto her car, and the car her daughter was driving right behind her, trapping them both in a frightening Easter Sunday ordeal.
CMPD officer found guilty in domestic violence protective order case
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An officer with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department was found guilty in a domestic violence-related case in Iredell County. Matthew Michael, 49, was found guilty of violating a domestic violence protective order in Iredell County Court on Monday, according to court records. Michael was found guilty by a district judge, rather than a jury.
Duke Energy customers react to study detailing top CEO pay amid request for second...
The executive compensation report comes as North Carolina utility customers face rising bills and even more disconnections.
$30,000 Mega Millions® Ticket Sold in Indian Land
COLUMBIA, SC (April 15, 2026) – Check your Mega Millions® tickets in Indian Land! A ticket sold at the QuikTrip #1049 at 8320 Charlotte Hwy. in Indian Land for Tuesday’s drawing is worth $30,000. The winning ticket holder matched four white ball numbers and the gold Megaball® number with a 3X multiplier to win $30,000. Mega Millions® – Tuesday, April 14 17 –...
