Two arrested in death of 15-year-old: LCSO
LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office said two arrest has been made in connection with the death investigation of a 15-year-old on Saturday. 18-year-old Ryan Ingersoll, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was arrested and charged with murder, armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, and possession of...
Raising Cane’s Files for Two Charlotte-Area Locations, Company Has Not Confirmed Plans
Raising Cane's submitted paperwork for two spots around Charlotte. A spokesperson says the chain hasn't locked in plans yet. Documents popped up in Cabarrus County and Mecklenburg County files during the past several months, suggesting the chicken tender chain might be eyeing the region. One Cabarrus County...
Family sues convenience store after assault leaves man with brain injury and vision loss
The family of Stevie Walker has filed a lawsuit against a convenience store following an alleged assault by employees that left Walker with a traumatic brain injury and permanent vision loss in one eye.
Charlotte Water responds to wastewater spill at Lake Norman
CORNELIUS, N.C. — A wastewater overflow near Harbor Light Boulevard in Cornelius has allowed an estimated 100 gallons to reach Lake Norman. Charlotte Water says a contractor accidentally damaged a low pressure pipe which caused the overflow. Most homes along the lakes are served by low pressure sewer systems that...
One person found dead in North Carolina, investigation underway
NORTH CAROLINA — Police have launched a death investigation in east Charlotte, authorities said Tuesday evening. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), officers responded to an incident along Central Avenue near Sheridan Drive around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday. Officials confirmed that homicide...
Philly sandwich shop opens in NoDa with a line stretching around the block
Ricci’s Hoagies’ first shop outside Philadelphia opened Wednesday in Charlotte, with a crowd so big that the lunchtime line stretched around the block. A DJ entertained the masses outside Centro NoDa , the mixed-use apartment development where the sandwich shop has joined recently-opened Morelia Paletas and smoothie...
School bus crash on busy Matthews road under investigation
MATTHEWS, N.C. — Crews responded to a crash involving a school bus in Matthews Wednesday morning, Medic said. The incident happened on Matthews Township Parkway, near Sam Newell Road around 6:30 a.m. Medic confirmed they responded to the crash but were later cleared from the scene. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools said...
A South End coffee shop was once crowned Charlotte’s best. Now, it’s closing.
A mission-based coffee shop is closing after five years in Charlotte’s South End. Bitty & Beau’s Coffee plans to shutter its shop at 1930 Camden Road on Sunday, March 22, Axios Charlotte and Charlotte Business Journal reported. Touted as the “original inclusive coffee shop,” the concept provides jobs to individuals...
Woman arrested on armed robbery charge, reported in October
PITT COUNTY, NC — A woman is facing armed robbery and assault charges months after the incident was first reported. Laquanda Sanders was arrested Tuesday, March 10, 2026, on warrants issued by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The alleged offenses date back to October 25, 2025. According to arrest...
Union County sheriff shares new details on Indian Trail plane crash
After an investigation following a small plane crash in Indian Trail on Sunday, the Union County Sheriff’s Office shared updated information on Tuesday regarding the incident.
