Belmont bank robbery suspect arrested, police confirm
BELMONT, N.C. (WBTV) - Belmont police made an arrest after a bank was robbed Monday afternoon. Rodney Samuel, of Shelby, was charged with common law robbery and communicating threats after allegedly taking money from the State Employees’ Credit Union on Wilkinson Boulevard. The robbery happened around 12:30 p.m. on...
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office investigating early morning carjacking
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a carjacking that occurred this morning at approximately 5:40 a.m. in the parking lot of Triangle #2. The suspect is described as a light-skinned male, believed to be in his late teens to early twenties, with a black mustache and black eyebrows. At...
Guy Fieri Eats Soul Food at Mert’s Heart & Soul in NC
“A Soul Food Missile” — Guy Discovers the Soul Roll at Mert’s Heart & Soul. When Guy Fieri rolled into Charlotte, North Carolina, he knew exactly what he was after. As he put it: “When you come to Charlotte, North Carolina, you got to try some low country.” And Mert’s Heart & Soul, the downtown gem run by chef and...
No injuries reported after tractor-trailer fire near Highway 74 in Stallings
A large vehicle fire involving a tractor-trailer caused temporary road closures in Stallings on Monday afternoon.
Loaded French fry spot trades food truck for new West Charlotte storefront
A Charlotte food truck slinging loaded French fries has found a permanent home. Gouda’s Loaded Kitchen will open its first brick-and-mortar spot at 4431 Brookshire Blvd. in West Charlotte. The grand opening celebration kicks off Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. The new restaurant is take-out only, so don’t expect any...
Mother demands answers after 8-year-old left alone on school bus
An 8-year-old student at Movement School Northwest Elementary was left on a bus alone long after the rest of the students were dropped off. "I guess we got on her nerves and she was trying to rush us to go home because she was ready to go home," the 8-year-old told WCNC Charlotte.
Judge sets bond for man accused of killing man near Matthews bowling alley killing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The man charged with killing a person at a Matthews bowling alley over the weekend received bond on Monday. On Monday, March 30, a judge made that decision after he said Ray Teasley acted in self-defense. Teasley was given $100,000 secured bond after he turned himself...
Motorcyclist dies after suffering serious injuries in Independence Boulevard crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A motorcyclist died after suffering serious injuries in a crash on Independence Boulevard in southeast Charlotte last week, police said. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to a crash along East Independence near the intersection with Sardis Road a few minutes before 8:30 p.m. on March 26. When...
No one hurt after early morning fire breaks out at northwest Charlotte home: CFD
A fire at a northwest Charlotte home has been contained without any injuries, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Gaston County School Board member faces backlash over social media post
Community members are calling for the dismissal and resignation of Gaston County School Board Member Tod Kinlaw following a controversial social media post regarding the Islamic faith.

















