South Carolina declares state of emergency as major winter storm approaches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - The South Carolina governor on Wednesday declared a state of emergency ahead of a major winter storm expected to impact the state this weekend weekend. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued a state of emergency on Wednesday, Jan. 21, in preparation for a winter storm expected to reach the...
This Historic North Carolina BBQ Joint Turns Meat Lovers Into Regulars
I never thought a gas station from 1936 could completely change how I feel about barbecue, but here I am, parked outside Stallings Rockstore Bar-B-Q at 3116 Old Monroe Rd, Stallings, NC, licking sauce off my fingers like a kid who just discovered candy for the first time. From the moment the smoky aroma hits your...
Customers rush to stock up on essentials as winter storm threatens region
Employees at Blackhawk Hardware say demand has surged over the past few days, leaving many customers scrambling to find winter essentials before a powerful winter storm moves in to the region this weekend.
Southern Sons hate group members charged with vandalism and arson
Three men were arrested by police for their alleged involvement in a hate group, the Southern Sons.
Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton Take the Stage This Weekend in Charlotte
Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia and gospel vocalist Anthony Hamilton will perform Friday night at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. and will bring together two artists with deep roots in North Carolina. Fantasia, a High Point native, rose to fame after winning “American...
Man arrested in 2024 crash that killed 18-year-old
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati man was arrested Thursday in connection to a 2024 crash that killed an 18-year-old girl. Tyrone Kearney, 31, is behind bars in the Hamilton County Justice Center after being arrested on a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was indicted on aggravated vehicular homicide and...
When was the last time Charlotte had a significant ice storm?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the Charlotte area braces for this weekend's winter storm, an ominous forecast is calling back memories of Charlotte's last crippling ice storm. Weather Impact meteorologist Chris Mulcahy says the current guidance has shifted to a significant ice storm with less snow expected for most of us....
DMV scam texts hit North Carolina phones
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson warns of a new wave of DMV scam texts that may have hit your phone. The texts may claim to be the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles and claim you have an unpaid parking ticket. The scam threatens license suspension, extra fines or more if you...
Drug raid in Indian Land leads to arrests; firearms and stolen motorcycle found
Five people were arrested on Jan. 15 after a drug raid at a home on Barberville Road in Indian Land.
Weekend Forecast Up in the Air for Charlotte Region as Storm Shifts North
A major winter storm is expected to cripple nearly half the country this weekend, as dangerous ice and snow will stretch all the way from Texas to New England. What exactly happens, and where, is still a bit of a mystery. For the greater Charlotte area, extremely cold temperatures are...

















