Charlotte NC

Tucked away in Mooresville, North Carolina sits a temple to speed that most travelers zoom right past, never knowing they’ve missed one of the state’s most exhilarating hidden gems. The North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame stands in the heart of what locals proudly call “Race City...

Manolo Betancur is the CEO and founder of Manolo’s Bakery in Charlotte, North Carolina. Below. He shares about his inspiring Cake Project and how it's helping everyone celebrate in sweet style. This story is as told to Karla Walsh. Our bakery was founded in 1997 by my kids' grandparents,...

Showcase of Black veterans in United States military. Black Americans have served in the U.S. military since the Revolutionary War. The Montford Point Marines, shown at the dedication of a street in their honor in Charlotte in 2021, were the Corps' first Black recruits, served during World War II. Charlotte’s...

Family members of a woman shot and killed on Feb. 7 in east Charlotte said they are trying to heal after the loss.

North Carolina diners serve up more than just plates of food. They dish out memories, warmth, and flavors that remind folks why comfort food earned its name. From crispy fried chicken to fluffy biscuits swimming in sausage gravy, these local spots honor recipes passed down through generations. North Carolina knows...

Valentine’s Day morning took a grim turn in Harrisburg when a house fire in the Abbington neighborhood left one man dead, authorities said. Deputies were called to the home at about 7:40 a.m. after a 911 report of a residential structure fire. The cause of the blaze and how the man died are still unclear as officials...

For years, Charlotte has compared itself to its closest southern city, Atlanta. But a new peer city has emerged as one of Charlotte's top rivals in the wake of the pandemic and revival of corporate relocations: Dallas. Why it matters: Charlotte is increasingly going head-to-head with Dallas in economic development...

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — People trying to climb out of debt are filing a growing number of complaints against collection agencies, accusing them of abusive and threatening behavior, among other things. Federal Trade Commission data analyzed by WCNC Charlotte shows the number of complaints filed by consumers in the...

Forget all the drama of Valentine’s Day. This is a deal that lets you celebrate your unhitched status and treat yourself for going solo. Whether you’re single or not, Wendy’s has a deal for all hungry bargain hunters on Singles Awareness Day, an anti-Valentine event that is observed each year on February 15th — the...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Love is in the air, literally!. Charlotte-Douglas International Airport shared a video Saturday morning, showing a flight path that traced a giant heart over the Queen City. "Consider this our Valentine to CLT," the airport posted on Facebook. CLT gave a special shoutout to pilot Michael...