Court allows 13 asbestos lawsuits to move forward against Charlotte tire manufacturer
The North Carolina Court of Appeals will allow 13 asbestos-related lawsuits to proceed against the owner of a former Charlotte tire manufacturer. Those 13 cases were among more than 150 complaints initially filed against Continental Tire. The North Carolina Industrial Commission had dismissed the cases based on...
1 seriously hurt in west Charlotte shooting
One person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in west Charlotte early Wednesday morning, MEDIC confirmed.
See renderings: A new $7.8M plan would revive the Excelsior Club on Beatties Ford
A local development team wants to spend $7.8 million to resurrect the historic Excelsior Club as a museum-restaurant that is a near replica of the shuttered 1944 venue. Why it matters: The restoration would honor a rare piece of Charlotte's history and revive a space where Black Charlotteans once celebrated culture...
North Carolina Weather Alert: Charlotte Faces Near-Record Heat Thursday, September 4 With I-77 Drivers...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A run of summer-like heat will grip North Carolina starting Thursday, with Charlotte set to push into the upper 80s and low 90s through the weekend. Drivers on I-77 and I-85 should prepare for hot pavement and glare that could reduce visibility during peak afternoon travel.
Restaurant closures persist around Charlotte
The Charlotte area’s recent string of restaurant closures continued into August.
National unemployment rate for Black Americans now the highest its been since 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The job market may look steady overall -- but for many Black Americans, it's a different story. Black unemployment is rising at the fastest pace in years. The national unemployment rate for Black Americans is now 7.2%. That's the highest level since 2021. For comparison, the overall U.S....
Davidson traffic stop leads to drug bust
Davidson Police arrested Genesis Kerns on Monday after discovering 3.6 pounds of methamphetamine, a firearm, and cash during a traffic stop on Beaty Street.
Boil-water advisory lingers in Fort Mill
Residents and businesses in Fort Mill are still under a boil-water advisory, two days after a water main break near Highway 21 and Coltharp Road.
Ghost Train Returns to Tweetsie Railroad Sept. 19
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – North Carolina’s most anticipated Halloween event is almost here. The Ghost Train at Tweetsie Railroad kicks off September 19 and runs every Friday and Saturday night through November 1. This year promises Safe, Scary Fun for the Whole Family, with thrills for every age. Highlights...
Why these Charlotte patients and doctors turned to concierge medicine
As a busy business consultant in Charlotte, Michael Butterworth loves skipping the middleman when it comes to his healthcare . So he signed up for concierge medicine, which involves annual fees for direct access by phone to a doctor, and guaranteed short wait times for services such as physical exams. If Butterworth...