E-Scooter Meetup Challenge Stumps Cops in Charlotte as They Block Intersections and Do Some...
E-scooters and e-bikes have become quite the point of contention for many municipalities recently. That’s because the laws associated with these vehicles are often misunderstood, and police face challenges when trying to enforce them. Charlotte, ... Read more
A new South End steakhouse and a swoon-worthy salad are tempting Charlotte
Charlotte’s dining scene is absolutely stacked right now — think skyline-view steakhouse, globally inspired tacos, an under-the-radar salad and a fall doughnut you’ll want to grab before it disappears. If you missed today’s CharlotteFive newsletter , here’s what to add to your dining group chat this week. 👇 🥩 A Micheli
Family escapes safe as fire breaks out at Fort Mill townhome
A young family with a newborn escaped safely after a fire broke out at a townhome on Grantham Place Drive in Fort Mill.
Copper Tap & Table Taps Into Indian Trail’s Booming Old Charlotte Highway Strip
Indian Trail's Town Council gave a formal welcome to Copper Tap & Table this week, marking the newest addition to the town's busiest retail corridor along Old Charlotte Highway. The restaurant serves up artisanal flatbreads, burgers and seasonal entrées alongside handcrafted cocktails and live entertainment, giving res
Walmart property in Fort Mill is closer to becoming a warehouse distribution site
Despite concerns from county planners, a Walmart property at a busy Fort Mill intersection is now closer to becoming a warehouse and distribution site. York County Council voted to allow rezoning for the distribution plan at U.S. 21 and Flint Hill Road on Monday. County planning staff recommended against a change from
Popular steakhouse chain opening another Charlotte-area restaurant
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A popular steakhouse chain is set to open another Charlotte-area location this fall. Texas Roadhouse plans to open its newest restaurant on Rigsby Road in Charlotte’s Steele Creek area on Monday, Nov. 9. Construction on the 7,900-square-foot building started last year. Known for its wide-rangin
DaBaby Claps Back at Critics of His New Restaurant’s Prices: ‘Waffle House Has Something...
DaBaby opened his No Knife Chicken & Waffles restaurant earlier in September in his hometown of Charlotte, N.C., and he’s already hearing some unappetizing feedback. Fatboy Slim Sets 2027 Tour of Australia The “Pop Dat Thang” rapper has responded to criticism of his menu prices — which range from $15 for plain waffles
NC Launches Free Local Transit Rides With Amtrak Tickets in Major Cities
North Carolina passengers who purchase Amtrak tickets between Raleigh and Charlotte can now ride local buses and light-rail systems at no cost. The Ride & Rail pass started operating for travelers on the Carolinian and Piedmont trains, both of which receive funding from the N.C. Department of Transportation. Triangle,
Jail North prepares to reopen to alleviate overcrowding at Uptown detention center
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden announced plans to reopen Jail North later this month to help alleviate severe overcrowding at the Uptown detention center.
Series explores Charlotte’s ability to function as a big city
Charlotte has all of the things you’d associate with a big city. Skyscrapers. Pro sports. The arts. A thriving culinary scene. Almost a million people, and lots of traffic, of course. But does Charlotte actually act like a big city? It’s a question longtime resident and journalist Mary Newsom examines in a four-part se
