Helping Hand Mission offering meals, clothes on Christmas Eve
Volunteers with Helping Hand Mission helped feed and clothe those in need on Christmas Eve.
Waymo Adds 11 U.S. Cities for Robotaxi Testing, But Still No North Carolina
Waymo has grown its driverless car operations into 11 cities this fall. North Carolina isn't one of them. The nation's top robotaxi operator brought its service to Seattle, Denver, and Nashville in September. November brought Minneapolis, San Diego, Tampa, Las Vegas, and Detroit. Two weeks back, the company named...
Mecklenburg County transit authority members select term lengths
The 27 members of the newly formed transit authority in Mecklenburg County now know how long their terms are.
Willie Ratchford Retires After 27 Years as Charlotte’s Champion for Community Harmony
Willie Ratchford has retired after five decades of service to the Charlotte community, including 27 years as executive director of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations. Ratchford’s career focused on promoting dignity, respect, and community harmony. In an official announcement, he has long emphasized that...
Local organizations team up for holiday giveaway
Two local organizations partnered up to make sure people in need can have a merry and bright Christmas.
Non-profit helps Charlotte soldier reunite with family for Christmas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A soldier’s holiday wish was granted this Christmas Eve. A new military non-profit — Miles for Military — is helping families reunite with their service members from around the globe. One soldier was able to make it home to his mom just in time for the holiday.
Crews locate missing man last seen in McAdenville
A missing man last seen in McAdenville was found safely Wednesday morning, according to Gaston County officials.
Third arrest made in death of 6-year-old in east Charlotte
A third person has been arrested in connection with the death of a 6-year-old girl in east Charlotte.
Beloved Gastonia Landmark R.O.’s Bar-B-Cue Announces Sudden Closure After 79 Years
R.O.’s Bar-B-Cue, a 79-year staple in Gastonia, announced it will close its restaurant on Dec. 27, marking the end of one of the region’s most iconic family-owned eateries. The decision, owners said, came after “current and sustained economic factors” made continued operations impossible. The restaurant opened...
Charlotte Woman Searches for Family Ashes After Car Was Stolen
A Charlotte woman says she remains shaken weeks after her Dodge Durango was stolen in Uptown, not because of the loss of the vehicle, but because it contained the ashes of her parents and sister. The theft occurred while the vehicle was parked inside the garage at the Ascher Uptown...
