“Top Chef” filmed these Charlotte hotspots
The "Top Chef" production kept specific filming details under wraps while in Charlotte last summer, but public records obtained by Axios provided a glimpse into some of the locations Bravo planned to use to showcase the city. Why it matters: The show's national spotlight made the city look really good,...
North Carolina Man Accused of Following Driver for Miles, Attacking Her With Metal Baton
A 61-year-old man from Charlotte is accused of following a woman for several miles before attacking her with a metal baton in Matthews, North Carolina. A 61-year-old Charlotte man is accused of following a woman for several miles before attacking her with a metal baton after a road rage dispute in Matthews, North...
2 Charlotte restaurants are closing soon. Here’s why & when to visit
Two Charlotte restaurants are closing up shop, but there’s still time to grab your favorites. This week, I reported on two recent or impending restaurant closings, including a swanky Japanese eatery in SouthPark and a Vietnamese spot known for its tasty sandwiches. Here’s what to know ahead of your final visit:...
Armed robber at a Charlotte Wells Fargo takes more than $1,000
An armed robber stole $1,221 from a Wells Fargo branch in southwest Charlotte Thursday afternoon, according to a police report. The robbery occurred at a Wells Fargo on Tyvola Road at 1:14 p.m., where a person used a gun to steal the money, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report said. A 36-year-old man and the bank...
Ex-Sycamore Brewing owner indicted months after allegedly raping teen in Stanly County
STANLY COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - The former co-owner of Sycamore Brewing was indicted by a jury in Stanly County this week, months after he allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl in December 2025. Court records showed 44-year-old Justin Tawse Brigham was indicted on numerous charges on Monday, March 2. Those offenses...
North Carolina’s 13 Biggest Thrift Stores Are Basically Full-Day Treasure Hunts
The question is why is nobody talking about the fact that North Carolina is basically thrift store paradise? I stumbled into this world by accident. I went in looking for a cheap bookshelf and came out three hours later with the bookshelf, vintage sunglasses, a jacket from 1987, and zero regrets.
Residents left stranded after grocery store pulls out of north Charlotte food desert
The owners of a West Coast grocery store pulled out of a proposed project in a north Charlotte food desert, leaving neighbors with no relief in sight.
PHOTOS: Two seriously injured from NW Charlotte crash: Medic
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Two people are seriously hurt after a crash in the Mountain Island area of Mecklenburg County Wednesday night. According to Medic officials, the incident occurred around 7:35 p.m. in the 3100 block of Mount Holly-Huntersville Road, near Bellhaven Boulevard. Two people were...
North Carolina wedding photographer accused of taking $763K without delivering photos, videos
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A North Carolina wedding photographer was under investigation by the state attorney general over “deceptive business practices,” and officials think there could be more victims. The office of state Attorney General Jeff Jackson is investigating Holly Christina Photography, which operated in...
Thunderstorms, record warmth possible this week across Charlotte region: What to know
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - We’re tracking near-record warmth that will peak on Friday with highs challenging records across the region. Shower chances increase over the weekend as moisture moves in. We are giving you the First Alert. Thursday afternoon: A pleasant afternoon ahead with mostly cloudy to partly cloudy...
