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The York County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged theft of money from Field Day Park in Lake Wylie, the agency announced Thursday, and is asking the public for help identifying potential victims or witnesses. The investigation covers a period spanning more than five years, from October 2020 through March 2026. The park is located...

Police have arrested a Huntersville man following an investigation into the alleged upload of child sexual abuse material.

Dave’s Hot Chicken officially opened the doors on a new restaurant in Gastonia on Friday, April 17, marking its fifth Charlotte-area location. The fast-casual chain, known for its Nashville-style hot chicken, set up shop at 2230 E. Franklin Blvd. It’s one of eight new locations slated to open for business, joining spots in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, New York and...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 2-year-old died Wednesday after officers responded to a reported overdose call at an apartment complex in southwest Charlotte, according to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department incident report. Police said officers were sent around 8:49 p.m. near the 5700 block of Westpark Drive, near Interstate 77 and...

A Rock Hill man busted for the largest amount of fentanyl ever uncovered in York County will serve 25 years in federal prison, our partners at The Herald reported.

MINT HILL, N.C. – A Venezuelan gang member is now in ICE custody after police say he admitted to recklessly handling a gun at his birthday party. Neighbors heard the shots from the backyard of Luis Marcano Marcano’s home on Stornoway Court in Mint Hill early Sunday morning.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A cold front moves through this weekend, bringing cooler, more seasonable temperatures for early next week. After several days of near-90° heat, the change will be noticeable. But here’s the key: This front doesn’t bring much rain. A few spotty showers are possible...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly 248,000 trips were logged on Charlotte's newly opened I-485 Express Lanes in March 2026, officials said, as transportation authorities urge drivers to pay outstanding tolls before state-mandated late fees kick in. Drivers who used the express lanes without an NC Quick Pass account should expect...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The chemicals between Charlotte and post-grunge legends Bush lay at the Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre on Wednesday night. Bush headlined the night with Mammoth and James and the Cold Gun as openers on their The Land of Milk and Honey Tour. Vocalist/guitarist Gavin Rossdale and crew put on a show as solid as they ever have in their three-decade...

According to USGS, a relatively weak earthquake rattled North Carolina today between Greensboro and Charlotte. The 8:45 pm earthquake struck from a depth of 9.2 km near the town of Randleman and was rated by USGS as a magnitude 2.0 event. There were no reports of any damage nor injuries.