Ridge Road Threat Video Shakes Charlotte Parents, Cops Say Suspect Found
A Charlotte mother says she feared for her son after a video surfaced Wednesday showing someone threatening to “kill everybody” at Ridge Road Middle School. Jasmine Pinn told reporters the clip left her son shaken and that she shared the video with local news. Even after school officials and police said the person...
SC environmental regulators halt operations at solar panel manufacturer following 2nd chemical spill
COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s environmental agency halted all operations of a controversial solar panel manufacturer following a second spill in three days at its York County manufacturing site. Federal regulators from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also are expected to begin an investigation next Wednesday,...
Shake Shack building out next restaurant here
Shake Shack continues to expand its footprint in the Charlotte market. The New York-based restaurant chain will open in the Concord Mills area on March 11.
CMS elementary PTO member accused of embezzling funds for personal expenses
A Lansdowne Elementary School parent-teacher organization member was charged with embezzling about $15,000 for personal expenses, according to court records. Ashley Seymour, 41, was charged with embezzlement on Feb. 26 after Charlotte-Mecklenburg police were told about fraudulent use of funds from the PTO account,...
Charlotte vs Raleigh Housing Market: One City Is Surging While the Other Slows Down
Deciding between Charlotte and Raleigh has always been the ultimate North Carolina dilemma. However, the two markets have officially diverged into very different realities in 2026. You have likely noticed that “insider” tips from six months ago are already outdated. One city sees a surge in luxury inventory and...
Spanky’s Hangout Fits Well on Storied Corner of Central Avenue
After being a skeptic-turned-lush for dive bars around Charlotte, it’s rare I have had one of those “on a first date, kinda nervous” moments walking into one for the first time. Yet, somehow, I found myself adjusting my leggings and butt cheeks to get spanked at Spanky’s Hangout on Central Avenue in Plaza Midwood.
KRISPY KREME® Helps Fans ‘Spring Forward’ with Sweet Deal: FREE Original Glazed® Dozen on...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 5, 2026-- When Daylight Saving Time steals an hour of sleep this weekend, Krispy Kreme® is ready with a sweet pick-me-up. On Monday, March 9, guests can get a FREE Original Glazed® dozen when they purchase any dozen – the perfect way to power through the sleepiest Monday of...
Unidentified explosion rattles Union County community
Mystery boom shakes Union County as multiple reports of loud noises rattle windows. Authorities unable to verify the source.
14 North Carolina Diners Serving Delicious, Budget-Friendly Breakfast That Beats Any Chain Restaurant
There’s something magical about walking into a local diner where the coffee’s always hot, the servers know your name, and breakfast plates are piled high without emptying your wallet. North Carolina is full of these morning gems, where homemade biscuits and fluffy pancakes remind you why supporting local spots matters.
Pedestrian struck and killed on Brookshire Blvd in northwest Charlotte
As of 11 p.m., the northbound lanes of Brookshire were closed while Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police were conducting their investigation.

















