‘Anything could’ve happened’: Matthews residents react to second gas line break
MATTHEWS, N.C. (WBTV) - Homeowners in Matthews said they’re on edge after a second gas leak in as many months. Neighbors are still looking at the aftermath of a May explosion on Morningwood Drive that destroyed two homes. One resident, Danelle Miller, said the damage is a constant reminder about how dangerous gas leaks
FORECAST: Heat wave relief in sight as storms approach the Carolinas
Scattered storms are expected to continue through the weekend, with heavy rainfall and gusty winds possible.
20,000 lose power in Charlotte area after severe storms; Main Street closed in downtown...
As of 4:15 p.m., more than 17,000 customers lost power in Mecklenburg County.
Protest planned over Morrison YMCA sale as questions linger about Ballantyne facility’s future
If the transaction is completed, Forest Hill Church’s Ballantyne campus will likely need to find a new location.
Sunset Road Showdown: Charlotte Man Busted In Alleged Cleaver Attack
A domestic dispute on Charlotte's Sunset Road in late June allegedly turned violent, leaving one man with serious facial injuries and another facing a string of misdemeanor charges that first surfaced in local booking logs. Arrest and allegations. Local reporting identifies the suspect as 34-year-old Monti Archie, who
Severe storms leave thousands without power in the Charlotte area, Duke Energy says
Severe storms with hail, heavy rain and winds up to 60 mph barreled through the Charlotte region Friday and left 21,000 Duke Energy customers without power. At least 17,000 customers in Charlotte, 3,000 in Gaston County and 1,000 in Fort Mill had no electricity at 4 p.m., the Duke Energy outages map showed. Repairs and
CMPD Launching ‘Operation Queen City Overwatch’ – Drivers About To See More Tickets and...
Charlotte drivers can expect to see significantly more police on area roads as multiple law enforcement agencies launch a new crackdown targeting speeding, street racing, and dangerous driving. The initiative, called Operation Queen City Overwatch, brings together the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Charlotte-Meck
1 dead, 1 hurt in north Charlotte shooting
One person is dead, and another person is seriously hurt following a shooting in north Charlotte Friday night.
Romanian theft ring linked to Charlotte area dismantled in multi-state SNAP fraud scheme
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Romanian theft ring tied to the Charlotte area was dismantled in connection with a multi-state SNAP fraud scheme. Records show brothers Marian Ovidiu Dumitru and Catalin Dumitru — whom agents said were in the U.S. illegally — pleaded guilty in federal court in Charlotte in connection with a m
One hurt in dog attack; CMPD officer fires weapon after several dogs charge
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A person was injured in a dog attack Friday, and an officer shot one of the dogs after it charged at police, resulting in the wounded dog and five others being taken into custody by Animal Care and Control. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, officers responded around

















