Teen faces traffic charges after Union County dirt bike chase
UNION COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Union County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to issue warnings to teens and their parents about the reckless driving of dirt bikes. Deputies say a contract deputy received a call about three dirt bikes (or E-Motos) recklessly traveling down Providence Road, with some of the...
Loaded gun, knife found in 5-year-old’s bookbag at Indian Land SC school: Sheriff
A loaded gun and a knife were found in a South Carolina kindergarten student’s bookbag at an elementary school in Indian Land Wednesday, officials said. A teacher at Harrisburg Elementary School helping the 5-year-old male student pack his bag for dismissal first found the knife, then a school resource officer...
Bicyclist killed in crash with motorcycle identified by Matthews Police Department
A 54-year-old bicyclist who died in a crash near Interstate 485 in Matthews on Monday night was identified by police Tuesday in a news release . Andrian Anthony Visser, 54, was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle near the exit ramp at East Independence Boulevard, the Matthews Police Department said. The crash...
South Charlotte Soju Bar Pulls Plug After Just Three Months
Masija Beer + Bites, the South Charlotte hangout mixing Korean street food with cocktails and soju shots, is calling last call on Thursday after just three months in business. The owners called the move a difficult decision and said they were “incredibly grateful for all the love and support,” while hinting that this...
Carolina Commercial breathes new life into malls
CHARLOTTE – When a small-town community mall sits dark and underutilized, some commercial real estate firms may look the other way. Carolina Commercial looks closer. The Charlotte-based real estate advisory firm revitalizes distressed shopping centers in secondary and tertiary markets, restoring them to thriving...
CMPD investigating stabbing death in southwest Charlotte neighborhood
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – CMPD is investigating a homicide on Maple Shade Lane in southwest Charlotte. Officers say a man was stabbed to death at a home just after 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. So far, there’s no word on what led up to that violence, but neighbors say the people that...
A Charlotte man was killed at a rented pool party. Can county change rules?
Charlotte-area leaders appear limited in what they can do to regulate residential swimming pool rentals after a fatal weekend shooting at a pool party. Police said a 20-year-old man was killed and four other people were wounded in a shooting Sunday at a “party gone wrong” in north Charlotte. A man who rents a room in...
Lincolnton woman gets fake ‘traffic ticket’ text in DMV scam spreading across Charlotte area
LINCOLNTON, N.C. (WBTV) - A Lincolnton woman reached out to WBTV after receiving a text message with a traffic citation that demanded quick action or warned of serious penalties. Turns out, it’s a scam making its way across the Charlotte area. Scammers are constantly trying to take advantage of...
Longtime local shop was just named the best sandwich in Charlotte
When it comes to spectacular sandwiches, Charlotte is blessed with a bounty of selections. From everyday BLTs to enormous creations piled high with meats, cheeses and toppings, it’s hard to find a food that can be crafted so many different ways. We put out a call to find the best sandwiches in town, and CharlotteFive...
Charlotte City Council cancels I-77 toll lane project discussion
Charlotte City Council cancelled its plans to discuss the Interstate 77 toll lane project Wednesday.
