How This AMAZING Italian Eatery Serves Pasta Worth Every Bite in Charlotte, North Carolina
Open Mon–Thu 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM | Sun 10 AM–9 PM. Little Mama’s in Charlotte is the kind of comfort-food haven locals dream about when pasta cravings hit. From generous plates of house-made noodles to rich sauces that cling just...
Lake Norman’s dining scene is booming. See what’s new – and hot.
The Lake Norman area has welcomed a wave of new restaurants over the past year and a half or so, from family-run gyro shops to upscale steakhouses. Most of the 21 spots below are open now — and each won us over enough to bring us back. Here are key takeaways: • Cousins Stavros Basmas and Michael Ntourmas opened The Gre
Charlotte’s 60th Mayor Rob Harrington goes 1-on-1 with WBTV
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte Mayor Rob Harrington was sworn in on July 1. In his first week in office Harrington was forced to deal with pressing issues the city is facing. The top priority is neighborhood security and creating more affordable housing. “Public safety was a prerequisite for everyone,”...
Troopers launch new crackdown on street takeovers in North Carolina
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is launching a new enforcement initiative aimed at cracking down on street takeovers, reckless driving and other criminal activity on interstates across the Charlotte metro area.
I-77 North express lanes could expand near Lake Norman: What we know
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A fourth memorandum of understanding between the North Carolina Department of Transportation and I-77 Mobility Partners was entered into in June 2026. The memorandum suggests widening a section of express lanes on I-77 North. Controversy has continued to surround I-77 in North Carolina, must no
10 North Carolina Spots Serving Fried Chicken With Grandma-Level Confidence
Can fried chicken really taste like it showed up wearing an apron and Grandma-level confidence? Oh, absolutely. In North Carolina, it does not need a dramatic entrance or a committee meeting to make its point. It shows up crisp, confident, and fully aware that everyone suddenly forgot what they were...
‘Inside the DC-3’: Immersive aviation experience launches at Sullenberger Aviation Museum
Here is a preview of Inside the DC-3: An Immersive Aviation Experience here in Charlotte at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum.
Durham And Mecklenburg Bet On Cash To Keep People Out Of Prison
Durham and Mecklenburg County are quietly running one of the most closely watched social experiments in North Carolina: small guaranteed-income pilots for people walking out of prison. Early results are getting attention, with sharper housing stability and low re-arrest rates showing up in the data so far. The basic id
Woman electrocuted by power lines in southeast Charlotte: What we know
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A woman was electrocuted this week after storms rolled through the area knocking down a power line in southeast Charlotte. Around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, officials said that a 37-year-old woman was electrocuted off Craig Avenue near Sharon Amity Road in southeast Charlotte. A...
Belmont implements water rate hike to address distressed utility status
Belmont, the largest among 10 local water providers on the state’s distressed utilities list, is implementing measures to address its designation, including a recent water rate increase.
