Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer charged with assault, domestic violence
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer was charged with assault and domestic violence on Thursday, the department said. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said its domestic violence unit got a complaint on Thursday, March 26, about an ongoing domestic situation that had been happening over the...
Denny Hamlin’s Mother Issues Heartbreaking Plea to Govt Months After Husband’s Tragic Death
The loss still lingers for the Hamlin family. Nearly three months after Denny Hamlin’s father, Dennis Hamlin, tragically passed away following a devastating house fire in Stanley, North Carolina, on December 28, 2025, the pain hasn’t faded. Instead, it’s only found a voice. Now, Hamlin’s mother, Mary Lou Hamlin, is...
These North Carolina Steakhouses Keep The Meat Coming Until You Say Stop
Imagine this: you sit down, and the meat does not stop coming. Cut after cut lands on your plate, each one better than the last, and just when you think the parade is over, a gaucho appears with something new sizzling on the skewer. No menu to stress over. No...
CMPD Door-Knock Squads Take Teen Crime Fight To Charlotte’s Front Porches
Two specialized Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department units are trying a more personal approach to juvenile crime, showing up at front doors, steering families toward services and pulling firearms off city streets. Launched in 2024, the J.A.D.E. and J.P.O.S.T. teams are built to interrupt teens’ first steps into...
CMPD cracks down on speeding along I-277, issues over 140 charges
CMPD said the majority were for speeding, accounting for 95 of the violations.
Driver charged after striking woman, baby in downtown Matthews crosswalk
MATTHEWS, N.C. — A driver has been charged after striking a woman and a baby in a crosswalk in downtown Matthews, according to Matthews Police. The collision happened at the intersection of West John Street and North Trade Street, where the driver was making a left turn when the pedestrians were hit, police confirmed.
Carolina Strong: Meet Matthews Fire and EMS’ four-legged hero
The town of Matthews has a new employee to support first responders and crime victims, and this four-legged hero is helping people on their most difficult days.
Protestors rally for third round of ‘No Kings’: GOP dismissive
Hundreds of people gathered in Uptown Saturday, all part of a much larger movement happening across the county. “No ICE, no wars, no kings,” one demonstrator said. From First Ward Park out into the streets of Uptown, protestors marched, chanted, and made their voices heard. “I’m really scared of...
Monday Night Brewing Expanding South End Spot
Monday Night Brewing is looking to expand its operations at 2217 S. Tryon St. in South End. It recently filed a permit to add a shipping container to the premises to function as an outdoor bar. Now, Word on the Street CLT has reported that the expansion on their patio will feature a container bar and a large screen...
Gunfire erupts at Tacos El Nevado, no injuries reported
A shooting at Tacos El Nevado on Wednesday night left one customer with minor injuries and multiple vehicles damaged by gunfire.
