When will the Buddhist Monks pass through the Triad? | Track where they are
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Buddhist monks taking part in a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” from Texas to Washington, D.C., are making their way toward the Piedmont Triad and are expected to reach the Greensboro area around Jan. 19 or 20. The monks are currently in the Charlotte area...
Half Shell Raw Bar To Open in Charlotte South End With Seafood-Focused Menu
Half Shell will swing open its doors at 2161 Hawkins St. in South End come late January. Raw oysters? Check. Ocean-caught seafood? You bet. Co-founder Connor Van Dyke teams up with his father, Jeff Van Dyke, and Darnaye Black to run the place. Jeff Van Dyke helped start Brixx Wood Fired Pizza and Boardwalk Billy's....
A longtime Charlotte barbecue restaurant has closed – and something new is coming
A longtime Charlotte barbecue restaurant known for its Eastern North Carolina-style chopped pork is in the process of being sold, and a new restaurant will take its place. Bubba’s Barbecue, which had been closed for renovations since February 2025, last shared an update then with a Facebook post that said: “Hello...
Aloka, the Peace Dog, reunites with monks in Charlotte after successful surgery
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Aloka, the Peace Dog, reunited with monks on a 2,300-mile peace walk in Charlotte on Thursday, following a successful surgery just days ago. The monks explained that the surgery was necessary due to an injury Aloka sustained during a previous peace walk. The procedure, reportedly performed...
‘Life-changing’: Chris Mulcahy shares experience seeing Buddhist monks in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Impact meteorologist Chris Mulcahy walked nearly a mile Wednesday night to see Buddhist monks on their cross-country "Walk for Peace," joining thousands gathered at Marion Diehl Recreation Center in Charlotte. What he heard, he said, changed his life. "I took in every single word he...
‘Never expected this turnout’: Monks grateful for overwhelming support during peace walk through Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Buddhist monks expressed their gratitude for the support they’ve received while traveling through the Carolinas during their 120-day, 2,300-mile peace walk across the U.S. The “Walk for Peace” arrived in Charlotte on Wednesday, Jan. 14, and was expected to move into Cabarrus County by...
N.C. woman buys a new house, wins $100,000 lottery prize
A North Carolina woman said her $100,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket arrived at just the right time: she just bought a house.
Lawsuit: Family claims Charlotte vice principal assaulted 8th grader, causing serious injuries
A Charlotte family is taking legal action after they claim their child was assaulted by a school administrator.
Deputies search for a missing 16-year-old last seen in Oconee County
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 16-year-old who has been missing for almost two weeks.
South Carolina bars brace for new alcohol server training mandate
FORT MILL, S.C. — Small bars and restaurants across South Carolina say they’re facing yet another challenge as they continue to navigate rising costs and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. As many establishments struggle with skyrocketing liquor liability insurance premiums, a new state mandate will soon...
