More than 200 cases of diarrhea-causing illness found in NC, with ‘maybe more to...
Mecklenburg County's had 14 cases, and public health officials say some of those people had traveled internationally.
Teen’s Crash Prompts Charlotte To Review E-Bike Rules as Communities Tighten Regulations
Charlotte City Council has begun examining city laws that govern electric-powered bikes. This came after a 13-year-old boy suffered a concussion, brain bleed, and broken collarbone in a May 20 crash. The incident has sparked heated discussion about young riders and safety laws. Cam Fuller lost control while riding with
Intersection in Matthews closed due to natural gas leak
A natural gas leak is closing a Matthews intersection Thursday afternoon.
In debate over Red Line stops, historically Black neighborhoods worry about being excluded
A new map was released with proposed stops for Charlotte’s future commuter rail line, and there’s a nearly six-mile gap between Uptown Charlotte and the next station. People in historically Black neighborhoods along the tracks are hoping it’s not too late to change that.
9 North Carolina counties remain in exceptional drought
The recent rain across parts of North Carolina brought some relief, but it wasn't enough to significantly improve the state's ongoing drought.
North Carolina man broke into ex’s home, fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before going...
A North Carolina man allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and stabbed his 5-year-old son before being arrested at a nearby Taco Bell.
Things to do in Charlotte this weekend (July 10–12)
FOOD & DRINK: Step into a professional kitchen space to master basic tempering, molding and confectionery techniques during the Chocolate Making for Beginners cooking class. | 7 p.m. | More details. GAME NIGHT: Win custom prizes, listen to inspirational tracks and join a lively multi-round community gathering at the Ch
Cold War bunker, historic WBT radio towers face uncertain future
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than six months after the final broadcast on the Carolinas' first commercial radio station, the future of WBT's legacy 1110 AM remains unclear. At the end of 2025, the station's current owner, Radio One, moved WBT's newstalk format from 1110 AM to 107.9 FM. At the time, radio management said they
Charlotte 49ers beat out regional programs for Reidsville star defender Kadence Pruitt
Charlotte added one of North Carolina’s most productive high school defenders to its 2027 recruiting class Wednesday night when Reidsville standout Kadence Pruitt announced his commitment during a ceremony at his high school. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound defensive end chose the 49ers over more than two dozen scholarship off
Charlotte’s Heat Wave has done Damage.
As a dangerous heat wave continues across the Queen City, a Charlotte community center has temporarily closed after losing power, creating additional challenges for residents seeking relief from the extreme temperatures. City officials say the outage forced the facility to shut its doors while crews work to restore ele

















