Minor accidentally fires gun at sports complex in Gaston County, police say
BELMONT, N.C. (WBTV) - A minor accidentally fired a gun at a Gaston County sports complex Sunday night, police said. The “accidental discharge of a firearm” was reported around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, at the Kris Lang Sports Complex in Belmont. Police said officers responded to...
Food Briefs (03/27/26): Bojangles adds a new biscuit
CHARLOTTE – Bojangles has introduced two new menu items: the limited-time Triple Double Biscuit and a permanent Iced Coffee. The Triple Double Biscuit features bacon, eggs, sausage and American cheese on a buttermilk biscuit. The Iced Coffee, available in French Vanilla and Salted Caramel, will be offered year-round....
Hundreds of Teens Flood North Carolina Mall, Disrupt Traffic and Climb on Cars
A street takeover by 200-300 teens in Birkdale Village, North Carolina, created chaos, leading to drastic police action.
‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled in Charlotte area, cities across the US
A nationwide ‘No Kings’ movement is set to take place across the Charlotte area and the nation on Saturday.
I-485 road rage shooting suspect arrested
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man is accused of shooting into a car during a road rage incident on I-485 in south Charlotte. The incident happened on the I-485 inner loop near the South Boulevard exit around 3 p.m., according to a police report. Court records say Carson Parker, 41, shot into a 2025 Chevrolet Trax at the scene....
CLT airport parking garage operator loses contract, will lay off nearly 200 workers
A national parking services and management company will lay off over 180 workers when it stops operating at the Charlotte airport . By June 30, AmeriPark and Republic Parking will no longer manage parking operations at Charlotte Douglas Airport . With AmeriPark losing its airport contract, 188 employees will be laid...
Army veteran left facing homelessness in sudden eviction despite making rent payments on time
AN Army veteran was suddenly left staring down eviction despite claims he has paid his rent on time every month. The shock came while he was at work, when he got a call warning that deputies were at his home and his dog could be taken away. In Charlotte, North...
FOMO: Museum Block Party April 15
This is a free event, and no ticket is required. FOMO is presented in partnership with Charlotte SHOUT!, My Brother’s Keeper, and 5th St District, all powered by Sonorous Wave. This museum takeover is hosted by Charlotte Is Creative and Dammit Wesley of BLKMRKT. There will be programming extending...
BoPlex in need of repairs, $25M renovation plan up for vote
A key vote for major upgrades to the BoPlex is happening Monday.
Blue Gems ABA opens new autism therapy center in Belmont
BELMONT, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Blue Gems ABA Clinic held its grand opening celebration for its state-of-the-art facility on Sunday. They have been a local autism therapy provider in the greater Charlotte community for two years. Families were able to go check out the new space and connect with the clinical...
