Charlotte Council To Vote On $3.5M Tyvola Housing Deal
Charlotte City Council is gearing up to vote on a $3.5 million plan that would tap the city's Housing Trust Fund to help preserve affordable apartments at a large complex near Tyvola Road. The deal on the table would secure affordability for roughly 200 of the community’s 297 units, including 100 apartments reserved at deeply affordable rents for up to 60 years and another...
These are North Carolina’s best-rated senior living communities, US News says
Some of the best senior living communities in the country are in North Carolina, according to a new report released Tuesday, April 14. U.S. News & World included 67 senior living communities in North Carolina in its 2026 Best Senior Living ratings, based on a variety of factors including safety, caregiving, dining and overall value. “As the demand for senior care evolves, North Carolina is...
Mountain Island Lake residents combat bothersome beavers causing costly damage
According to Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services, complaints from private property owners are common — especially as beavers move into wooded areas near creeks and shorelines.
New Charlotte-area restaurant blends three Latin American cuisines. What to know
A new Charlotte-area eatery blends Mexican, Honduran and Columbian cuisines. El Tres Platos Restaurant and Grill opened Thursday, April 9, at 1700 S. York Road in Gastonia. The fusion concept brings together three Latin American cultures “to share authentic food, tradition and community,” its website says. The restaurant already had a 4.6-star rating on Google with 47 customer reviews and counting as...
Charlotte-area man wins $1 million lottery drawing
PINEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - A lucky Charlotte-area man struck it big when he won $1 million in a lottery drawing last week. Kourtnie Daugherty won the top prize in the $8 Million Money Maker Second Chance drawing on Wednesday, April 8. Daugherty told lottery officials he had just bought a...
People say they will be more alert when visiting Birkdale Village after weekend incident
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Almost 48 hours later, people who are eating at Birkdale Village for lunch are still talking about what took place on Saturday night when a man pulled out a weapon and sent a crowd scrambling. “Right there running, scattered with them,” said Richard Rolle, after hearing about what happened. […]
Charlotte Daily Briefing: Leaders extend to-do list to make a complete community
Updated plans include new rules on housing height, infill development and emerging uses like data centers. Remember in November when the Charlotte City Council approved community small area plans for seven areas in the city? Since then, staff went out to the community to collect more feedback. The council revised...
Two people arrested for armed robbery following drug deal in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Two men are facing charges in connection with an armed robbery that investigators say stemmed from an alleged drug deal in Union County. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a reported armed robbery near Parkwood High School in Monroe. The victim told authorities he was robbed at gunpoint […] The post Two people arrested for armed robbery following drug...
Charlotte Shelter Offers 10-Day Adoption Trials To Save Dogs from Euthanasia
CMPD Animal Care & Control has launched trial periods up to 10 days for would-be pet owners. Space is scarce and dogs may be euthanized without homes. Officials want nearby residents to apply and rescue animals that desperately need safe places. Trial periods work for those considering adoption but uncertain whether a dog will mesh with their household routines and space constraints.
About half of riders not paying fares, costing millions each year, CATS says
About half of the people riding the light rail and buses in Charlotte are not paying for their rides, according to Brent Cagle, interim CEO for the Charlotte Area Transit System.
