One person dead following vehicle crash on I-85 in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — One person was killed in an early morning crash Saturday in Charlotte, according to officials. Authorities said the crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Interstate 85 South near University City Boulevard in north Charlotte. Emergency responders with Medic confirmed that one person died as a result of...
NCDOT warns of loss of funds; toll critics imply threat
A North Carolina Department of Transportation representative is implying that if the toll lane project doesn’t move forward, it could harm Charlotte’s ability to get funding for projects in the future.
New film examines how 15% of Mecklenburg County residents lack access to fresh, affordable...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Fifteen percent of Mecklenburg County residents live in areas the USDA calls “food deserts,” where access to healthy food is out of reach, according to Sustain Charlotte. During Charlotte’s recent winter storm, that lack of access became more apparent. Tiffany Fant, executive director...
🐶 Playful & Loving Dogs Ready for Adoption in Huntersville
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These wonderful dogs in Huntersville, NC are waiting for their forever homes. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to share.
CMPD seeks video evidence in fatal shooting of woman at NE Charlotte apartment complex
Officers found a woman dead inside her third-floor apartment. Officials believe she was likely shot the night before.
North Charlotte Pre-Dawn Stabbing Leaves Victim Clinging To Life
An early-morning stabbing in north Charlotte left one person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to emergency crews. The attack happened in the 2300 block of Orlando Street, where MEDIC responders treated the victim before rushing them to a nearby hospital. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police...
4 restaurants are joining Charlotte’s dining scene. Here’s when & where
Charlotte will soon have a few new food options: A fusion steakhouse in Concord and a wellness-forward dining concept opening soon at Camp North End, just to name a few. Here’s another look at the forthcoming restaurant openings I reported this week: Mestiza Steakhouse Mestiza Steakhouse promises to bring “bold...
Seeing big bees hovering around in the Charlotte region? They’re not bumblebees
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - You may have noticed very large bees hovering around your home and other buildings in the Charlotte area this spring. Those large bees with the shiny abdomens are not bumblebees, and they don’t have beef with you, specifically. They’re actually carpenter bees that are on...
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office names Ricky Robbins as chief deputy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office has named Ricky Robbins as its new chief deputy, effective April 1. Robbins, who brings more than 40 years of law enforcement experience, will support Sheriff Garry McFadden in the overall management and strategic direction of the office, according to the...
South Carolina dad accused of leaving loaded gun, knife in kindergartner’s school bag
INDIAN LAND, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An arrest has been made after a loaded pistol and knife were discovered in a kindergartener’s bookbag at Harrisburg Elementary School this week, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. Alexander Storm Savarese, 29, of Indian Land, was arrested Thursday, March 26,...
