Mecklenburg County reports zero smog days in 2025 for the first time on record
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Mecklenburg County officials said that the county saw no smog or “code orange” air quality days in 2025 for the first time on record. “When I started with the county, we had over 50 unhealthy air quality days in 2005,” said Megan Green, air quality program manager for Mecklenburg...
Hearing set for Thursday on petition to remove Mecklenburg County sheriff
A Superior Court judge has scheduled a hearing Thursday morning to consider a petition to remove Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. Five Mecklenburg County residents — including McFadden’s former deputy chief, Kevin Canty — said McFadden has mismanaged the jail and retaliated against staff members who...
Do they talk? Can you pet the Peace Dog? What to know as monks...
A group of Buddhist monks — joined by Aloka the Peace Dog — are walking 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington, D.C., and expect to arrive in Charlotte soon. The Walk for Peace has drawn crowds at stops along the way, with people traveling from other states to meet the monks, pray with them and receive blessing cords,...
These North Carolina Pizzerias Serve Slices That Could Steal Your Heart (And Stomach)
North Carolina’s food scene might be known for its BBQ and fried chicken, but don’t sleep on its growing pizza game. The state is quietly home to some of the best pizza makers, creating pies that can give the classic pizza capitals a run for their money. Picture...
‘Burst of snow’ could top 1 foot in parts of North Carolina mountains, NWS...
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the North Carolina mountains, with forecasters predicting “a burst of snow” could top 12 inches in some spots, according to a Jan. 14 National Weather Service news release. The advisory was issued early Wednesday, not long after Charlotte’s slim chance of flurries vanished...
NC manufacturer abruptly lays off 275 people, and will close its Charlotte stores
Nearly 300 people were laid off in Catawba County after a furniture manufacturer shuttered its doors before the new year. And soon, several furniture stores in Charlotte tied to the company’s parent company will close due to declining sales, tariffs and the housing market. Kroehler Furniture Co. gave its 275...
Charlotte’s Coldest Night of The Year Is Coming Thursday Night – Single Digits Possible
Today, highs reach about 59 with a low near 39 as southwest winds bring milder air. Clouds increase Wednesday, and highs still reach about 57 before temperatures drop overnight. By Thursday, colder air settles in fast. Charlotte only climbs to about 38, then falls to around 17 Thursday night, with...
Buddhist monks on a 2,300 mile walk for peace are coming to Charlotte. Here’s...
A small group of Buddhist monks will stop in Charlotte as part of a massive peace walk spanning 2,300 miles from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. Why it matters: The pilgrimage, called the "Walk for Peace," has drawn national attention for its message of peace and mindfulness, with crowds gathering across the...
Decarlos Brown’s homicide mugshot removed from sheriff’s website
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is sharing why DeCarlos Brown’s mugshot for his homicide arrest is no longer on its website.
Concord lands new grocery store as supermarket continues Charlotte expansion
Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding again in the Charlotte area, and taking over a former Earth Fare store in Concord. The Phoenix-based specialty grocer submitted a plan for review to Cabarrus County last month at Christenbury Corners , 8885 Christenbury Parkway, in Concord, county permit filings show. The project...
