Mecklenburg County declared Peebles Corp. in default over Brooklyn Village. Is litigation next?
Back in August, Mecklenburg County told the Florida developer of the failed Brooklyn Village project in uptown that it was in default of its obligations to build, according to public records obtained by WFAE. Now, after not hearing from the Peebles Corporation in more than six months, the county may...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Charlotte — Furniture, Fitness Gear & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Charlotte neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and fitness gear to home décor and books. Check out what’s available below!
Huntersville is taking over its power system. Here’s what that means for customers
Some Huntersville residents will see changes to how they get their power this summer. The north Mecklenburg town is preparing to take over its own electric distribution system with the launch of the Huntersville Electric Department in July. Huntersville commissioners approved the move in August 2025. The transition will impact those who currently get their power through ElectriCities, a public power organization that previously...
Councilmembers question taxpayer ask for already announced gospel award show
The 2026 Stellar Awards, a prominent gospel awards show, is being held in Charlotte in August at the Spectrum Center.
‘Mistakes were made’: Owner of horse hit by car in Uptown Charlotte speaks out
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The owner of a horse hit by a car in Uptown Charlotte this month spoke with Queen City News on Tuesday. In a video that’s been viewed millions of times, Alphonso stands up on his horse, Stormy, and when he falls off, she runs away, startled, and is hit […]
R&B icons Usher and Chris Brown announce joint tour with a stop in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Grammy-award-winning artists Usher and Chris Brown are going on tour together across the U.S., and they’re making a stop here in the Queen City. The tour, dubbed “The R&B (Raymond & Brown) Tour,” consists of 33 stadium tour dates in the U.S. and Canada. It kicks off on June […]
I tried the only hip-hop-themed biscuits in Charlotte. Here’s what I got for $25
It’s been two years since Jimmy Pearls closed its storefront, marking the end of a run that helped define a new wave of seafood-driven dining in Charlotte. But that wasn’t the end of the partnership behind it. Chef Oscar Johnson said the decision to step away came down to shifting priorities, not conflict. He and his business partner, Daryl Cooper, who built the...
Bojangles introduces new, limited-time menu item
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The popular Bojangles chicken chain has introduced a new menu item. The Charlotte-based fast-food restaurant said the new “chicken rippers” are designed for dipping. The mini, slider-like sandwiches feature bite-sized pieces of chicken on Martin’s sweet party potato rolls. Bojangles’ online menu showed...
A new mosque, shopping centers and homes are planned across the Rock Hill region
A new mosque in Indian Land, shopping in Rock Hill and homes in Fort Mill are among the latest projects gearing up for construction across the Rock Hill region. Some of those projects, including the mosque, still need approvals from various county boards to happen. Others just got a green light. Here’s a look at the latest development proposals across the region: Lancaster County...
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...
