Man charged with DWI after driving on light rail tracks in South End, records...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man was arrested in South End last month after driving on the light rail tracks while intoxicated, according to records. Records identified the suspect as 35-year-old Malaki Scruggs, who posted bond after being charged with driving while impaired. What happened. The situation reportedly...
A local couple found their slice of the American Dream by running a restaurant...
At Nonna’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza in Concord, the aroma of slow-simmered marinara and fresh-baked lasagna isn’t just about food—it’s about family, legacy, and the true spirit of Italian hospitality.
27-Year-Old sentenced to life in prison for killing man in Gastonia
A Gastonia man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a Gaston County jury found him guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday, July 10, 2025,. 27-year-old Tahj Wall has been convicted for the May 2021 murder of Melvin Hopper. Court records reveal after shooting Hopper twice in...
Tesla slams into Charlotte police car in wild crash caught on camera: Watch here
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A wild multi-car crash involving a Charlotte police cruiser Thursday afternoon was caught on camera. The wreck happened around 4:25 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, near Johnston Road and Brixham Hill Avenue in Ballantyne. Dashcam video of the collision can be seen at the bottom of this article.
Charlotte man accused of kidnapping woman for a second time, found with her in...
Union County sheriff's investigators find kidnapped woman and arrest ex-boyfriend for domestic violence. Authorities urge victims to seek protection.
CMPD cruiser’s front end nearly ripped off in multi-vehicle wreck at busy intersection
Multiple lanes of Johnston Road at Brixham Hill Avenue in Ballantyne are shut down Thursday aftenoon after a crash involving a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police cruiser.
New law pauses water transfers in North Carolina
A new North Carolina law is putting a pause on water transfers.
Charlotte Doubles Youth Job Program, Offers $23 Hourly Wage with Benefits
The city hired 25 recent high school grads for municipal work at $23 per hour plus benefits. This marks a sharp rise from last year's 17 hires in the Education to Employment program. New staff start their roles on July 14. "Investing in our youth's talent development is a priority...
Charlotte-Area Police Asking For Public’s Help In Finding Pokémon Card Thief
Charlotte-area police are now asking for the public’s help in finding a potentially armed and dangerous thief, who was recently caught on camera stealing Pokémon cards from a Five Below store. The incident occurred Sunday, June 29, at the Five Below on Tingle Drive in Salisbury. According to...
North Carolina insurance fraud scheme linked to forged credit card statements
A Charlotte man was charged with 52 felony charges related to fraudulent travel insurance claims.
