Man charged in viral Uptown Charlotte horse incident accused of mistreatment in pending lawsuit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Video of a horse running loose in Charlotte and getting hit by a car has gone viral. Queen City News has learned that one of the men charged after the incident has other pending legal matters related to his treatment of horses. Twin brothers Deven and Desmon Moore were both […]
Swig Files Permit for First North Carolina Location in Northwest Charlotte
Swig submitted a construction plan permit to Charlotte officials on Wednesday, April 8. The chain wants to build a drive-thru on Lawing School Road near Rozelle Crossing shopping center. City permit records show the request covers a proposed drive-thru with related infrastructure. This northwest Charlotte site would be the first...
Girlfriend’s cheating prank ends with shots fired into car full of people, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - Police in North Carolina say a man is accused of firing shots into a car full of people, including his girlfriend, after a prank gone wrong. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, 20-year-old Shyhied Ivey fired three shots into a car carrying five people, including his girlfriend, Naveah Covington, about 11:40 p.m. April 4.
Crackdown on street vending in Charlotte gains support
Charlotte City Councilmembers appear to be on board with cracking down on street vending, but they differ on how to enforce the new restrictions.
Charlotte and nearby region see spike in layoffs with more than 1,150 jobs cut
Although the Charlotte region is seeing an influx of job creations through corporate relocations and expansions, layoffs are still occurring . Since Jan. 1, more than 1,150 people have been laid off throughout the Charlotte area, according to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices filed to the state’s Department of Commerce. That amounts to about 31% of the state’s layoffs this year, which...
What $500,000 buys you in North Carolina vs New Jersey is not even close
A radio host explores the financial appeal of North Carolina’s housing market but opts to remain in New Jersey, valuing strong family and community connections over economic advantages.
Pre-Dawn Blaze Rips Through Double Oaks Road Home as Charlotte Crews Take Command
Early Monday, Charlotte firefighters were called to a house fire in the 2100 block of Double Oaks Road, where Engine 18 arrived to find fire showing from the home and immediately took command. Crews set up a command post and launched fire-suppression operations on the scene. Officials have not released any information about injuries or what sparked the blaze.
Beloved Charlotte bakery brings signature pot pies, desserts to new storefront
After years of selling at local farmers markets, a Charlotte-based bakery finally has a permanent home. Thoughtful Baking Co. has opened the doors on its first brick-and-mortar storefront at 4418 Monroe Road in the city’s Oakhurst community, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive. The “comfort food bakery” is known for its farm-to-table approach, offering savory pies and...
North Carolina’s Sport Museum In Charlotte Is Perfect For Car Enthusiasts
If you're looking for a place that perfectly captures the pulse of American motorsports, visiting the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte will feel like visiting the Vatican for the first time. From the moment you lay eyes on the sweeping exterior of the museum in Uptown Charlotte, one thing will instantly pop out: this is a cathedral built for speed. Lacking a dedicated...
Men accused of stealing cellphones during Union County vape transaction armed robbery
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, working with SBI, arrested Courtney Massey on April 8 in north Charlotte. Detectives transported the suspect back to Union County.
