A Real Maryland Crab Cake Finds a Home in North Carolina
I’ve never been mad at a crab cake, but I’ve been disappointed in a few. Other foods are other people’s problem. Pizza? Sure, some pies are better than others, but I’ll take two slices either way. Bagels? My taste buds are unfit to judge. I even find joy in both eastern and western style North Carolina barbecue.
Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish donates to Charlotte nonprofit
Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish’s nonprofit organization made a donation to a local organization dedicated to protecting nature in Charlotte.
Gastonia-area food scene: New breweries, restaurants, and more
If you've got a cold beer, then you probably want pizza, so a Belmont brewery made headlines when it announced in January it was teaming up with a restaurant group to do just that. And the food scene in the Gastonia area got off to a promising start in 2026 with the news that the former On the Border restaurant would...
Measles Scare At Indian Trail QuikTrip Has Locals On Alert
Union County Public Health is warning residents after a person with confirmed measles visited a QuikTrip in Indian Trail, potentially exposing customers who stopped in for gas and snacks. Officials say the individual was inside the store during a mid-morning window last Friday, and anyone who was there at that time...
CMPD’s civilian crash investigators ease burden on officers, speed response to minor crashes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When traffic backs up after a fender-bender, the first responder may not be a sworn police officer. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Civilian Crash Investigation (CCI) Unit is changing how the city handles thousands of non-injury crashes each year, freeing up officers to respond to violent...
Guilty plea in killing of N.C. police officer, Wells Fargo layoffs
We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Behind a cold front, gusty winds and colder air move in overnight and Saturday. The mountains could see some snow. We will remain quite chilly through the weekend. A significant warming trend kicks in for next...
Man pleads guilty for role in deaths of Gaston County teens
A young man will spend at least 20 years in prison for his role in the deaths of two Gaston County teens. On Feb. 6, Sage Wright, 23, pleaded guilty to trafficking opium by possession, two counts of death by distribution and one count of possession of a weapon of mass destruction. In court, Wright apologized for his...
York County looks to change where data centers can go, and how they’re approved
Amid public concerns about data centers , and days before an update on a massive project slated for Lake Wylie , York County is taking a closer look at where the server site facilities should go. And, what it will take to approve new ones. The county also could add new conditions related to sound and vibration...
“Keeping roadways safer,” Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office announces launch of new traffic unit
As of Friday, Feb. 6, the unit has completed five crash investigations, the sheriff's office said.
Maximum Sentence Handed Down for Violent Stabbing of Rock Hill K9 Officer
In a case that shook the Rock Hill community and highlighted the dangers faced by law enforcement animals, Travonte Tate has been sentenced to the maximum possible prison term for...
