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LINCOLNTON, N.C. (WBTV) - A Lincolnton woman reached out to WBTV after receiving a text message with a traffic citation that demanded quick action or warned of serious penalties. Turns out, it’s a scam making its way across the Charlotte area. Scammers are constantly trying to take advantage of...

When it comes to spectacular sandwiches, Charlotte is blessed with a bounty of selections. From everyday BLTs to enormous creations piled high with meats, cheeses and toppings, it’s hard to find a food that can be crafted so many different ways. We put out a call to find the best sandwiches in town, and CharlotteFive...

Charlotte City Council cancelled its plans to discuss the Interstate 77 toll lane project Wednesday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A fire at Uptown Charlotte’s Brevard Court prompted a large emergency response Tuesday night. The blaze was reported around 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, on Brevard Court near Romare Bearden Park. Video of crews working the fire scene is at the bottom of this article.

In his first press conference as UNC coach, Hubert Davis made the following declaration:. “In terms of the staff, you can’t do this job unless you’re a Carolina guy. It’s impossible. You can’t coach here. You can’t recruit here. You can’t work here unless you have been here. You’ve experienced it. You have lived it....

A Charlotte mom is turning a $1 lottery game into a dream family vacation after winning a massive jackpot.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man was arrested after an alleged road rage shooting was reported on an interstate in south Charlotte this past weekend. A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report said the shooting happened on I-485 Inner, near the South Boulevard exit around 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. The police...

NORTH CAROLINA — Crowdsourced tracking reports confirm that ruby-throated hummingbirds have now reached the Charlotte and Raleigh areas as part of their spring migration, marking a seasonal shift across parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The latest migration map shows a broad wave of activity...

An activity bus from Sugar Creek was scene arriving to the scene to pick up the children from the original bus.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Guns and drugs were reportedly seized during a police operation last week targeting “problem spots” in Charlotte. The operation took place Friday night, March 20, targeting areas in the Hickory Grove, North Tryon, and University City divisions. Police said they focused on several “problem...