Four from NC charged in online child predator sting
Four North Carolina men are facing charges after an online sting operation that targeted child predators.
Rescue Ranch critter camp returns for 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rescue Ranch is opening registration for its 2026 spring and summer Critter Camps, offering hands‑on animal experiences and outdoor learning opportunities for children from preschool through eighth grade. At Rescue Ranch, Kiwi the Quaker parrot chatters from her perch as Animal Husbandry Manager...
The activism of David Sanders: Trailblazer for Black progress at UNC Charlotte
From growing up in the beginnings of desegregation to becoming a founding member of UNC Charlotte's Black Student Union, 75-year-old David Sanders worked closely with Bonnie Cone to enhance the Black educational experience. Graduating with a bachelor of arts in psychology in 1973 and a master's degree in education...
Charlotte foster dad reshapes nearly 50 young lives despite bias
A foster dad in Charlotte is defying what it means to be resilient.
New Owensboro-Charlotte nonstop flight launches with water salute
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A new nonstop flight connection between Owensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina launched Thursday with a ceremonial water salute from the Daviess County Fire Department. The inaugural Contour Airlines flight marked the first nonstop service between Owensboro Regional Airport and Charlotte....
5 new restaurants (+ an Indian grocery store) are opening in Charlotte
Charlotte is gaining more than a few new dining options, and any one of them could be your new favorite. This week, I reported on six recent or upcoming restaurant openings , including a woman-owned social club and café, a popular sandwich spot and an all-in-one supermarket and food hall serving traditional Indian...
Charlotte mother says daughter was choked by student at Rocky River High School
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte mother says her daughter was choked by another student inside a bathroom at Rocky River High School, an incident she claims was recorded by other students but not reported to police by the school. Shantel Young says the alleged attack happened on Wednesday and...
The Legendary Roadside Burger Joint That North Carolinians Have Loved Since 1973
Some of life’s greatest pleasures come wrapped in wax paper and handed through a walk-up window. Brooks’ Sandwich House in Charlotte has been proving this delicious truth for over five decades, serving up burgers and chili that have become the stuff of local legend. You know that feeling...
Bojangles Launches Triple Double Biscuit and New Iced Coffee
Bojangles is giving fans a reason to start their mornings strong with two new menu additions arriving just in time for March Madness 2026. The Charlotte-based chain is rolling out the limited-time Triple Double Biscuit alongside a new permanent Iced Coffee, creating a breakfast combination designed to fuel busy...
Chicken Salad Chick Opening Sixth Charlotte Metro Restaurant in Cornelius
Chicken Salad Chick announced the opening of its 21st North Carolina restaurant. The sixth location in the Charlotte metro area sits at 8301 Magnolia Estates Drive in Magnolia Plaza. A grand opening on Tuesday, March 10 will reward the first 100 guests in line with free chicken salad for a year.

















