Rock Hill Man Arrested by SLED on Multiple Dog Fighting and Animal Torture Charges
YORK COUNTY, SC – A Rock Hill man is facing over two dozen charges following a major investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) into alleged dog fighting and animal cruelty. Corey Dezette Hardin, 35, was booked into the York County Detention Center on Friday evening, January 9, 2026. The...
Mystery boom shakes Union County
Residents have reported loud noises resembling explosions rattling windows across Union County, but officials aren’t sure what is causing the mysterious booms.
Commentary: How disconnected street design turns everyday walks into deadly risks
The 2022 death of Michael-Luther Black while crossing a major roadway in Charlotte illustrates the dangers of disconnected street design that prioritizes vehicle speed over pedestrian safety. Despite the presence of sidewalks, transit stops, and nearby destinations, fragmented development and high-speed “stroads”...
Pedestrian hit and killed by a train in Charlotte, MEDIC says
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a train in Charlotte Friday night, MEDIC said. The person was struck in the 5700 block of Old Pineville Road and was pronounced dead at the scene, MEDIC reported on social media site X. A Norfolk Southern freight train hit the person, and no one aboard was hurt, Queen City News...
Suspect arrested in connection with south Charlotte double homicide
Police say a 22-year-old suspect is in custody on a murder charge after a double-homicide that happened in late December in south Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Announces Service Closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
As we approach the observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Mecklenburg County has announced a string of service closures for Monday, Jan. 19. The official release details the county's intention to halt operations in various departments. Among those taking a day off will be the Department of Social Services,...
‘Takes a village’: Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte providing excess food to to...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina university is giving surplus food a second life, repurposing it into meals for students and neighbors across the Charlotte region. Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte offers a wide selection of majors and programs, like culinary arts and business administration, preparing...
‘Humility and service’: Artist brightens animal shelter with mural dedicated to staff, volunteers
One woman is using her art to make the world a little brighter for the dogs and staff at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control Shelter.
Grand Opening of Eggroll Company at new location in Camp North End Jan. 10:...
The Eggroll Company has moved to a larger location at Camp North End. It was in the Keswick District, with the other food stalls, but will now be in the Mount District. The new space is 1,569 square feet and will include indoor seating for ten people. It’s address is 301 Camp Road, Suite 102, Charlotte, North...
Mother’s ‘reckless’ decision led to one-year-old daughter’s tragic death
North Carolina mother Brionce Parks, 26, is accused of child abuse and neglect after her one-year-old daughter Kamelah Doris Michilena died after being exposed to drugs
