Construction workers arrested in N. Charleston for string of air conditioner thefts
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A duo of brothers from Charlotte were arrested Friday morning in a string of alleged air conditioner thefts in North Charleston. Officers responded to a reported overnight theft at a construction site on Ingleside Boulevard on Friday morning, and both suspects were there upon officers’...
100+ Black-owned restaurants in Charlotte to add to your must-try list
If you’re looking to grab a good meal or drinks with friends, Charlotte’s Black-owned restaurants scene has a little something for everyone. There’s no shortage of good eats in the Queen City, and foodies are sure to find culinary experiences that stretch across the diaspora — from classic soul food and African fare...
Death investigation underway in Richmond County
A death investigation is underway in East Rockingham after Frederick Warren Loftis was found unresponsive on Hannah Pickett Avenue near Safie Sixth Street.
Woman fatally shot at Bank of America branch in northwest Charlotte: CMPD
The deadly incident happened shortly after 10:30 a.m. Friday at a local Bank of America branch in the 9700 block of Callabridge Court, an area surrounded by several local businesses.
In Charlotte’s Black neighborhoods, city encourages growth without pricing out longtime residents
According to UNC Charlotte, Biddleville is often considered Charlotte’s oldest surviving Black neighborhood. In 2000, Biddleville’s Black population was around 96%, but dropping. In 2016, it was at most 75%.
Bond denied for Charlotte women accused of killing 6-year-old girl
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A judge denied bond for three Charlotte women on Thursday who were accused of killing a 6-year-old girl. Tonya McKnight, Tery’n McKnight and Susan Robinson each face a new first-degree murder charge. Prosecutors said cell phone and medical records led to the upgraded charge. -->...
How Charlotte Gardeners Care For Orchids During North Carolina Winters
Cold mornings change everything in the garden. One chilly night can undo weeks of careful care. Orchid lovers know this feeling well. These plants bring color and calm into a home but they also ask for the right kind of winter attention. Many indoor growers in California already adjust light and watering when...
Police chase ends in Charlotte neighborhood after armed carjacking
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - An early-morning police chase that stemmed from an armed carjacking ended in a neighborhood off a busy Charlotte highway on Friday, a source said. The Feb. 6 chase ended around 4 a.m. near the intersection of Morris Field Drive and Denver Avenue, right off Wilkinson Boulevard.
Publix secures uptown Charlotte grocery store six years after leasing the site
Publix Super Markets has secured plans for its uptown Charlotte store with a $4.8 million property purchase six years after first detailing plans for a grocery store there. The Lakeland, Florida grocery chain operating as Publix North Carolina purchased 601 N. Tryon St . from 10th and Tryon Partners of Virginia...
Sycamore Brewing makes another change behind the scenes
CHARLOTTE — It’s been a month since Sycamore Brewing shuttered in South End. Behind the scenes, the embattled Charlotte brewery continues to tweak its business structure, hinting operations will resume at some point. The latest change: Sycamore’s permits through the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission were...
