Over 1,000 gallons of wastewater spilled into McAlpine Creek, Charlotte Water says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An estimated 1,180 gallons of wastewater spilled into McAlpine Creek, Charlotte Water announced on Thursday. The spill, which happened along Round Hill Road in south Charlotte, was attributed to a grease blockage, according to the agency. Cam Coley, a spokesperson for Charlotte Water, emphasized the i
1 dead, 1 hurt in crash on Independence Boulevard near Uptown
Police are investigating what led to a deadly crash early Friday morning on Independence Boulevard near Uptown Charlotte.
9 Investigates: I-77 toll lanes could be expanded in Lake Norman
As the Interstate 77 South toll-lane project continues to cause debate and controversy, discussions behind the scenes regarding the possible expansion of the existing toll lanes on the interstate are happening. There’s also discussion about the potential of allowing large commercial vehicles to use the express lanes, s
Plane Crashes and Bursts Into Flames Near Charlotte
A twin-engine plane crashed and caught fire in the Charlotte region early Thursday, seriously injuring two men and prompting a large emergency response. The crash happened just before 1 a.m. in a wooded area off Brooklyn Avenue near Springdale Road in Lancaster, South Carolina. According to the Lancaster County Sheriff
Motorcycle driver dies in four-vehicle crash in Matthews
MATTHEWS, N.C. — A crash in Matthews left one person dead on Wednesday. The crash happened at the intersection of East John Street and McKee Road around 9:30 p.m., according to the Matthews Police Department. Four vehicles were involved in the crash, including a motorcycle. The driver of the...
Favorite Charlotte spots close, and foodies hunt for a tasty broth
Charlotte’s food scene saw a few big shifts this week, from fan-favorites and longtime spots closing their doors to hospital broth becoming an unlikely obsession. Here’s a look at the top food and drink stories from today’s CharlotteFive newsletter. 🍖 Boss Hog BBQ’s final days Boss Hog BBQ in Sherrills Ford, which has
North Carolina budget requires Charlotte, surrounding towns to repay $60 million for canceled I-77...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina lawmakers passed a new state budget Thursday that includes raises for teachers and law enforcement, a statewide income tax cut and a provision requiring some Charlotte-area municipalities to repay money already spent on the now-canceled I-77 South toll lane project. The I-77 South proje
Woman tells teen with autism she has been sent to pick him up from...
An 18-year-old North Carolina man with autism was kidnapped by a woman and taken on a 40-minute ride around Charlotte in his Mini Cooper, cops say. The post Woman tells teen with autism she has been sent to pick him up from gas station and that he is 'under the influence' then kidnaps him: Police first appeared on Law
Afternoon Gunfire Near Optimist Park Leaves One Fighting For Life
An early afternoon shooting just off Optimist Park left one person with life-threatening injuries today, according to city medics. The gunfire broke out around 1:15 p.m. on North Caldwell Street near East 12th Street in the Optimist Park neighborhood of north Charlotte. Police quickly blocked off the area while investi
Homeland Security Uncovers Gaston County Man’s $7.8 Million Counterfeit Operation
Authorities have just uncovered one of the largest counterfeit merchandise busts in the Charlotte region, seizing more than 96,000 fake items with an estimated retail value of $7.8 million from a home in Gaston County. The Gaston County Police Department said investigators began looking into the alleged sale of counter
