Organizers Hold Vigil, Place Markers to Memorialize Victims of CBP Incursion
Boxed in by 8-foot-tall wooden canvases adorned with murals on all sides, a crowd of people gathered in TAOH Outdoor Gallery on Tuesday night, some warmed by cups of hot chocolate in their hands while others tried to keep candles lit in the breezy night. Packed closely together, the crowd solemnly listened as a man...
Mecklenburg County Prioritizes Affordable Housing, Critical Repair Program Aids Seniors with Home Upkeep
In Mecklenburg County, affordable housing emerges as a primary concern among residents, reflecting its prominence in local government agendas. The Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners acknowledges this necessity, integrating affordable housing programs focused on assisting longtime homeowners—particularly...
Charlotte concert venue gets new name
A large Charlotte concert venue is getting renamed.
Charlotte Drug Trafficker Kareem Hicks of “Getting Money Brothers” Faces 20 Years After Guilty...
In a decisive move against drug operations in Charlotte, member of the "Getting Money Brothers" drug trafficking organization, Kareem Hicks, was found guilty by a federal jury. Hicks, 45, faced charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and now confronts up to 20 years behind bars. U.S. Attorney for the...
Federal transit leader coming to Charlotte after light rail stabbings, city reveals
The head of the Federal Transit Administration is coming to Charlotte after the city’s transit system spent much of 2025 in the spotlight for a pair of violent incidents. FTA Administrator Marcus Molinaro will be in Charlotte on Jan. 16, interim Charlotte Area Transit System CEO Brent Cagle announced at a Wednesday...
Officials recommend reopening juvenile detention center in Mecklenburg County
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Mecklenburg County leaders and community members made their case for reopening the county’s juvenile detention center during a panel discussion on Tuesday night. Sheriff Garry McFadden hosted the discussion at the Valerie C. Woodard Community Conference Center on Jan. 6 to talk about what it...
Anti-ICE protesters gather at Uptown park
Protestors gathered Thursday in Uptown Charlotte after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman driving an SUV in Minneapolis the day before.
Charlotte baker’s actions during Border Patrol operations spotlighted in film
An east Charlotte baker is being featured in a mini-documentary about his actions during the Customs and Border Patrol Operations in Charlotte.
Grieving family relieved after a deadly drunk-driving crash
A family is relieved after a drunk driver who killed their father is going to prison for months instead of jail for just days.
Bruno Mars bringing the funk to Uptown with Bank of America Stadium show
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Uptown is getting some Uptown Funk this spring. Bruno Mars is slated to perform at Bank of America Stadium April 29, Tepper Sports and Entertainment announced Thursday. “The Romantic Tour” is the “24K Magic” singer’s first global headline tour in nearly a decade and first global...
