Don’t panic: Nuclear siren testing scheduled for Charlotte-area stations this week
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Don’t panic. Nuclear siren testing is scheduled for some Charlotte-area stations this week. Duke Energy will test outdoor warning sirens from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, around the Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations. More information on the locations of these stations can be...
New images of homicide suspect from southwest Charlotte shooting released
The killing happened shortly before 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, near the Archdale Light Rail station in southwest Charlotte.
Prosecutors detail alleged New Year’s Eve terror plot at Mint Hill grocery store
An 18-year-old accused of planning a New Year’s Eve terror attack in Mint Hill appeared in federal court Wednesday, where prosecutors laid out a detailed plan to unleash violence at a grocery store.
Silfab Solar chemical accident study highlights risks to Fort Mill community
A new study is taking a closer look at how an accidental chemical release at Silfab Solar could impact the Fort Mill community.
Mother of man killed by Pineville officer files civil rights lawsuit
The mother of a man shot and killed by Pineville police has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city and the officers involved.
Nuclear plant testing sirens today
Jan. 7 – Duke Energy will conduct a routine test of the outdoor warning sirens surrounding the McGuire Nuclear Station today. The test, part of regular maintenance to ensure the system is working properly, will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The sirens are expected to sound for sound for five to 30 seconds and...
Charlotte Man Convicted of Illegal Gun Possession, Faces Up to 15 Years in Prison
A Charlotte federal jury has convicted 38-year-old Mitchell Clydero Patterson on charges of illegal firearm possession by a convicted felon. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson underscored the significance of this verdict, stating, "Felons are prohibited from carrying firearms for a reason." He condemned Patterson's actions...
Local Powerball winner plans to help domestic-violence shelter
Pegi Campbell, of Cramerton, won a $2 million prize from a $3 Powerball ticket she purchased for the Dec. 13 drawing
Sheriff of Charlotte metro area accused of threat on state lawmaker
(The Center Square) – Threats to a state lawmaker, extortion, corruption and “willful misconduct and maladministration in office” are charges filed Monday in Superior Court by a state representative and four former employees of a sheriff in North Carolina’s largest metropolitan area. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry...
Eastland Yard’s retail tenants draw questions
A Charlotte City Council committee on Jan. 5 recommended considering four retail tenants for Eastland Yards next week. But the endorsement includes a notable caveat: Each lease will be considered separately, a nod to concerns about ensuring suitable local ties and fit for each of the businesses.
