Hispanic Heritage Festival in Uptown canceled due to ‘immigration concerns’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Hispanic Heritage Festival of the Carolinas has been canceled for 2025, with organizers citing the current immigration climate and concerns about deportations. The festival, which would have marked its fourth anniversary at Truist Field in Uptown, was called off after organizers determined it...
Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt Champions Child Care During Charlotte Visit, Emphasizes Economic and Developmental...
Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt underscored the importance of child care facilities in North Carolina's future while touring Providence Preparatory School in Charlotte, a stop on her Future-Ready Child Care Tour, which aims to tackle the child care crisis in the state. "Our children are our future and the...
Dollar General robbery suspect arrested after fleeing wrong way on I-85
Gastonia Police arrested a suspect who robbed the Dollar General at 911 Union Road last Friday, after he was spotted and tried to flee in his white pickup truck the wrong way on the southbound exit ramp.
Gastonia man accused of dogfighting sentenced to 7.5 years in prison: DA
Rico Pagan, 53, was convicted of four counts of felony dogfighting and 13 counts of animal cruelty.
We need a constitutional amendment to control NC property taxes
The opinions expressed in this piece are solely the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carolina Journal or its publisher. I know firsthand how skyrocketing property taxes are undermining the American Dream for current and future generations. Revaluation-fueled increases in property tax bills are...
Charlotte health provider pivots to telehealth to assuage Latino families’ fears of ICE raids
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Para leer este artículo en español, haga clic aquí. As concerns over ICE raids grow, doctors are reporting a record number of missed medical appointments. WCNC Charlotte talked with Camino to find out how this is affecting the community and the steps healthcare providers are taking to seek solutions.
Lanes closed on I-85 in Gaston County due to heavy police presence
The left two lanes are closed at the Belmont Abbey exit.
25th annual Charlotte Pride Festival kicks off in new location
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – New this year, the 25th annual Charlotte Pride Festival will take place in a new location: First Ward Park. Organizers say they needed more room. “We now bring in a quarter million people over the course of the weekend, and we wanted to have more vendors,” explains managing director Meredith Thompson.
Charlotte man charged in Lake Norman Charter break-in, fire
Brandon Ray Perry, 35, was arrested at his home in Charlotte on Thursday morning in connection with a larceny and property damage incident at Lake Norman Charter School on August 4.
Today in Charlotte (August 15)
Good morning, QCity. Here’s a rundown of what to know today in Charlotte. From daily headlines to things to do. Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90 and a low around 73. Heat index values as high as 100. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Today’s Reads...
