Evictions have risen to their highest rate in 13 years. Housing costs are likely...
After a dramatic drop during the Covid-19 pandemic's eviction moratorium, evictions in North Carolina have rebounded — and then some. Data from the North Carolina Judicial Branch shows 4,133 evictions filed in fiscal year 24/25 in New Hanover County alone — the most filed in any year since statewide data became...
Expiring ACA subsidies to raise healthcare costs in Carolinas
Health insurance premiums are set to go up next week for hundreds of thousands of people in the Carolinas.
Family speaks about program to help children with mental, emotional or behavioral health
FORT MILL, S.C. (WBTV) - Parents can now learn new ways to collaborate with their children when it comes to their mental and behavioral health. Youth Villages is a national nonprofit that works with families in our area to find solutions and support for a long-term change. Leaders in the...
South Charlotte preschoolers help fight hunger
CHARLOTTE – Preschoolers at six Primrose schools across Charlotte donated 5,125 canned goods to local organizations as part of the Caring and Giving Food Drive. Children engaged in age-appropriate chores and used their earnings to buy canned goods and pantry staples for their neighbors. Primrose School locations in...
One dead after being struck by vehicle in south Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in south Charlotte Saturday morning, according to Medic. The crash was reported near Sardis Road North and Tower Point Drive around 9:50 a.m. Details about what led to the crash have not been released. WCNC Charlotte...
Pedestrian hit and killed by train in southeast Charlotte: CMPD
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One person is dead after being hit by a train in southeast Charlotte, officials say. Shortly after 9;45 a.m. on Saturday, officers responded to a call for service involving a CSX train and a pedestrian in the 9500 block of Monroe Road. Officers located an unresponsive pedestrian, later...
Florida Farm-to-Table Chain To Open First Charlotte Location in South End
Naked Farmer will open its first North Carolina spot at 2725 South Blvd. in South End. A filing on the North Carolina Secretary of State's website confirms this. The fast-casual chain submitted a signage request to the city on Dec. 16. No official opening date has been announced yet. The...
Man arrested, 15-year-old killed following east Charlotte hit-and-run
A 15-year-old died Friday after being the victim of a hit-and-run in November.
Crews battle fire at west Charlotte home
Charlotte Fire crews are battling flames at a west Charlotte home.
Gaston County Schools approves calendar for 2026-27 school year
Gaston County Schools recently approved an academic calendar for the 2026-27 school year. Here is what you need to know. Compliance The Gaston County School District typically chooses a start date for the school year that is earlier than state law prefers. Existing state law says that North Carolina school years...
