Student faces felony charges for false school shooting report
A 13-year-old student at Weddington Middle School faces felony charges after making a false report of a shooting on campus Thursday afternoon.
Massage therapist charged after hidden camera found at Charlotte spa: Records
A massage therapist has been charged with felony secret peeping after he used a hidden cell phone to record a client without her knowledge at a Charlotte spa, according to Mecklenburg County court documents.
Men arrested after ambulance carrying patient shot into in Uptown Charlotte
Gaston County middle school goes on lockdown after out-of-state threat, police say. Officers eventually determined there was no threat to the school, and the lockdown was lifted about an hour after it was issued. 100 gallons of untreated sewage may have spilled into Lake Norman: What we know. Updated: 5...
Woman settles lawsuit to protect hijab rights in custody
The Council on American-Islamic Relations announced a settlement with the Mecklenburg County Detention Center Central and the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office regarding the removal of a Muslim woman’s hijab for a booking photo.
New cocktail lounge in north Charlotte opens as a one-stop nightlife spot
Aura HiFi recently soft opened in University City, within walking distance of PNC Pavilion. Why it matters: The team behind the new cocktail lounge hopes the place will serve as a go-to pre-show hangout for concertgoers — and a potential afterparty spot for the performing artists themselves. What they're...
16-year-old Charlotte boy shot in the head during sleepover; 20-year-old charged
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A 16-year-old boy is reportedly fighting for his life in the hospital after being shot in the head during a sleepover this past weekend, and a 20-year-old has now been charged in connection with the shooting, court documents confirm. The incident happened around 3:41 a.m. on Sept. 21 at...
Paramedics, state lawmakers talk safety after ambulance hit by gunfire in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - An ambulance in Uptown Charlotte was hit by gunfire early Thursday morning. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said that two people were arrested and no one was hurt. Lawmakers are pushing for legislation to give public safety departments funding to buy safety equipment. Chief Jimmy Lentz with...
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 24th
Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Wednesday, September 24th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
In North Carolina, This Burger Stand’s Double Cheeseburger Has Become A Local Obsession
Hidden in Charlotte’s NoDa arts district stands a tiny red shack that’s become legendary among North Carolina burger enthusiasts. Brooks’ Sandwich House has been grilling what many locals consider the perfect double cheeseburger since 1973. What began as a humble family business is now a culinary landmark,...
2 men accused of shooting into ambulance in Uptown
Detevin Raheen Butts, 30, and Jaquarius Hykeem Mingo, 27, and were arrested hours after they allegedly shot into a MEDIC ambulance early Thursday morning in Uptown.
