Charlotte French bulldog reunited with owner months after stolen, held for ransom
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The French bulldog that was stolen in Charlotte and allegedly held for ransom in April 2025 is back home, his owner reported. Julio and Jayla Gittens, were reunited on Monday, Feb. 2, after the dog was found outside of an animal control facility. Julio was found on Friday, but the weekend...
These North Carolina Restaurants Sell Out Daily, So Go Early
North Carolina knows how to do food right, and some spots prove it every single day. These restaurants... Keep Reading this Post Here → These North Carolina Restaurants Sell Out Daily, So Go Early
Dogs seized after being left outside in severe winter weather, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care &...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A pair of dogs was seized this past weekend as the Charlotte area faced heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control said a 3-1-1 animal cruelty tip on Saturday, Jan. 31, indicated that the two dogs were left tethered outdoors without adequate food, water, or...
Heroic firefighter saves driver from sinking pickup truck in icy pond
A firefighter rescued a driver who was standing on top of a pickup truck that was submerged in a pond over the weekend.
Fort Mill man ‘took a lap’ after winning $1M lottery jackpot
Aaron Keers, of Fort Mill, won a $1.03 million jackpot playing a digital instant lottery game on Jan. 22, N.C. Education Lottery officials said. Keers won the top-level “Grand Fortune” prize while playing the Monopoly game online.
‘Grateful’: Mint Hill family recovering after barely escaping house fire
Less than a month after moving in, a Mint Hill family of seven watched in horror as their home went up in flames.
North Carolina–South Carolina Weather Alert Today: Rain Turns to Snow Risk Near Charlotte by...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina — Cold air stings cheeks this morning as clear skies give way to thickening clouds across the Charlotte metro. Headlights reflect off dry pavement now, but that changes quickly as a midweek...
2 dogs left chained, with no shelter, in Charlotte snow storm
CHARLOTTE, N.C – Two dogs left abandoned in the snow over the weekend are now safe and warm at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Control. Multiple people called 311 about the dogs and officers went to check. The dogs were chained up and did not have food, water or shelter. They were seized, and checked out by vets....
From Green Book to food truck: Charlotte’s oldest Black-owned restaurant goes mobile
Original Chicken & Ribs, a landmark of Charlotte’s West End and the city’s oldest Black-owned restaurant, is expanding its reach with the launch of a new food truck, The Hustlin’ Hen. First opened in 1952 by Otis and Lucinda Blackmon, the restaurant served as a vital community...
North Carolina Weather: 6 More Weeks of Winter? Feb–March–April 2026 Outlook for Raleigh, Charlotte
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – Winter may linger a bit longer across North Carolina, but signs still point toward a milder path into spring compared to much of the country. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow...

















