Juneteenth celebration honors historically Black corridor in Charlotte
Local nonprofit For the Struggle and The Gantt Center team up to honor the rich history and legacy along the Beatties Ford corridor. Almost 40 years ago, Beatties Ford Road was buzzing for West Fest. The annual event in the historically Black corridor brought the community together to celebrate culture, music and...
UPDATE: Woman found dead under water in west Charlotte identified
CHARLOTTE, NC – A woman found dead under water in west Charlotte has been identified as 46-year-old Sarah Ward. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say crews cleaning up the area found a Ward’s body on Golf Acres Drive off Wilkinson Boulevard on May 30, 2025. Police have not released any information...
15-year-old accused of 100+ vehicle break-ins across Carolinas
At least eight law enforcement agencies in both North and South Carolina have issued over 275 charges on this individual, either current or pending.
Hotel Shuts Down After Tragic Incident and Growing Crime Concerns
A Charlotte hotel has closed its doors following months of rising safety threats and a devastating discovery inside one of its rooms.
15 year old local student is headed to Johnson C. Smith University in the...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A 15-year-old is on his way to college. Josiah Matthews graduated early from High School. He was homeschooled and was able to take multiple classes at the same time. “I just remember doing 3rd and 4th grades together,” Josiah Matthews said. “And 5th, 6th, and 7th...
Man sentenced to nearly 9 years after being caught with ghost gun in Charlotte
A man will spend nearly nine years in prison as he was found with a ghost gun.
Residents urge city to reject rezoning that would displace 60 mobile homes
Dozens of residents and community activists urged the Charlotte City Council to reject a rezoning petition that could displace 60 trailer homes.
Uncertainty whether ICE agents will be at FIFA Club World Cup Games in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte will get a taste of the global soccer craze this weekend, as it hosts its first of four FIFA Club World Cup matches on Sunday. It’s unclear whether U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be a part of security, after a recently deleted social media post by the federal agency.
FOX8’s Payton Mannie competes in Media Mayhem School Bus Race
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WGHP) — Things went south real quick for FOX8 sports reporter Payton Mannie on Tuesday night shortly after the drop of the green flag in this year’s Media Mayhem School Bus Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. What started as friendly competition turned into complete chaos, with debris flying everywhere...
Neighbors help catch man accused of indecent exposure at Charlotte skate park
A group of neighbors in a local community helped police apprehend 33-year-old Gabriel Lemuel Hamrick by recording him after he allegedly exposed himself at a skate park on Tuckagee Road.
