Charlotte barbecue restaurant feels pinch as beef prices hit record high
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The price of beef hit an all-time high this year after climbing consistently for years, and barbecue restaurant owners are feeling it along with their customers. A sign at Sweet Lew’s BBQ in Charlotte reads, “Beef is expensive, y’all. We hate to do it…but until beef prices go down, please […]
Charlotte pet owners should be paying for animal licenses. You’re probably not
A large majority of Charlotte-area pet owners are breaking the law , according to a recent audit report on the city’s Animal Care and Control division. They might not even know it. Residents in Charlotte and unincorporated parts of Mecklenburg County are required to purchase a license for dogs and cats over 4 months old. Yet only 13% of dogs and 7% of cats are registered, the...
Charlotte Ranks No. 1 in Nation for Residents Who Don’t Want to Leave
Charlotte residents may joke that the city is “full,” but new data shows they are not eager to leave. A new study from moveBuddha ranks the Charlotte metro as the “stickiest” major metro in the country, meaning residents are more likely to stay nearby even when planning a move.
UNC’s roster shakeup has officially begun following the firing of Hubert Davis
The first official transfer portal entry is one that Tar Heel fans had big hopes for.
Charlotte, Gastonia police undertake a retail theft operation at SouthPark Mall.
Charlotte–Mecklenburg and Gastonia police ran a joint anti‑theft operation at SouthPark Mall last week and came away with four arrests, three of them felony charges, plus more than $2,000 in stolen merchandise recovered. What the operation achieved. Officers focused on individuals suspected of ongoing retail larceny and “boosting”...
Woman killed by family member in north Charlotte neighborhood: CMPD
Anyone with information is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) to speak with a CMPD homicide detective. To leave information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers by calling 704-334-1600, using the P3 Tips Mobile App, or by visiting charlottecrimestoppers.com.
2 Earthquakes Struck NC This Weekend Between Charlotte and Greensboro
Two shallow earthquakes struck a small town between Charlotte and Greensboro yesterday less than an hour of each other, according to the United States Geological Survey. A magnitude 2.3 quake struck near Randleman, NC (about 60 miles NE of Charlotte) yesterday at 2:15 PM at a depth of .02 kilometers, followed by a second quake 30 minutes later with the same magnitude at a depth of .01 kilometers.
The Legendary North Carolina Diner That A-Listers Have Been Obsessed With For Decades
Some places don’t need to shout to be heard, and this Charlotte institution has been whispering sweet nothings to hungry souls since the 1940s. The Diamond Restaurant is where celebrities, locals, and everyone in between have been sliding into booths for generations, and trust me, there’s a reason this place has more staying power than your favorite pair of jeans.
Mount Holly man accused of poisoning wife, daughter with eyedrops pleads not guilty
MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. (WBTV) - Seven years after the death of his wife, a Gaston County man pleaded not guilty to killing her with eye drops and using the insurance payout. Joshua Hunsucker, 41, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense in the death of his wife, Stacy Hunsucker.
Former NC police chief accused of rape
A former police chief and officer with multiple agencies in North Carolina is now facing a felony charge for second-degree rape, Channel 9 learned this week.
