Man turns himself in for allegedly killing his mother in Union County home: Sheriff
Slava was charged with first-degree murder out of Union County, where he remains in custody without bond.
Charlotte shelter to close for weeks; pets need temporary homes
Animal Care & Control will temporarily close its satellite shelter off Remount Road in Southside Park. Why it matters: 30 dogs and two cats need to be relocated during renovations, as of Monday morning. State of play: AC&C is asking for people to foster, adopt or provide staycations (up to...
Guy Fieri becomes co-owner of North Carolina NASCAR team
A North Carolina racing team is rolling out a new member of its ownership group.
Kabuto Steakhouse Vanishes From University City Strip Mall, Leaving Regulars in the Lurch
Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse has quietly disappeared from its University City strip mall perch, leaving dark windows, a locked door and a lot of confused regulars wondering when their go-to hibachi spot slipped away. Online Listings Mark The Closure. According to CharlotteFive, Google’s business listing for the Universit
Empty compassion fails NC’s homeless
The opinions expressed in this piece are solely the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carolina Journal or its publisher. Walk through a city park in Asheville, Raleigh, or Charlotte, and you’re likely to find a sprawling, unregulated homeless encampment with no running water, no security, and no clea
This North Carolina Steakhouse Serves Old-School Ribeyes In A Dimly Lit Dining Room Locals...
This dark, wood-paneled steakhouse has been serving Charlotte since the early seventies. The neon sign still buzzes outside, and the dining room has barely changed since the first steak hit the grill. That is exactly how regulars like it. The ribeye is aged in-house and cooked to a perfect medium...
Multiple days of triple-digit heat headed to Charlotte area, forecasters say
Dangerous heat is expected later this week in the Charlotte, with highs of 100 degrees on multiple days, the National Weather Service says. Temperatures will be 5 to 10 degrees above normal starting Wednesday and the heat index – how hot it feels – could top 105 degrees, forecasters say. “Current guidance suggests ...
I ate 11 days worth of sugar in 3 hours on my birthday. Here’s...
To say I like dessert would be a massive understatement, but even I can admit when I’ve gone too far. I turned 31 on Wednesday, and to celebrate, I decided to collect as many birthday freebies as I could stomach. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Want free food on your birthday? Here are 25+ deals to grab i
NCDOT implements I-485 toll rate changes
Although the Interstate 485 toll lanes in south Charlotte have only been open for four months, drivers will see the first increase in prices Monday.
Nuclear Warning Sirens Are About To Sound Across The Charlotte Region
Charlotte area residents in earshot of the nuclear power plants on Lake Wylie and Lake Norman are about to hear emergency siren blasts on July 1st. The Catawba and McGuire nuclear station sirens will be tested between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and may sound for five to 30 seconds. Officials said anyone who hears them during t
