Charges dropped against man once accused of murder in University City neighborhood
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The charges against a man once accused of a shooting at a University City sports bar have been dropped. Anthony Murry Alexander was arrested in April 2025 and charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. Those charges were dismissed in January 2026 due to insufficient evidence.
Thrift Pony Opens Second Charlotte Store in Lower South End
Thrift Pony opened the doors to its newest shop in Lower South End on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. The resale business operates from a standalone pink building at 3110 S. Tryon St., positioned beside Lenny Boy Brewing. This spot dwarfs the original Camp North End location, with double...
Duke Energy plan draws criticism for expanding fossil fuels to meet rising demand
Duke Energy is asking state regulators for permission to develop new fossil fuel resources to meet growing electricity demand driven by population growth and potential new AI data centers. The North Carolina Utilities Commission held its final public hearing on Duke’s proposed carbon and resource plan Wednesday night...
Charlotte advances Red Line rail project with $37.9M design funding
Charlotte City Council has approved $37.9 million to advance the next phase of design work for the city’s long-planned Red Line rail project, though construction remains several years away. The proposed 25-mile commuter rail line would link Uptown Charlotte with northern communities using existing rail tracks...
State seeking death penalty for man accused of double homicide in Union County
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The state of North Carolina is seeking the death penalty against a man who was accused of killing three people in two counties within just a few hours. The Union County Assistant District Attorney filed its notice of intent to seek the death penalty on March...
Late-Night Takeout Takes Off As Wing Drones Buzz Charlotte Skies
Alphabet-owned Wing is quietly cranking up its presence over the Charlotte metro, adding limited night-time drone deliveries in select neighborhoods and stretching DoorDash and retail drop-offs later into the evening. The new hours build on the company’s May 2025 debut in south Charlotte and a January hub opening...
DEI Offices Axed, UNC Charlotte Students Left Holding The Bag
When the University of North Carolina system yanked its diversity, equity and inclusion rulebook earlier this year, the fallout at UNC Charlotte landed squarely on students. Campus offices closed, staff were shuffled into new roles, and long-running programs suddenly lost a home. With three DEI offices disbanded and...
Charlotte developer Action 9 reported on for years sentence to prison
Angie Outen, Lindsay Wetzel, and others complained to Action 9 about Kelvin Young and his company, Keyo, since 2019.
ICE makes 19 arrests at Mecklenburg County courthouse since last fall
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Agents with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement have made 19 arrests at the Mecklenburg County courthouse since the sheriff’s office started tracking them last October. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office shared that data after a recent string of four arrests in one day. In...
Lake Norman Mega-Compound Carved Up Into Twin $7.5 Million Prizes
A massive Lake Norman compound that once hit the market as a single $15 million prize is now being sold in pieces, with brokers carving it into two separate parcels at roughly $7.5 million each. The move is aimed squarely at widening the buyer pool for a rare lakeside holding north of Charlotte, and brokers and...
