Investigation underway after morning fire destroys garage in Charlotte
Thirty Charlotte firefighters were able to control a garage fire in the 1200 block of Rutledge Avenue within 20 minutes, with no injuries reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
South Carolina’s Hottest Market: Tega Cay Leads State in Home Price Growth; Lake Wylie...
Tega Cay, South Carolina, is currently the state’s undisputed leader in home price growth, according to the latest data from Redfin. In May 2025, home sales prices in Tega Cay surged by an impressive 40.1% year-over-year, significantly outpacing all other metropolitan areas in the state and highlighting its robust...
Person fatally shot in east Charlotte: Medic
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One person is dead after a shooting broke out at an east Charlotte apartment complex. The incident occurred in the 3300 block of Magnolia Hill Drive, around 8:43 p.m. Saturday. When officers arrived, they found a victim with a gunshot wound. Medical personnel pronounced the person...
UNC Charlotte Wins 2025 Bike-Friendly Business Award for Cycling Programs
UNC Charlotte clinched top honors at the 2025 Bike Charlotte Awards. The city picked the school for its mix of bike paths, green spaces, and smart transit options. "UNC Charlotte is proud to be recognized as a bike-friendly business," said Mike Lizotte, university sustainability officer, to Inside UNC Charlotte. "We...
No Swim Advisory issued for algae bloom found in Lake Norman cove off Cornelius...
The bloom was observed by Storm Water staff in response to a report of bright green and bluish water with a surface scum.
Charlotte-based muralist brightens up Mount Holly
A crosswalk on a Mount Holly street is now much more colorful thanks to the work of a Charlotte-based muralist. Johari Huggins painted the mural on Rankin Avenue in Mount Holly, near Hicks Circle over the course of about three days. Huggins, 40, has been making art her whole life, but she's worked professionally as...
‘This was senseless’: North Charlotte home shot while seven were inside
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Seven people inside a home in north Charlotte on Misty Creek Drive were shaken up after two people walked up and shot at their house early Thursday morning. Around 1:20 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, a mother told her teenage son to call it quits on...
Two groups firing at each other strike nearby Monroe homes, police say
Two groups were shooting at each other and hit several homes, according to Monroe Police.
Hidden gem in Charlotte named one of the 15 best bars in America
Cheers, Charlotte! The city now has the bragging rights of being home to one of the best bars in the country. Esquire dropped its annual list of the top 15 spots to grab a drink , including Lorem Ipsum . The magazine’s roundup this year isn’t just focused on the crafty cocktails from top mixologists but also the...
Popular Mexican restaurant officially announces closure of Charlotte location
Here’s what the team said about shutting down the restaurant after a decade in business.