Another Earthquake Just Struck The NC Mountains
Another earthquake just struck the North Carolina mountains between Banner Elk and Spruce Pine. According to the USGS, this weekend’s quake had a magnitude of 1.7 and a depth of 1.9 km. Earthquakes have been increasing in frequency around the Charlotte region over the past few years. Last year,...
North Carolina police officer, Marine, dies unexpectedly at 39
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, who died early Sunday following a medical emergency. Officer Michael Miles of the Freedom Division passed away unexpectedly after suffering a medical complication. He died at a hospital in Gaston...
Another traveler with measles has prompted a public health alert in North Carolina
State health leaders say a person with measles traveled through Gaston County while contagious, prompting a public health alert. Anyone who visited Constantine’s Restaurant after 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 26 may have been exposed and should watch for symptoms through Jan. 16. The individual also visited Christmas Town USA in...
House Oversight Committee requests Sheriff McFadden’s appearance in Raleigh
State lawmakers are calling on the Mecklenburg County sheriff to appear in Raleigh.
Fraternal Order of Police mourns sudden death of CMPD officer
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police is mourning the death of a Charlotte officer.
Joyful Reunion in Pineville as Lost Black Lab Named Peppa Reunited with Family
In a heartwarming turn of events, a Black Lab named Peppa is back in the loving arms of her family after being found by officers in Pineville, North Carolina. The Pineville Police Department took to social media to share the news that the lost canine had been located along Lancaster Hwy near Lullingstone Road. They...
Tega Cay Police capture burglary suspect following neighborhood search
Tega Cay Police are searching for a burglary suspect and are asking for the public’s help.
CMPD mourns loss of officer who died following a medical emergency
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, who died early Sunday following a medical emergency. Officer Michael Miles of the Freedom Division passed away unexpectedly after suffering a medical complication. He died at a hospital in Gaston...
New mobile coffee shop rolls into Gaston County
A new mobile coffee shop, which will mostly serve Gaston County, opened in December. According to its owner, 21-year-old Lilly Dockery, Bus Stop Coffee was the perfect way to combine her love for coffee with her dad’s love for Volkswagen. Dockery formerly worked at Waterbean Coffee in Belmont, where she said she...
Charlotte woman turns 106 years old
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Another year has just been added to Penny Butler’s 10-plus decades, as she celebrates her 106th birthday!. “It’s an amazing number for me as well. I never thought that I would, but it’s just another year,” the birthday girl said on Jan. 4, 2026.
