Mecklenburg County Courts adjust schedule due to inclement weather
Mecklenburg County Courts are operating under an adjusted inclement weather policy Monday.
DC investor buys Charlotte apartment complex for $65M as part of larger deal
Washington, D.C.-based Penzance is expanding its reach in Charlotte through a recent multifamily portfolio acquisition.
People are sleeping outside Charlotte ICE office overnight because of long waits
This story was produced in partnership between Enlace Latino NC and The Charlotte Observer. Even as overnight temperatures hung in the 20s and 30s, immigrants desperate to make appointments at Charlotte’s Department of Homeland Security office slept outside the building in recent weeks. “We’ve already been waiting...
After years on the run, Charlotte murder suspect faces judge, held without bond
(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man on the run for years, accused in a 2016 Charlotte murder, appeared in court on Monday, where a judge ordered that he be held without bond. Alejandro Rosales Castillo had his first appearance at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse on Monday, Jan. 26. A public defender was appointed to represent...
Underrated North Carolina Favorites You Need To Experience
North Carolina’s culinary landscape is full of hidden treasures that most travelers completely overlook while chasing the usual big-city buzz. Tucked into charming small towns, sleepy streets, and quiet corners, these underrated restaurants serve up meals that are as memorable as they are delicious, sometimes even...
NC Fire Battalion Chief Charged with Burning a Former Restaurant
Police on Friday arrested and charged a town of Matthews fire department battalion chief with burning a vacant former Boston Market store on East Independence Boulevard. Peter William Blaich, 54, was charged with the felony offense of burning of certain buildings, according to a Matthews Police Department news...
Family of slain food delivery driver seeks answers after deadly west Charlotte shooting
New video obtained by Channel 9 shows a crowd of people at the scene of a deadly shooting in a west Charlotte neighborhood.
CMS proposal to reopen high school could affect south Charlotte boundaries
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders are considering a magnet program overhaul, including converting EE Waddell into a full comprehensive high school. CMS leaders and board members discussed the proposal at a board retreat , which began Thursday and concluded Saturday. The plan would be part of a larger district...
Popular sports bar chain plans to open new spot in University City. What we...
A popular sports bar chain will soon sling its famous wings at a new spot in Charlotte. Buffalo Wild Wing has filed zoning use and sign permits for a new location on North Tryon Street in University City, according to documents viewed by CharlotteFive. The permits, requested Thursday, Jan. 22, seek a wall sign, door...
Power outage scam text claiming to be Duke Energy circulating
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Duke Energy is warning customers of a scam text message detailing information about scheduled outages sent from a fraudulent number. The message says, "From Duke Energy. 'Scheduled Rolling Power Outages Effective 11PM - By Zip Codes and Time. Will remain in effect to January 27th due to freeze...

















