Kannapolis Snags Trackhouse Race Hub In Charlotte-Area Power Play
Trackhouse Entertainment Group has cleared its first big local hurdle. The racing and entertainment company secured Kannapolis City Council approval this week to annex roughly 20 acres for a new race-team facility expected to house research and development, maintenance and training operations. The annexation marks a ma
Downed power line partially blocks east Charlotte road
CHARLOTTE — A downed power line blocked one lane of North Sharon Amity Road in east Charlotte Friday morning. It happened just before 8 a.m. near Kimmerly Glen Lane and Shamrock Drive. A power line was seen hanging low near the road. Police blocked off the left lane as...
Charlotte stable owner at center of viral uptown horse incident loses civil case over...
A Charlotte man arrested after a horse ran into traffic and was hit by a car in uptown Charlotte in April must pay a former customer who says he blinded her horse. Desmon Moore, who runs Reform Stables, a Charlotte-based boarding and equine event business, was arrested along with his brother Deven following an April co
North Carolina man sentenced for creating, distributing videos of animal torture
A North Carolina man has been sentenced for charges related to his involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
Grey’s Diner is serious about casual comfort foods
Born in Trieste, Italy, Samuel Diminich immigrated to the United States, coming through Ellis Island and landing in Queens, New York. Lacking a formal education but equipped with a passion for people, he fell in love with hospitality and taking care of others. His grandson, Sam Diminich, remembers his fondness for tell
Construction is everywhere around Lake Norman. These are the new projects.
Road construction and highway expansions are reshaping commutes across the Lake Norman region as officials race to keep pace with rapid population growth. Here are key takeaways : • Grading work has started on a 52,000-square-foot Lowes Foods grocery store beside the East West Connector in Mooresville, with phase 1 of
Mecklenburg County’s New 1% Sales Tax Increase Goes Into Effect Next Month
The tax increase was approved by voters during a countywide referendum on Nov. 4, 2025. County leaders say the additional revenue will help fund transportation projects, including road improvements and transit expansion. Starting Tuesday, the new 8.25% combined sales tax rate will apply to most purchases of tangible pe
I-485 ramp reopens after tractor-trailer crash in Matthews
Officers expect the ramp to be closed for at least an hour.
CMS Board pursued investigation nearly month before superintendent placed on leave
Documents obtained by Channel 9 show the CMS Board pursued an investigation into Superintendent Crystal Hill nearly a month prior to her placement on paid leave.
‘Having visions’: Man buys winning Powerball ticket from Charlotte QT
Erik Cargile, of Charlotte, won a $100,000 Powerball prize in the June 10 drawing after purchasing a $3 Quick Pick ticket that included a Power Play multiplier, N.C. Education Lottery officials said.

















