Local Man Sentenced to 28 Months in Federal Prison for Animal Abuse Video Ring
A Charlotte man was sentenced today to 28 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in an international online network dedicated to the creation and distribution of horrific animal abuse videos. Robert Craig pleaded guilty on June 25, 2025, to conspiring to create and distribut
Garinger High School teachers oppose rental homes on school property
Some Garinger High School teachers said they are not on board with the construction of rental homes on the school’s property.
Lawsuit over Charlotte woman’s death in Mexico progresses
The lawsuit filed by the family of a Charlotte woman who mysteriously died in Mexico continues to move forward.
Charlotte burger chain expands with new Lake Norman restaurant. When does it open?
Harriet’s Hamburgers is bringing its “smashed-to-order” burgers to Lake Norman. The retro-inspired burger chain will open the doors on its new restaurant Friday, July 3, at the revamped Sadler Square Shopping Center in Davidson. This marks its fifth Charlotte-area location, joining existing spots in Optimist Park, Ball
Two with life-threatening injuries after Charlotte stabbings
Two stabbings have sent victims to the hospital Wednesday night, according to the Mecklenburg EMS Agency (Medic).
Four North Carolina Barbecue Restaurants Rank Among Nation’s Top 100
Four barbecue spots in North Carolina earned places on Yelp's list of the top 100 barbecue joints in the United States. The rankings put restaurants from Concord, Peachland, Knightdale, and Dillsboro among the nation's best. The Smoke Pit in Concord ranked highest among the state's picks at No. 16. Jon...
After nearly a decade, construction begins on Centre South
The Fallon Company began construction Wednesday on its first building at Centre South, a development announced a decade ago that includes affordable housing at the crossroads of South End, Dilworth and Uptown. Why it matters: Charlotte was quick to tear down the low-income cottages on this site in 2017, soon after this
East Charlotte charter school’s future uncertain as deadline to vacate nears
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A charter school in east Charlotte says it may have to close if it can’t find a new home. Charlotte Secondary School leaders said they were not able to reach a timely agreement with their landlord and must be out of the building by Thursday, June 24, unless something changes.
QC HAPPENINGS: 4th of July celebrations, World Cup watch parties, concerts and more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — It’s a busy weekend across the Charlotte area as residents prepare for the nation’s 250th birthday. Some cities are celebrating early with parades, concerts, and of course, fireworks. If you prefer to wait for the actual holiday, there are plenty of other things to get into. From a w
Fort Mill’s Heritage Tower might finally be coming down
A long-unfinished high-rise in Fort Mill might soon be coming down. The 21-story Heritage Tower was built four decades ago as part of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s Christian-themed amusement park, Heritage USA. The park closed in the late 1980s following bankruptcy and a sex scandal involving Jim Bakker. For more, I’m jo
