Charlotte chef plans to start food truck after winning lottery jackpot
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A chef from Charlotte has plans to start his own food truck after he won more than $170,000 off a lottery game earlier this month. The chef -- Jose Naranjo -- won $171,315 in the Feb. 11 “Carolina Cash 5″ drawing. He bought his...
SouthPark’s Fontana Di Vino Shutters After Blink-And-You-Missed-It Run
Fontana di Vino, a small Italian restaurant in Charlotte's SouthPark neighborhood, quietly shut off the lights yesterday after operating for less than a year. The owner has been quick to stress that the move is "not a negative," presenting the closure as a calculated business call rather than a sign the concept failed.
13 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In North Carolina With Outrageously Delicious Food
Want to find hole-in-the-wall restaurants in North Carolina with incredible food?. These 13 amazing spots offer mouthwatering meals and authentic local flavor!. 1. Snappy Lunch (Mt Airy) Some restaurants become legends, and this one earned that title decades ago. Snappy Lunch has been feeding Mt Airy residents from...
North Carolina Soul Food In Charlotte That’ll Make You Crave Seconds
Charlotte doesn’t just serve food, it serves heart, history, and downright happiness on a plate. From golden, crispy fried chicken to mac and cheese so creamy it melts in your mouth, the city’s soul food spots turn every meal into a celebration. Slow-simmered collard greens, smothered pork chops,...
Biggest Drop in America: Charlotte Office Landlords Cut Rates as Older Towers Struggle
Charlotte posted the steepest office listing rate decline among the nation’s largest markets, even as national prices showed signs of recovery. According to new research from Yardi Matrix, Charlotte’s average office listing rate fell 5.5% year over year to $32.62 per square foot in January 2026. That marked the...
‘He did what he had to do’: Grieving father attacks son’s accused killer inside...
A man accused of murder was repeatedly punched and kicked by the father of the victim.
Live stream: Charlotte police to announce arrest in 35-year-old murder cold case
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg police were holding a press conference Thursday to discuss an arrest in a decades-old cold case. This live stream has ended. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department was expected to share details about their “relentless investigation” in a 35-year-old murder case....
Charlotte man sentenced to 15-20 years for deadly Uptown shooting
A Charlotte man will spend between 15 and 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to a quadruple shooting in Uptown.
1 seriously hurt in west Charlotte crash
One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a west Charlotte crash Thursday morning, MEDIC said.
Fight breaks out at Mecklenburg County courthouse, officials say
A person was arrested after a fight broke out at the Mecklenburg County courthouse on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.
