Dilworth house explosion suspect no longer in Illinois custody, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Barnette, the man charged in connection with a home explosion in Dilworth last month, is no longer in the custody of Illinois deputies and is being extradited to Mecklenburg County, the Cook County Sheriff's Office confirmed. Barnette was arrested in Chicago on May 10 as...
Charlotte man accused of Dilworth home expulsion extradited from Chicago, faces 8 felony charges
Court documents show that the 41-year-old is the owner of the Dilworth home.
7-year-old boy fatally struck by car while walking home from store, parents charged
Authorities in North Carolina have brought charges against the parents of a 7-year-old boy who was fatally struck by a car as he and his older brother were returning home from a shopping center. Per ABC News, the fatal May 27 incident occurred in Gastonia, and the 7-year-old was fatally struck by a Jeep Cherokee...
9 Massive Flea Markets In North Carolina That Are Almost Too Good To Be...
Looking for huge flea markets in North Carolina that will blow your mind?. These 9 massive markets offer endless treasures and unforgettable bargain-hunting adventures!. 1. Jamestown Flea & Farmers Market (Morganton) Have you ever seen so many treasures in one place?. The Jamestown Flea & Farmers Market is a bargain...
Mother Attacks School Officials During Meeting Over Daughter’s Bullying
The mother was angry that school officials were downplaying several instances of bullying against her daughter.
Mecklenburg County’s $2.5B Budget Plan Slashes Nonprofit Support
Next month, officials will cast their final votes on Mecklenburg County's $2.5 billion spending plan. The proposal adds a 0.96-cent tax increase while cutting $6 million from community programs. Starting July 1, homeowners will pay about $36 more each year. A $29 million budget gap and weak sales tax numbers...
Person seriously hurt after car crashes into house in northwest Charlotte, Medic says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A person was seriously hurt after a car crashed into a house in northwest Charlotte Wednesday afternoon, according to Medic. The wreck happened around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, at a house along Mount Isle Harbor Drive near Foggy Bank Lane. Medic said the person...
Man accused of kidnapping woman in Matthews found, arrested days later
The wreck happened on Thursday, June 5, along I-485 Outer near Benfield Road. 4 Charlotte-Mecklenburg high schools change graduation venue: What to know. The announcement was sent to media partners on Wednesday, June 4. Person seriously hurt after car crashes into house in northwest Charlotte, Medic says. Updated: 3...
Man stabbed in parking lot near a Planet Fitness in Charlotte, CMPD says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte man was hospitalized earlier this week after he was reportedly stabbed near a Planet Fitness location. The narrative report from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said the victim was stabbed in the parking lot of the Central Avenue location near Albemarle Road on Tuesday,...
1 person seriously injured in I-485 outer loop crash in northeast Charlotte: Medic
A serious crash brought traffic to a complete standstill on I-485 Outer near Benfield Road Thursday morning, sending one person to the hospital.