Gov. Stein to attend Citigroup’s Charlotte office grand opening
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Governor Josh Stein will be in the Queen City to celebrate the grand opening of Citigroup’s new office. Last year, Gov. Stein announced the global financial service company’s plans to expand into Mecklenburg County, bringing 510 jobs to Charlotte. Although wages will vary depending on...
Concord man accused of shooting roommate after disagreement
CONCORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Concord Police Department says investigating a shooting in Concord Sunday afternoon led them to arrest the victim’s roommate. Officers were called to 22B Crowell Drive SW around 1:25 p.m. A 37-year-old man was found in the backyard with several gunshot wounds and taken to Atrium...
Sources: Mecklenburg County’s head of child welfare resigns
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Multiple sources tell WBTV that the director of Mecklenburg County’s Child, Family and Adult Services has resigned, effective immediately. The sudden departure of Kim Henderson, the head of the county’s Department of Social Services - CFAS, comes on the heels of a WBTV investigation into the...
Speed operation in Charlotte results in 144 traffic stops, 173 charges filed
Last week, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office completed a speed operation.
Budget airline CEO bets big on Concord as Charlotte region’s ‘easier airport’
The Avelo Airlines ticket counter at Concord’s airport was bustling on a recent Wednesday morning with a long line of travelers carrying bags bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico . That pleased a certain first-time visitor: Avelo CEO and founder Andrew Levy. He was visiting the Charlotte suburb for a meeting with...
CMS Pre-K workers to be reassigned as enrollment declines
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is merging two administrative departments and moving 23 central office facilitators into classroom roles to streamline district operations, officials said.
Risk for severe storms spreads into the Carolinas on Monday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The forecast is still on track for multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms developing across our area on Monday. We are going to wrap up this Sunday with some isolated showers. Overnight, the strong cold front that is now moving through the Mississippi Valley will push farther east...
Whataburger To Open Seven More Locations in North Carolina After Strong First Year
Whataburger will open seven more spots across North Carolina in 2026. This comes after the Texas chain launched a dozen restaurants last year. Plans include a second Hickory site, one at 13721 Mallard Creek Road, and another at 2265 Cross Point Drive in Rock Hill. Lines stretched long when the...
North Carolina Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for 34 Counties Until 11 a.m. Monday,...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charlotte, North Carolina – Commuters across western and central North Carolina face a stormy start Monday as strong thunderstorms sweep across the region with the potential for wind gusts up to 60 mph...
Workers Rally at Airport Amidst American Airlines Lease Negotiations
Workers Rally at Airport Amidst American Airlines Lease Negotiations. Charlotte City Council member JD Mazuera Arias and NC Rep-elect Rev. Rodney Sadler joined airport workers and union organizers on Thursday to protest work conditions and low wages at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) as the city...
