Mecklenburg County warns of street vendors selling food without permit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County is warning about street vendors serving and selling food without a permit. According to the county, 184 complaints have been made about vendors illegally selling food in Uptown and South End Charlotte between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. since July 2024. “These vendors have...
Kehlani Offering Free Laundry Service for Charlotte Moms
Free laundry for moms! Kehlani's "Nini's Fluff & Fold" comes to Washington D.C. on August 9th.
Driver sentenced after hitting pedestrian at 105 mph
Mache Darby pleaded guilty Thursday, to several charges, including second-degree murder, for driving a car going 105 mph and hitting and killing Ryan Zadrozny, 23, near Uptown on Dec. 1, 2024.
Historian explains origin of ‘hornet’s nest’ reference in Charlotte history
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - There are several references to hornets or a hornet’s nest in Charlotte. Nolan Dahm, the exhibits manager at the Charlotte Museum of History, recently took time to explain the origin of the “hornet’s nest” reference as it applies to the city’s history.
Body of man recovered in Catawba River, sheriff says
Doctors said the man had a small cut on his leg when he was swimming in the Outer Banks. Historian explains origin of ‘hornet’s nest’ reference in Charlotte history. Charlotte earned the nickname during the Revolutionary War. New restaurant overlooking Charlotte Rail Trail coming soon: See renderings...
Video shows moments before Pineville man was killed in shooting involving family
New video shows two family members arguing in a Pineville apartment complex moments before one of them was shot and killed while the victim’s 13-year-old son watched. READ MORE: Homicide investigation underway in Pineville Channel 9’s Evan Donovan spoke with someone who saw the shooting at about 6 p.m. Saturday at...
CMPD investigating after car collides with bike rider off Providence Road
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after someone on a bicycle was hit by a car. It happened at around 8:30 Wednesday night off Providence Road near Shallowood Lane. A witness tells us the victim is a child. A bike was still lying on the side the roadway...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Engage with Community Over Coffee to Strengthen Ties and Foster Dialogue
Last week, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) shared an update on social media about a community engagement event. Officers from the Providence Division met with members of the community over coffee at Summit Coffee. Officers from the Independence Division and K9 units also attended, providing a range...
Man killed at Mi Cabana restaurant in Charlotte was shot at ‘close range’
Two men accused of shooting a 23-year-old man at “close range” at an east Charlotte bar in April are facing murder charges, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. In June, Jefry Gonzalez Artica, 22, was arrested in late June in Louisiana on charges of shooting and killing Javier Martinez Hernandez at Mi Cabana...
Man shot by alleged attempted robber while walking with friends in NoDa describes what...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Two people involved in an apparently random attempted robbery and shooting in Charlotte last month sat down with WBTV this week to describe what happened. Detectives with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department were working to identify the person responsible for a shooting that happened...