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Swizz Beatz and several music publishers filed a federal copyright lawsuit against BoatYard Lake Norman on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Charlotte. The suit accuses the waterfront venue and owner Chris Boukedes of playing copyrighted songs for years without getting proper licenses or paying royalties. The American

INDIAN LAND, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Health leaders and community partners are celebrating a major milestone in the construction of a medical center coming to Indian Land. Officials with MUSC Health and physicians gathered at the site of the future medical center and pavilion Tuesday morning for a topping-out ceremony

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board questioned – but passed – a controversial tech contract at its first meeting since Superintendent Crystal Hill was placed on leave. Instead of the proposed two years, the board only approved a one-year term. In recent weeks, parents have questioned the use of technology in CMS sc

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that jo

Charlotte and the surrounding region played a pivotal role in the American Revolution , serving as a fervent “hotbed” of resistance. This revolutionary spirit was fueled largely by Scots-Irish Presbyterian settlers, who were influenced by preachers like the Rev. Alexander Craighead to justify the cause of independence

If you’ve ever been part of a foodie Facebook group or Reddit conversation, you’re familiar with some version of the following: Person: I’m looking for some good (insert food item here) in Charlotte like I had back home. Suggestions? At least three people: You won’t find it here. It’s a wasteland. That’s no longer true

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Three men are facing charges nearly nine years after they allegedly shot and killed the manager of an east Charlotte pawn shop. Broderick Falls, Nathaniel Rorie and David Webber are all charged with the murder of Raymond Johnson. The 43-year-old was found shot inside his car in 2017 after it crashed i

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Cold Case Unit have identified three suspects in connection to a 2017 homicide case. On Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at approximately 8:04 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon...

CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) - Several overnight business break-ins were recently reported in Cabarrus County, the sheriff’s office said. Businesses were targeted in the Concord, Harrisburg and Kannapolis areas, although deputies did not say which ones. The sheriff’s office said the suspects forced their way into the businesse

Matthews commissioners are considering restricting where people can ride e-bikes in the town due to complaints of riders speeding and causing safety concerns.