Lake Norman-based reality show holding casting call
Many homes on the “Inland Sea” offer posh weekend getaways that are popular in the warm weather months.
Over a dozen Charlotte-area municipalities under mandatory water restrictions: List here
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - With part of the Charlotte region in “exceptional” drought and the rest in “extreme” drought, many cities, towns and counties have ordered mandatory water restrictions for residents. The goal of such restrictions is generally to reduce water use by 5-10%. Below is...
Former Charlotte school could become affordable housing for teachers and county employees
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Mecklenburg County leaders are sharing their plans for turning a former Charlotte school into affordable housing. The people who would get the homes are teachers and county employees. County commissioners got an update on the project at their meeting Tuesday night. It’s a concept they hope to copy on […]
Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, striking deputy
Joseph Radames Rodriguez, a 24-year-old Mooresville resident, was arrested Saturday shortly before midnight after fleeing a traffic stop, striking a deputy and leading police on a pursuit.
5-5-26: Proposed CLT Tax Hike; Anson BOE Mess
Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!. Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing a proposed property tax increase put forward by Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones. Jensen says there are deeper implications and overlooked details that are not widely discussed. One of those implications is Senate Bill 889, which proposes a one-year pause on property...
Tracking late evening rain and storms that continue into Thursday afternoon
Our first round of light rain will be early this morning into early afternoon. The main storm system with rain and storms moves into our region late tonight. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop after 8 p.m. and continue on and off through the overnight hours. Right now, the...
Olivia Rodrigo announces back-to-back Charlotte shows
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Olivia Rodrigo announced last week that she’ll play back-to-back shows in Charlotte later this year. The pop artist will take center stage on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Spectrum Center in Uptown. In her announcement on X, Rodrigo said she was...
Charlotte man booked on 23 counts between two counties for alleged break-ins and firearm...
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A north Charlotte man was arrested last month after being associated with separate cases in Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, residents of the eastern part of the county reported numerous vehicle break-ins from March 23 to April 7, many involving smashed windows and the theft of firearms and electronic devices. He...
Layoffs hit manufacturer that employs people with vision impairments
More than 100 workers are losing their jobs at a Charlotte manufacturer that employs people who are blind or have poor vision.
One person dead following motorcycle crash in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — One person is dead following a motorcycle crash early Wednesday near a busy intersection in north Charlotte, according to emergency officials. The crash occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. on May 6 near the intersection of University City Boulevard and North Tryon Street. Paramedics confirmed that one person died at the scene. Authorities […] The post One person dead following motorcycle crash in...
