Tiawana Brown’s indictment couldn’t come at a worse time for Charlotte
Last year, I wrote about the burgeoning violent crime problem in the city of Charlotte. The trend of rising homicides that I highlighted continued, with the city recording 21 more homicides in 2024 than in 2023. Despite this concern, Charlotte continues to grow and attract hundreds of jobs. As Charlotte grows, the...
Jonathan Dailey Found Dead in River With No Clues in Boston Massachusetts
Jonathan Dailey was a 23‑year‑old native of Charlotte, North Carolina, and a second‑year graduate student at the Boston Architectural College when he vanished in early October 2012. He had previously earned an undergraduate degree in architecture from Appalachian State University alongside his roommate and longtime...
7-Year-Old Killed While Crossing Street Alone With 10-Year-Old Brother – Parents Charged
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images Legend Jenkins was only 7 years old when he was struck by a car and killed while crossing the street in Gastonia, North Carolina. Legend and his 10-year-old brother reportedly attempted to cross West Hudson Boulevard outside the designated crosswalk just before 6 p.m. on May 27, 2025. A...
18 Charlotte Restaurants Get ‘B’ Health Grades Due to Pest and Food Safety Problems
Recent health checks in Mecklenburg County resulted in 'B' grades for 18 local eateries. Inspectors spotted issues with pests, unsafe food storage methods, and missing permits during their May visits. Six spots fell below 87 points. Inspectors found water pooling on floors and swarms of tiny flies buzzing through...
Man killed by police allegedly shot, killed man in Indian Trail on same day:...
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (WBTV) - Neighbors spoke out this week following a homicide in Indian Trail that was linked to a deadly police shooting over the weekend. An investigation continued Monday, June 2 into a homicide that happened the Saturday prior on Astoria Drive in Indian Trail, North Carolina. That investigation...
Charlotte councilwoman’s indicted daughter withdraws request for Jamaica trip
One of the daughters of Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown has asked a federal judge if she can take a trip to Jamaica after being indicted on fraud charges. She later withdrew the request after several media outlets reported on it.
Parents charged with involuntary manslaughter after their 7-year-old son dies while crossing the street
A tragic accident in North Carolina has left a 7-year-old boy dead after being hit by an SUV while crossing the street unsupervised. His parents now face serious charges related to the incident. What Happened?. On May 27, police responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on West Hudson Boulevard...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigate two weekend shootings
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating two weekend shootings that left two people dead, including a 17-year-old girl. According to CMPD, Navaeh Carter was found shot to death inside a car in north Charlotte, at the intersection of North Graham Street and Craighead Road. The incident was reported...
‘Breaking down’: Officer recovering after being shot, family grieving homicide victim
A Monroe police officer is recovering at home Monday after police said she was shot by an 18-year-old man during a traffic stop over the weekend.
2 plead guilty to cyberstalking following death of victim
Two people from South Carolina have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit cyberstalking following the death of the victim from Charlotte.
