Bank of America raises its minimum wage to $25 per hour
Making good on a pledge for 2025, Bank of America (BofA) announced last week that it raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour. The increase, which goes into effect in early October, applies to all full-time and part-time hourly positions in the U.S., according to a Bank of America news release. With the...
New video shows moments before reported robbery on Charlotte light rail in 2024
Newly released surveillance video from CATS is shedding more light on a reported robbery and assault that happened at a light rail station in 2024.
Huge Turnout for John 3:16 Ministries’ Community Fest 2025 in Charlotte
Hundreds of families and community members gathered Saturday, September 20, for Community Fest 2025, hosted by John 3:16 Ministries at their camp on 75 Holmes Road. The event featured a free concert by Grammy-winning Christian artist Zach Williams, carnival rides, food concessions, and plenty of family-friendly...
Charlotte man accused of shooting juvenile in head, affidavit says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A 20-year-old Charlotte man was accused of shooting a juvenile in the head over the weekend, according to an affidavit. According to the affidavit, on Sunday, Sept. 21, officers with Charlotte police responded to a home located off E. Todd Lane in northwest Charlotte around 3:40 a.m.
N.C. Passes ‘Iryna’s Law’ After Refugee’s Murder
N.C. Passes 'Iryna's Law' After Refugee's Stabbing Death
MEDIC responds to stabbing call at McDonald’s in north Charlotte
Someone was reportedly stabbed Tuesday at lunchtime at the McDonald’s off West Sugar Creek Road near Interstate 85 in north Charlotte.
Texas man sentenced for cattle theft scheme at Iredell and Cleveland County livestock markets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Texas man was sentenced in Charlotte for his role in a scheme involving the theft of livestock, Ross Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, announced Tuesday. According to court documents and proceedings, from April 2018 to October 2022, Clint...
Homebuyers Are Flocking To These 2 Southeast Cities, Egypt Sherrod Says
Real estate expert Egypt Sherrod shares which Southeast cities are attracting buyers, and which ones are seeing them leave due to affordability concerns.
York County barbershop drug operation dismantled; arrests made, 16+ lbs seized
The fair kicks off Thursday, Sept. 25, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 5, marking its 101st year at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds on East Marion Street. Medical helicopter called in after crash shuts down I-85 in Cabarrus County. Updated: 2 hours ago. The Sept. 23 wreck happened near Exit 55...
This new Charlotte social club wants adults to “play more”
Play More Charlotte is an adults-only social club that taps into childhood nostalgia through immersive, playful events. Why it matters: Charlotte has plenty of social groups, but few give adults the chance to embrace their inner child. Driving the news:. flagship event, its bi-annual "Grown Up Play Day," is...

















