Both drought and rain draw cockroaches indoors in NC. How to keep them out
When the weather is severe, many insects want to come inside to find water or stay safe. As drought conditions persist, roaches are more likely to enter your home. NC State Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Christopher Hayes said outdoor roaches are looking for a secure environment. “Anytime you have kind of
Steele Creek Food Truck Dad Of Seven Found Dead Near Carowinds
A Charlotte restaurateur and father of seven, Carlos Abrahams, was found dead in his car on Saturday near the intersection of Choate Road and Carowinds Boulevard, according to his family. Abrahams owned Crav'n Caribbean, operating both a brick-and-mortar spot and a food truck, and had become a familiar face in the Stee
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of beloved sergeant
Sergeant Priscilla Igwesi, a valued member of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, has passed away.
Locals Swear This North Carolina Bakery Has The Best Carrot Cake In The State
On a warm summer afternoon in Charlotte, few things feel more inviting than stepping into a neighborhood bakery filled with the aroma of freshly baked cakes, pastries, and sweet Italian treats. Villani’s Bakery on Pecan Avenue has been creating that welcoming experience for years, drawing generations of customers throu
Robert Harrington selected as Charlotte’s interim mayor by City Council
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte City Council selected Robert Harrington to be Charlotte's interim mayor following Vi Lyles' upcoming resignation. Harrington was among five finalists for the position. Harold Cogdell, Carrie Cook, Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell and state Sen. Caleb Theodros were the other finalists. Harrin
Rain, thunderstorms approaching the Charlotte region: First Alert forecast here
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Scattered storms continue to impact the area, and severe storms will remain possible through the rest of the evening. Damaging wind gusts are the main concern, but hail is also possible. Another chance for showers arrives in the morning, but an isolated storm or two south...
Police renew calls for help in solving 2020 deadly block party shooting in north...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Police are still looking for answers six years after a shooting at a block party in 2020 claimed the lives of four people and left several others injured. Police said at least 181 rounds were fired during a block party along Beatties Ford Road and Catherine Simmons Avenue around […]
Flames shoot through front door at scene of attic fire in North Carolina
The Charlotte Fire Department capturing video of massive flames erupting through the front doors of a south Charlotte home on Clematis Drive near Fairview Road on Friday morning 6/19. Fire officials say they arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the roof of the two-story home. Following the incident, the Cha
Inmates charged for attacking Gaston County detention officer
Two inmates at the Gaston County Detention Center are facing attempted murder charges after prosecutors say they attacked an officer inside the jail. Channel 9's Ken Lemon learned in court that one of the inmates is the man who's accused of shooting a Gastonia store clerk for no reason just last year.
Charlotte house fire causes $850K in damage
CHARLOTTE, Mecklenburg County — A fire caused major damage to a two-story home in Charlotte Friday morning, but officials say no one was hurt. Charlotte Fire crews were called just after 6 a.m. to the 2000 block of Clematis Drive. When firefighters arrived, they saw flames coming from the roof of the home. Engine 19 wa
