$25,000 reward offered after father shot, killed in front of family in Cabarrus County
Nearly eight months after a young father was killed in his home on Christmas Eve, Governor Josh Stein is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the case.
Friends and colleagues to host memorial reception honoring James E. Ferguson
Friends and colleagues of James E. Ferguson, the late civil rights attorney, will host a public memorial and reception following his funeral service on Thursday. The event, titled “Closing Arguments: Honoring His Legacy-Remembering Our Friend,” will take place at Club Nile (5741 N Graham). Admission is free and open...
Iconic Charlotte eatery to close as owner shifts from whimsy to waffles
Beloved Plaza Midwood eatery Mattie’s Diner will close after lunch on Aug. 10, owner Matt King announced Monday in an Instagram post . “We have decided to sell to focus on growing our other concept,” King wrote. “We will never forget the memories and the wonderful people and connections we have made.” He also put the...
17-year-old girl reported missing in Belmont
The Belmont Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old girl who has been reported missing.
Armed robbery suspects arrested after Uber driver calls 911
On July 27, police responded to an armed robbery call involving an Uber driver on North Tryon Street in Charlotte.
More departments reconsider Sig Sauer P320 after airman’s death
RALEIGH, N.C. — Amid growing fears that the Sig Sauer P320 can fire without someone pulling the trigger, leading to injuries and even deaths, some police departments nationwide are reevaluating their use of the handgun. Despite mounting criticism and a recent military death tied to the weapon, the North Carolina...
Vintage Charlotte restaurant to close August 10th
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Mattie’s Diner, a vintage Charlotte restaurant located on the Plaza will close its doors and go up for sale, Sunday, August 10th, according to the restaurant’s Facebook post. The owners stated the decision to sell is due to shifting their focus on growing two...
CA woman sentenced to 17 years after trafficking crimes reach SC
A California woman was sentenced to 17 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to conspiring drug charges that brought over 120 pounds of drugs to South Carolina.
Man charged after drug seized during a traffic stop in Lincolnton, sheriffs say
LINCOLNTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office conducted a surveillance operation where they observed suspicious activity related to drug sales. Officials did not say what area they were surveying, but said they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the area. During the stop, a K9...
Man shot to death inside Mecklenburg County apartment; suspect arrested at gas station, police...
PINEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man was shot to death inside a Mecklenburg County apartment Saturday night, according to police. The person killed was identified as 37-year-old Jose Ferreira. Records showed that a 23-year-old suspect, Johann Ibarra, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. What happened. The...