HGTV Opening Entry for $2.4M Dream Home Giveaway on Lake Wylie in Charlotte
HGTV will start accepting entries for its 2026 Dream Home sweepstakes on Dec. 16. The prize? A waterfront house on Lake Wylie in Charlotte, North Carolina, bundled with $100,000 cash. Total worth exceeds $2.4 million. Entrants can submit once per day starting at 9 a.m. ET on Dec. 16 and...
Suspect charged in stabbing on Charlotte light rail train
The attack comes months after a woman was fatally stabbed on the light rail.
North Carolina woman arrested after police in Ohio seize nearly $550K in cocaine
OHIO — A North Carolina woman is facing felony drug charges after Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized nearly $550,000 worth of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop in Jackson County. Troopers initiated the stop around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday on U.S. 35 at the East Broadway Street exit after noticing a vehicle...
Former NC Governor Roy Cooper makes visit to local owned business
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, now a U.S. Senate candidate, visited a Black woman-owned coffee shop in Charlotte on Friday to support small businesses.
Busy road near Charlotte airport closed after crash brings down power lines
Drivers heading past Charlotte-Douglas International Airport are running into heavy delays following a crash.
Lovin’ Life Music Festival skipping 2026 in Charlotte, organizers say
Lovin’ Life Music Festival won’t be returning to Charlotte in 2026, organizers announced on Friday.
Sarah Brightman To Bring ‘A Winter Symphony’ To Charlotte
The World’s Best Selling Soprano To Perform At Ovens Auditorium. Legendary singer Sarah Brightman has recently kicked off an 18-city North American Tour and will soon be heading to the Queen City for what is bound to be an unforgettable performance. Brightman’s ‘A Winter Symphony’ will showcase her three-octave...
Charges dropped against Charlotte-Mecklenburg coach accused of shooting into home
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charges against a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools coach accused of shooting into a home were dropped, according to court records. Dia’Mond Johnson was arrested on Oct. 22 and charged with two counts of shooting into an occupied property. Both charges were dismissed on Dec. 2, according to...
Viral tour drawing thousands of tall people is coming to Charlotte
A national meetup created for tall people is making a stop in Charlotte this weekend — and it's attracting crowds just as impressive as their height. Why it matters: People in Charlotte are constantly searching for ways to make friends, and this viral tour offers individuals a place to share experiences and build...
Prosecutors move to drop federal charges in Charlotte Border Patrol case
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Federal prosecutors now want to toss a felony assault charge against a man accused of hitting a Border Patrol agent with his car in Charlotte. In a motion filed Dec. 3, the U.S. Attorney’s Office asked a judge to dismiss the case without prejudice, meaning charges could be brought again...

















