Crash shuts down south Charlotte intersection
A crash overnight is causing traffic delays Monday in south Charlotte.
North Carolina man, ex-Wells Fargo VP, sues bank for $1.2M+ in discrimination lawsuit
A former Wells Fargo executive is suing the bank, alleging he was pushed into early retirement after raising concerns about discrimination, his disability accommodation, and the treatment of his predominantly Black team.
Charlotte man sentenced to 2 years in prison after cyber extortion conviction
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Aug. 13, 2026, a Charlotte man was sentenced to prison for a cyber extortion scheme targeting an international technology company, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Russ Ferguson announced. Cameron Curry, 27, was sentenced to 24 months, or two years, in...
These are your favorite local bakeries. Which one is undeniably the best?
Pastries, cakes, croissants and other breads make for tempting treats — but where can you find the best in the Charlotte area? We’re looking for your help to make that call. First, we asked CharlotteFive readers to nominate their favorite local bakeries to pick up a sweet snack or fresh bread. Eligible bakeries had to
Charlotte Pride parade brings large crowds and energy despite scorching summer heat
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte’s annual Pride parade made its way through the streets of Uptown on Sunday. But it was hot. Beverage vendors were busy, letting people in the crowd know they had ice-cold water and Gatorade. “I knew I was going to need somewhere to sit,” said Donald Stitt, who was […]
Roy Cooper on affordable health care at Charlotte campaign stop
Former governor Roy Cooper stopped in Charlotte to talk affordability for his U.S. Senate campaign.
Queen City Nerve Announces Immediate Closure
Having launched in December 2018, Queen City Nerve has proudly published around 200 print newspapers, 100+ podcasts and thousands of online pieces covering local news as well as the city’s rich cultural, arts, music and culinary scenes. Today, we sadly must announce the closure of Queen City Nerve after...
Level Two Severe Storm Risk Threatens Western Carolinas Monday With Damaging Wind the Greatest...
NORTH CAROLINA — Monday’s weather could turn rough for the Western Carolinas, with a risk for severe storms coming in at a Level 2 out of 5. Damaging wind is again the greatest threat with any storms that form, and the overall threat is expected to be higher from mid-afternoon through the evening hours.
Mecklenburg County sues Brooklyn Village developers over stalled Uptown project
Mecklenburg County has sued BK Partners LLC over delays in the Brooklyn Village redevelopment project.
Man receives aggravated prison term for killing father and wounding son
A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 538 to 680 months, roughly 45 to 57 years, in prison after being convicted in the 2020 shooting that killed 57-year-old Roscoe Wright Sr. and injured his son, Roscoe “RJ” Wright Jr.

















