Woman used stolen EBT card number at Walmart in Charlotte, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Detectives from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department were still trying to identify a woman who allegedly used an EBT card she wasn’t authorized to use. According to Charlotte police, the purchases happened Monday, May 12 at the Walmart store located on Pineville-Matthews Road in South...
Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 17-year-old in north Charlotte
A young man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of a 17-year-old girl in west Charlotte.
Food truck event finds a new home in West End
A popular food truck event has moved to the West End under a new name. The West End Food Truck Yard, formerly called the Sunset Food Truck Yard, opened last Thursday at Rozzells Ferry Landing. On Saturday, the yard will host its monthly block party, which attracts large crowds. Formerly...
Mount Holly man charged with 8 counts of child exploitation
Brandon Newcomer, 26, of Mount Holly, was arrested on eight counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after a search warrant was executed in an investigation involving child exploitation.
Police investigating a death in west Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating a death along Golf Acres Drive, according to an CMPD alert on X.
Six Flags Slashes Over 10% of Full-Time Jobs, Hits Carowinds Workers
The theme park giant Six Flags cut a tenth of its staff across its locations. The cuts struck Carowinds for the second time this year. "This decision was made after careful consideration and a thorough review of our evolving business needs," said Kristin Fitzgerald, Six Flags' East Regional Director of Public...
Ex-cop from Charlotte area charged with buying gun for someone in straw purchase
The former officer previously pleaded guilty to 12 felonies in Gaston County.
Missing 4-year-old and mother with active warrants from Huntersville located safe in Charlotte: Police
The Huntersville Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 4-year-old girl who was last seen on Friday morning.
704 Shop closing storefront in South End
Homegrown street apparel brand 704 Shop is closing down its storefront in South End, they announced in an email to customers.
Charlotte entertainer competes in first-of-its-kind drag king competition show
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Who will be the first to claim the title of King of Drag? One performer from Charlotte is vying for the crown in the first-ever reality competition show exclusively focused on drag kings. Joey Nolfi with Entertainment Weekly first shared on Thursday that the cast of...
