Convicted felon sentenced for illegal firearm possession
Darius DeShawn Countee was sentenced to 70 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm after stealing a firearm from an individual at a QuickTrip convenience store in Charlotte.
A New Earthquake Just Struck Off The Carolina Coast This Morning
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake just struck off the Carolina coast early this morning and may have been felt in parts of the Charlotte region. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake occurred at approximately 3:48 a.m. EDT with an estimated depth of about 10.5 km beneath the surface.
Grieving Charlotte Dad Jumps Son’s Accused Killer In Courthouse Ambush
A tense day at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse turned violent when a Charlotte father sprinted down a fifth-floor hallway and repeatedly hit the man accused of killing his 16-year-old son. The confrontation on Feb. 19, 2026, sent the suspect to the hospital, landed the father in handcuffs, and forced the court to...
Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts – if you dress the part. What...
A Krispy Kreme fan-favorite is back on the menu in time for St. Patrick’s Day, and doughnut lovers can get it for free. On March 16 and 17 , anyone sporting green can get a free green O’riginal Glazed Doughnut at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide, according to the Charlotte-based doughnut chain. The freebie...
Charlotte warehouse to lay off dozens of employees
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - More than 80 people will lose their jobs from a Charlotte warehouse in May, according to documents filed with the state. A North Carolina WARN Notice reported 86 people will be laid off from the Kenco Logistic Services warehouse on General Drive, just by the North-South Carolina state line.
Sycamore Brewing is being sold to a new owner, will reopen as Club West
Club West Brewing will reopen Saturday in South End under a new owner, marking the official rebrand of the embattled Sycamore Brewing. Why it matters: The pending sale signals an effort to distance the company from months of fallout after co-founder and former co-owner Justin Brigham was arrested and later indicted...
Man charged with felony hit-and-run after striking 7-year-old near school bus stop
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man is facing multiple charges, including hit and run, after police said he failed to stop for a school bus and struck a 7-year-old boy in the University City area Thursday morning. The suspect has been identified as Adarias Steffon Oliver. He is charged with...
SC TROOPER OF THE YEAR: Chester County trooper stops wrong-way vehicle stolen from Charlotte...
South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Corporal R.A. Lee (Troop 4, Post C) earned 2025 Statewide Trooper of the Year for stopping a wrong-way stolen vehicle on I-77 in Chester County, N.C., on July 8, 2025. Chase Details. A pursuit from Charlotte crossed into SC; the driver, Chauncee Malek Platt (31),...
North Carolina’s Most Iconic BBQ Restaurants Are Worth Canceling Your Diet For
North Carolina has been hiding something from the rest of the country, and it smells like hickory smoke and vinegar. While other states argue about who does barbecue best, North Carolina just keeps quietly smoking the best meat in America. Their family-run joints have been perfecting their craft for generations....
Search continues for missing woman last seen in Union County
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, along with the Union County Sheriff’s Office, is continuing to search for a missing woman.
