Mecklenburg County teams win big at NCHSAA 2A, 4A track finals in Greensboro
Mecklenburg County dominated the NCHSAA 2A and 4A track championships in Greensboro. Corvian swept 2A titles, and Lake Norman Charter shared 4A boys gold.
State money falls short of what CMS, local courts need, Mecklenburg leaders say
Mecklenburg County commissioners called out NC leaders for not providing more money to local court system, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools during budget debate.
Trendy coffee, NY-style bagel shops to shutter at Park Road Shopping Center
Bruegger’s Bagels and Caribou Coffee are going out of business at the Park Road Shopping Center in Charlotte. No reason for the closure was given.
Why Duke star Isaiah Evans is convinced it’s time to make NBA leap: ‘I’m all in’
Isaiah Evans committed to leaving Duke basketball for NBA Draft. Evans played at North Mecklenburg HS in Charlotte NC. Isaiah Evans draft board projection.
NC lawmakers back ignition locks to keep impaired drivers off the road.
North Carolina lawmakers propose requiring ignition lock devices for DWI offenders to prevent repeat drunk driving and improve road safety after serious crashes.
West Charlotte fire near school, baseball fields intentionally set, department says
A building near West Mecklenburg High School on Tuckaseegee Road was set on fire; Charlotte Fire Department reported $2,000 loss and no injuries.
Chance the Rapper announces Ballantyne show during pit stop in Charlotte
Chance the Rapper slated to perform at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte. Tickets via Ticketmaster; show starts 7:30 p.m. anniversary release slated for mid-June.
Driver dies in head-on collision in Union County, other driver injured
One driver died and another was hospitalized after a head-on collision on Indian Trail Fairview Road in Union County; N.C. Highway Patrol is investigating.
Gas leak in Matthews closes roads as firefighters battle blaze
Firefighters and Piedmont Natural Gas respond to a fire and gas leak in Matthews at Morningwood Drive and Pleasant Plains Road; drivers should take alternate routes.
Pattern of sexual assault allegations follow Gaston gynecologist
Two lawsuits allege a Belmont-based gynecologist assaulted patients during pelvic exams at an Ashley Clinic in Gastonia; the North Carolina Medical Board previously reprimanded him.