Matthews, NC Local News and More

Suspect arrested after K-9 tracks illegal deer hunters in Union County

K-9 Eli successfully backtracked from where the suspected poachers were last seen all the way to the site of the illegal shooting.

Union County, NC · 1d

hoodline.com

Waxhaw Man's 60,000-Light Christmas Show Sparks HOA Dispute

A Waxhaw-area homeowner's elaborate Christmas light show has turned his small aviation-themed neighborhood into a legal battleground, and now his neighbors are being asked to vote on new rules that could reshape what residents can do with their own properties. Neil Heuer plans to once again light up his home with roughly 60,000 synchronized LED lights, lasers and other effects this December, a display that transmits music to spectators' car radios and has attracted visitors.

Waxhaw, NC · 1d

country1037fm.com

Union County Roads Set for Nearly 19 Miles of Upgrades Under $6.9 Million Contract

Drivers across Union County will soon notice smoother pavement on a mix of primary and secondary roads. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded a $6.9 million contract to TrueRock Construction LLC, a Monroe-based company, to upgrade nearly 19 miles of roadway throughout the county. The work calls for...

Union County, NC · 9h

WSOC Charlotte

2 arrested after southeast Charlotte homicide

Police have made an arrest in a southeast Charlotte homicide that left one man dead in September.

Charlotte, NC · 8h

familydestinationsguide.com

The Iconic North Carolina Diner That Celebrities Can’t Stop Coming Back To

There’s a brick building on Central Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina that has been quietly making people very happy for a very long time. The Diamond Restaurant doesn’t shout about it, doesn’t put up billboards, and doesn’t need a social media campaign to fill its booths.

partner publisher · 157.4K followers

Essentially Sports

ACC Announces Cancellation of Its Biggest Game of Season After Playoff Expansion

Conference championship weekend has long been one of the biggest dates on the college football calendar. For teams, it offers a final chance to claim a trophy, settle a season-long conference race, and strengthen their postseason position. For fans, it brings some of the most anticipated matchups of the year. But as the College Football Playoff continues to grow, the sport is preparing for a major change that could take away one of those familiar December traditions. The shift will affect more than just the teams competing for conference titles. The expanded playoff is changing how conferences...

hoodline.com

Charlotte Woman Pleads Guilty in 2024 Killing of Elijah Wright, Gets Up to 162 Months

Rachel Freeman Way & Steele Creek Rd. — Reported Shooting Location. A 20-year-old Charlotte woman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the July 2024 shooting death of 21-year-old Elijah Wright, and a judge has sentenced her to 125 to 162 months in prison. Mia Patterson's plea deal allowed her to be convicted on a lesser charge than the first-degree murder count she originally faced.

WSOC Charlotte

Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office reports death of man held at county jail

A 65-year-old man who was being held at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central has died after spending nearly two weeks in the hospital.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 1d

WBTV

12-year-old on e-scooter hospitalized after being hit by car in Matthews, police say

MATTHEWS, N.C. (WBTV) - A 12-year-old was hit by a car while riding an e-scooter in Matthews this weekend, according to police. The crash happened on Sunday at McKee Road and Siskey Parkway; the child was taken to the hospital, and no charges have been filed. Officers said the incident...

Matthews, NC · 1d

hoodline.com

One Person Seriously Hurt in West Charlotte Stabbing

One person was seriously injured in a stabbing in west Charlotte. Few details have emerged so far about what led to the violence or who was involved. The injury and location were reported by WCNC, which noted that one person was seriously hurt in a stabbing in west Charlotte. The...

partner publisher · 15.4K followers

Lovely Garden Roots

Four Different Fiber Companies Have Dug Up Mark Watkins' Yard in Indian Trail, and the Town Has Had One Staffer Handling Complaints Full Time for Two Months

Four fiber companies have dug up Mark Watkins' Indian Trail yard, and the town has had a staffer on complaints full time for two months. What the 811 law requires.

Indian Trail, NC · 9h

MotorBiscuit

partner publisher · 237.1K followers

Jamie McMurray’s 33-Acre Lake Norman Estate Sold for $2.8M Under His First Ask

Jamie McMurray sold his 33.6-acre Lake Norman estate for $9.2 million on Oct. 15, $2.8 million below the $12 million he first asked in August 2025.

Mooresville, NC · 1d

thecharlotteweekly.com

Pride festival sparks debate in Matthews

MATTHEWS – Former town commissioner Leon Threatt is among critics of the upcoming Matthews Pride in the Park, an LGBTQ+ festival scheduled for Nov. 15 at Stumptown Park. Organizer Beer Money Entertainment describes the festival as a celebration of inclusion and visibility. Attractions include music, food trucks, vendors and a drag show. Most of the people speaking out against the festival during the Nov. 9 town board meeting raised concerns about the drag show.

Matthews, NC · 1d

WBTV

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in south Charlotte, police report says

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A person was hit by a car and killed Tuesday night in a hit-and-run south Charlotte, according to a police report. At around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, police reported that a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, and that the vehicle drove away. The crash happened in the area of Nations Ford Road and Colony Acres Drive, just north of East Arrowood Road, according to police.

Charlotte, NC · 22h

WSOC Charlotte

Wingate student dies in shooting during WSSU homecoming

Three people were injured, and a Wingate University student was killed during two separate shootings at Winston-Salem State University’s homecoming festivities.

Wingate, NC · 22h

WBTV

Rock and roll legend donates $55,000 to children’s hospital in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A rock and roll legend donated $55,000 to Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, his foundation announced in a Nov. 10 news release. Sammy Hagar’s Hagar Family Foundation also donated $55,000 to Hope Street Food Pantry in Charlotte. Known for the hit song “I Can’t...

partner publisher · 118.3K followers

Charlotte Observer

Former Earth Fare site near Charlotte is ready to debut with new specialty grocer

Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding again, debuting its fourth Charlotte-area store in the same spot as a former specialty grocer in time for the holiday season. Sprouts will open at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Christenbury Corners, 8885 Christenbury Parkway , in Concord. The 24,110-square-foot store marks Sprouts’ first location in a Charlotte suburb. The site near Concord Mills mall was previously home to Earth Fare , which closed in August 2025 amid lease negotiations. Asheville-based Earth Fare originally opened there in 2017 before the company filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and reopening under ownership. In 2021, the Concord store reopened. Sprouts’ expansion is part of a highly competitive landscape , where nearly 730 grocery stores are vying for market share across Charlotte’s over $10.8 billion supermarket industry . “Charlotte continues to experience strong population growth and a growing interest in healthy living,” Sprouts told The Charlotte Observer. That includes demand for fresh produce and items that support a healthy lifestyle, the company said. The new location arrives alongside a wave of recent grocery store openings across the Charlotte area, including Food Lion in east Charlotte , Publix in Union County and Wegmans in Ballantyne . What to expect

WSOC Charlotte

3 detained in north Charlotte after chase

Three people were detained Tuesday afternoon after a police pursuit in Charlotte involving a vehicle connected to a shooting investigation.

partner publisher · 118.3K followers

Charlotte Observer

Charlotte bans street vendors, with one exception. Here's the fine they'll face

Street vending is now prohibited within Charlotte city limits except for designated areas that require permits. The City Council voted 8-1 Monday to extend existing restrictions in NoDa and uptown to include all streets and sidewalks across Charlotte. Unpermitted vending can result in a $500 civil citation. The council voted against making it a crime. The council’s vote created a process for setting up and operating designated vending marketplaces. These will be the only locations where street vending is allowed, and vendors must apply for a permit to participate. Right now, Charlotte Center City Partners runs the only active marketplace program along Tryon Street in uptown . That means street vending won’t be allowed outside of uptown unless the city or a nonprofit partner decide to establish another marketplace. Deputy City Manager Shawn Heath said the city doesn’t have the resources to administer a marketplace itself, which would require workers devoted to receiving and reviewing applications. Another organization would have to step up, but Heath said there’s been a “lukewarm” reception from community partners. Center City Partners did express interest in starting a similar program in South End, however. The council wrestled with the street vending issue for well over

fastfoodclub.com