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Two hurt in crash on McKee Road in Matthews: Medic

MATTHEWS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Two people were hurt in a serious crash that closed a major road in Matthews Sunday evening. The crash happened around 5 p.m. on McKee Road between Weddington Road and Siskey Parkway. According to MEDIC, the agency responded to a pedestrian-struck call on McKee Road at Darlington Road. One […]

Matthews, NC · 12h

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This North Carolina Outlet Mall Is So Big You’ll Need Comfortable Shoes and a Whole Day

A green sea turtle named Neptune swims inside a shopping mall here. He lives in an aquarium with an underwater tunnel, a few steps from outlet stores and a food court carousel. That alone would be enough for most malls. This one also has a 24-screen movie theater, go-kart tracks...

North Carolina · 10h

WBTV

PHOTOS: Semi-truck crash closes I-485 outer loop near Rocky River Road, injures 1

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - All lanes of Interstate 485 were closed Saturday after a car and a semi-truck collided, authorities said. The crash happened before 4:30 p.m. past Exit 36 near Rocky River Road, according to the state’s traffic map. Photos below. Medics said one person was injured and...

Charlotte, NC · 23h

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Charlotte Man, 45, Dies of Cocaine Toxicity in Hidden Valley Home

A 45-year-old Charlotte man was found dead on his bedroom floor at a residence on Cinderella Road in the Hidden Valley community on May 8, after what officials determined was a fatal cocaine overdose. Vinton Teeter's death adds another name to a growing list of Mecklenburg County residents lost to street-drug toxicity this year.

Charlotte, NC · 21h

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Charlotte Soul Food Spot Crowned Best Fried Chicken Spot in North Carolina

Tasting Table named Charlotte's Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish its pick for the best fried chicken in North Carolina in an Oct. 30 roundup. Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish, located at 413 Dalton Ave., offers not only fried chicken, but also soul food items such as catfish bites, chicken gizzard appetizers, wings, fish and shrimp entrees, fried chicken dinners, chicken and waffles, and pork chop entrees. Popular side dishes include mac & cheese, collard greens, fried okra, and hush puppies.

Charlotte, NC · 13h

Charlotte Observer

Ex-NBA star drops price of his Charlotte mansion by $2 million, listing shows

Former Charlotte Hornets NBA star Gordon Hayward has dropped the price of his Charlotte mansion by $2 million, the listing for his Carmel Estates property shows. The All-Star forward announced his retirement in 2024 after 14 NBA seasons with four teams. “It’s been an incredible ride, and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined,” Hayward posted on social media at the time. Hayward and his wife, Robyn, are selling their 1.25-acre estate for about $8 million, according to the listing by Corcoran HM Properties broker Valerie Mitchener. The 8,838-square-foot home is on a cul-de-sac at the 16th hole of Carmel Country Club . The mansion has five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The home has a total 2026 assessed value of $4.4 million, Mecklenburg County property tax records show. Listed for $10 million in May, home dropped to $9 million in June and August, according to real estate site Zillow. The couple listed their home at the new price on Nov. 2, according to its listing. The Charlotte Business Journal first reported the new price. Walnut floors, custom millwork Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the living and dining rooms, according to the listing. The main-level great

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WSOC Charlotte

Man dies in house fire caused by space heater in Union County

A 61-year-old man died following a house fire in Waxhaw early Sunday morning.

Union County, NC · 15h

Queen City News

5 hurt in overnight crash in east Charlotte, 1 with life-threatening injuries

The crash happened at the intersection of Albemarle Road and W.T. Harris Boulevard.

takemetotn.com

Locals Say This North Carolina City Turns A 15-Minute Drive Into An Hour

A short trip across town should not need a snack, a playlist, and a backup plan. In one North Carolina city, plenty of drivers say it often does. A ride that looks quick on a map can stretch on and on once real traffic joins in. That gap between the map and real life is what this story is about.

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Charlotte Movie Date Turns Into Gunpoint Carjacking, Police Say

A WCCB Charlotte mugshot listing for Oct. 28 identifies 26-year-old Makalah Condrey as booked on a charge of robbery with a dangerous weapon. Charlotte Alerts News separately reports that the case followed a movie night at a Charlotte man's home; the man is identified only as Dayron. According to Charlotte...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Queen City News

One dead, police officer injured in fatal Waxhaw house fire

WAXHAW, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A 61-year-old man was killed in an early morning house fire in Union County on Sunday. Waxhaw Fire Department responded to a home in the 600 block of Howie Mine Road around 4:23 a.m. after a neighbor called 911. The responding units were informed that a person was possibly […]

Waxhaw, NC · 18h

Queen City News

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CMPD investigates reported homicide in northeast Charlotte

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An investigation is underway in northeast Charlotte Sunday night after a reported homicide. Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating in the area of Ragsdale Drive. Additional details have not yet been provided. We are working the identity of the victim(s) and if anyone facing charges in this case.

Charlotte, NC · 11h

Charlotte Observer

Crash closes Interstate 485 in Charlotte on Saturday, NCDOT says

A crash closed Interstate 485 Outer near Rocky River Road exit 36 on Saturday, state highway officials said. All lanes are closed , Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said on social media site X just before 5 p.m. “Please seek alternate routes,” police said. The crash happened at 4:30 p.m. near Rocky River Road exit 36, according to DriveNC.gov, the state’s real-time traffic information site. MEDIC reported taking a person who had minor injuries to a hospital. Highway officials haven’t said how long the interstate will remain closed, and police haven’t said what caused the crash or how many vehicles are involved. This is a developing story that will be updated.

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Alicia Tournebize injury update, what Dawn Staley said about South Carolina forward

CHARLOTTE — South Carolina women's basketball forward Alicia Tournebize had a boot on her left foot and did not play against North Carolina on Nov. 8 in the Ally Tipoff at Spectrum Center. "She's OK. She sustained a lower-leg injury," coach Dawn Staley said after South Carolina's 84-39 win...

Columbia, SC · 13h

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First-of-Its-Kind Floating Bar Planned for LKN

A new drinking destination is on the way to Lake Norman, taking the term “waterfront property” to a new level. Vitale Hospitality Group, which just opened Vitale Lakeside in Mooresville (1459 River Highway), is working on opening a floating bar at the property, Charlotte Business Journal reports. Called Getaway Bar, it will offer a place for boaters to park in a slip, sip, and socialize right on the lake.

Mooresville, NC · 18h

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Man charged after two hurt in University City apartment complex shooting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man is facing several charges after two people were shot in the University City area of Charlotte Friday afternoon. Around 4:16 p.m. on Nov. 6, investigators responded to reports of a breaking and entering at an apartment complex on Education Way. While responding, CMPD officers reportedly heard gunfire […]

Charlotte, NC · 13h

The Daily Advance

Upset, shutouts shake up CIAA race heading into regular season finale

CHARLOTTE — Week 9 of CIAA football brought an overtime upset, a pair of shutouts and a first win of the season as the conference heads into the final week of the regular season. Johnson C. Smith handed Virginia State its first conference loss, 39-33 in overtime. Virginia Union stayed unbeaten in CIAA play with a 62-0 rout of Lincoln (Pa.), its third shutout of the season. Fayetteville State rallied past Bowie State 21-17 on Senior Day, and Elizabeth City State blanked Winston-Salem State 5-0. Bluefield State earned its first win with a 45-42 victory over Shaw, and Livingstone beat Virginia University of Lynchburg 37-14 in a nonconference game. Elizabeth City State 5, Winston-Salem State 0Elizabeth City State shut out Winston-Salem State 5-0 on Senior Day on Saturday in Elizabeth City. The Vikings improved to 3-6 overall and 3-4 in the CIAA with their second straight win and first shutout of the season. Winston-Salem State fell to 2-7 and 2-5. ECSU held the Rams to 122 yards of total offense. Freshman linebacker John Earley led the Vikings with eight tackles. Redshirt sophomore Ajani Farmer had seven tackles, including 5.5 for loss and two sacks. Redshirt freshman defensive back Terrence Lamb

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Attack of the Fanboy

A shopper allegedly spent two hours in an Old Navy dressing room area, and workers found a hidden camera under the bench after closing

A 25-year-old North Carolina man is facing eight counts of felony secret peeping after employees at an Old Navy in Charlotte found a camera hidden under a dressing room bench, and investigators say they later found more than 200 videos of nude or partially nude women on his devices. Dylan Keanu Hampton has been arrested twice in connection with the investigation, as reported by WSOC . Employees at the Old Navy at Charlotte Premium Outlets found the black camera underneath the bench after the store closed, according to search warrants. Police said the camera was aimed into the door of an adjacent dressing room stall. Investigators reviewed the store’s surveillance footage from that day and say Hampton spent about two hours inside, with most of that time in the dressing room area. He was first arrested on October 26 and posted bond the next day. It started with one camera under a bench After obtaining a search warrant for Hampton’s devices, investigators say they found more than 200 videos that appeared to have been recorded with three cameras installed in a residence, two in a bedroom and one in a bathroom. Investigators also say they found reviews Hampton left for

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Seattle ON Tap

Kentucky Hit a School-Record 18 Threes, But Maddyn Greenway's Bench Time Is the Real Red Flag

Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Kentucky women’s basketball didn’t only win against #25 NC State, they absolutely torched the nets, tying a school record with a ridiculous 18 three-pointers and pushing past the Wolfpack […]

Lexington, KY · 16h

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