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Man pleads guilty in murder of 17-year-old employee leaving Jack in the Box

Fate Brannon, 17, was shot and killed while trying to leave his shift at the Jack in the Box on North Hoskins Road in 2024.

Charlotte, NC · 19h

Queen City News

Charlotte veteran charged with fraudulently obtaining $42,000 in benefits, allegedly using children’s names that did not exist

The indictment alleges that, in March 2022, Williams began to receive VA disability benefits and later applied for and received additional disability compensation for his three dependent minor children.

Charlotte, NC · 17h

WSOC Charlotte

Friend turns disappearance of Jamekia Sabb into mission to help others

A northeast Charlotte community continues to search for answers nearly 13 years after 16-year-old Jamekia Sabb vanished from her home.

Charlotte, NC · 13h

WBTV

More than 300 people have died in Charlotte traffic incidents in 5 years

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - More than 300 people have died in traffic-related incidents in Charlotte over the past five years, and the city will hold a World Day of Remembrance on Sunday for grieving relatives. Families are still dealing with the loss as the city tries to make its streets...

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Charlotte Breaks Ground on 60 Affordable Homes as Rents Stay Out of Reach

Construction crews broke ground in October on Ryans Way, a 60-unit affordable housing development rising on a former Brownfield site in Charlotte, after Merchants Capital closed $15.5 million in financing for the project. The development, built by Scantland, Inc., is expected to take 18 months to complete, with units restricted to families earning between 30% and 60% of the area median income.

Charlotte, NC · 23h

Charlotte Observer

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Cancellations pile up at Charlotte airport Saturday for stranded travelers. What to know

More than 120 flights in and out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport have been cancelled as of early Saturday morning, as the nation’s airlines scramble to recover from the extraordinary ground stop Friday that left hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded. The hours-long ground stop was caused by communication equipment failures that the Trump administration blamed on “1980s” computer systems. Nearly 500 flights in and out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport were delayed Friday, and at least 90 canceled, due to the meltdown that lasted about four hours. CLT officials said flights resumed Friday night, but disruptions are likely to persist through the weekend. According to FlightAware, Delta has canceled 20% of its Saturday flights nationwide, while JetBlue scrapped 40% of departures. American Airlines was showing 14% of routes canceled Saturday, or nearly 500 routes. American, the primary carrier at CLT, said it was working toward “the strongest possible recovery tomorrow and in the days ahead.” “We expect residual delays and cancellations (Friday night) and into tomorrow following the FAA’s nationwide ground stop. We’re grateful to our team members for their continued work to care for our customers and minimize the impact of this disruption as much as possible.” The

Charlotte, NC · 16h

Queen City News

Charlotte-born NFL quarterback Sam Hartman is the next ‘Bachelor’ for season 30

Sam Hartman, a Charlotte native and Washington Commanders quarterback, has been named the next star of ABC’s The Bachelor, according to several reports.

Charlotte, NC · 22h

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Charlotte Two Suspects Charged in September Murder of 23-Year-Old Man During Alleged Robbery Attempt

A two-month homicide investigation in Charlotte has resulted in murder charges against 34-year-old Tahari Monterius Belin and a 17-year-old alleged co-defendant in the September 7 killing of Dailan Chinchilla Gonzalez, 23. According to court documents described in local reporting, the suspects allegedly conspired to steal approximately $2,000 worth of pills from two men before the fatal shooting. Police say both suspects face murder, conspiracy, attempted robbery, and assault charges. Belin was arrested November 10, while the younger suspect was already in juvenile custody. The investigation remains active, and the case now moves forward through the judicial process as Gonzalez's family awaits further answers.

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Mecklenburg Jail Inmate, 65, Dies at Hospital as State Investigates Second Death This Year

A 65-year-old man who had spent more than a year in custody at Mecklenburg County's Central jail has died at a Charlotte hospital, and the State Bureau of Investigation is now looking into his death. Christopher Green had been held at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central on East Fourth Street since Aug. 9, 2025, before he was hospitalized late last month and ultimately died this week.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 1d

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West Charlotte Gets Mobile Opioid Treatment Van as Overdose Deaths Spike Among Black and Hispanic Residents

Hajee House Harm Reduction — Scheduled Mobile Treatment Stop. McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is rolling out its first mobile opioid treatment unit in West Charlotte next Monday, November 16, parking at Hajee House Harm Reduction at 2219 Dr. Webber Ave. The nonprofit says the van will carry naloxone and full Opioid Treatment Program services directly to patients who cannot get to its clinics, serving people regardless of their ability to pay or whether they have health insurance.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

PBS North Carolina announces merger to strengthen statewide programming

Public media organizations PBS NC and WTVI PBS Charlotte have announced a merger to preserve statewide educational media. The agreement between the Raleigh and Charlotte-based organizations will allow for public service programming in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region to reach a statewide audience following approval by the Federal Communications Commission, according to the press release . “WTVI has been a trusted presence in living rooms across the Charlotte region, and I have deep respect for what the station has meant to its viewers, members and to the community,” David Crabtree, PBS North Carolina’s chief executive officer and general manager, said in the release. “Bringing WTVI into the PBS NC family means that everything WTVI has built now has a statewide stage.” Central Piedmont Community College has held the WTVI broadcast license since 2012 and maintained the station’s financial standing until public media lost federal funding in 2025 . While local fundraising has helped immediate needs, WTVI lost $1.2 million in annual funding from the government, the press release said, and PBS North Carolina laid off dozens of employees, The News & Observer previously reported . Together, PBS NC and WTVI PBS Charlotte have over 120 years creating public media programming for North

North Carolina · 1d

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South Charlotte Calendar (Nov. 13-19)

Families engage in literacy activities during Family Storytime at South County Regional Library. Get a ticket at the children’s desk 15 minutes before the program. cmlibrary.org/locations/south-county-regional. 10-10:30 a.m.; 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte. Yoga Storytime. A certified yoga instructor leads Family Storytime: Yoga for children ages 2-5 at South County...

Charlotte, NC · 21h

Charlotte Observer

‘Winter Wonderland' in NC with snow on ground Friday: What to expect in Charlotte

About 2 inches of snow is already on the ground Friday morning in the North Carolina mountains as the region — including Charlotte — will see its first widespread freeze of the season this weekend. A cold front is sweeping across North Carolina, with the coldest temperatures in Charlotte expected to be Sunday night. Will this frigid blast mean we could see an unusually white winter in North Carolina? Maybe not. Forecasters have said they expect this winter to trend warmer and wetter than normal, driven by a potentially record-strong El Niño pattern. [ MORE : See photos of NC snow accumulation so far ] Here’s what to know in Charlotte: Temperatures in Charlotte are expected to drop to 31 degrees Sunday night in the season’s first widespread freeze , feeling more like 29 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Statewide lows this weekend will range from 22 degrees in Cherokee to 33 degrees in Jacksonville, and up to 4 inches of snow could fall along the Tennessee state line. The North Carolina Climate Office is forecasting above-normal temperatures and fewer wintry events this winter , with western North Carolina having the best shot at big snow events. The

Charlotte, NC · 21h

Charlotte Observer

Will your Charlotte neighborhood trees be clear-cut for billboards? Here's a list

Charlotte and state leaders are requesting that billboard owners put a pause on cutting trees to improve visibility to their signs. The request comes after Adams Outdoor Advertising cut down a 500-foot stretch of trees — perhaps more than 100 trees — to improve visibility of a billboard along U.S. 74 or Independence Boulevard in Plaza Midwood. The tree clearing caused a massive outcry from local businesses owners along Commonwealth Avenue and residents. Business owners said the trees blocked out noise and pollution coming from the highway. There are 40 active permits around Mecklenburg County where Adams Outdoor and Lamar Outdoor either intend to cut trees or have already. The Plaza Midwood site is one of those places. Here’s a list of the active permits that were issued between July 14 and Nov. 2:

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Charlotte Man Accused Of Defrauding VA Faces Federal Court

A Charlotte man facing federal charges for allegedly defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs appeared in federal court this week, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The appearance marks a public step forward in a case that federal prosecutors are framing as an attack on resources meant for the people who served.

Charlotte, NC · 14h

WBTV

Corgi that dodged tackles at Panthers halftime to highlight Charlotte rescues

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Quinn, the corgi who dodged tackles during a halftime corgi race at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, is now partnering with Lucky One to highlight rescue dogs in Charlotte. The Panthers fell to the Broncos Sunday, but the big highlight came during the halftime corgi...

Charlotte, NC · 18h

Charlotte Observer

What's the big deal about Charlotte street vendors? See what led to new sweeping ban

After more than a year of debate over Charlotte street vendors — from taco stands to sidewalk artists — city leaders made a sweeping decision this week: street vending is now banned, except in designated marketplaces that require a permit. The Observer’s Nick Sullivan reported the City Council voted 8-1 on Monday , with rule-breakers now facing $500 fines. Why has this been such a contentious issue that split business owners, residents and vendors themselves? How NoDa became ‘turf war’ over Charlotte street vendors Much of the controversy centered on NoDa, where vendors have long been part of the neighborhood’s artsy identity — and increasingly, part of its friction. The Observer’s Mary Ramsey reported last summer that business owners said the problems grew serious enough to threaten their livelihoods . Chris Wade, operations manager at Cabo Fish Taco’s North Davidson Street location, told the Observer in June 2025 that vendors blocked sidewalks, pulled away paying customers, cooked food without health inspections and sometimes engaged in “turf wars” that have turned violent. Wade pointed to a 2023 shooting outside his restaurant — an incident that left two people hospitalized on a busy Friday evening — as a turning point in the

WSOC Charlotte

Bank of America targets 2027 opening for two-story SouthPark center, with nearby branch to close

Bank of America Corp.⁠ has a permit, contractor, and target date for its new SouthPark⁠ branch.

WSOC Charlotte

Sprouts opens new location in Concord

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.