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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

WSOC Charlotte

Boy hospitalized after scooter crash in Matthews

A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized on Sunday after being struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter at McKee Road and Siskey Parkway in Matthews, police said.

Matthews, NC · 2d

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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 · 18h

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 · 5h

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 · 21h

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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 · 5h

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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 · 4h

WRAL News

Meet Quinn Gilgan: the 25-pound corgi who literally ran amok at Sunday’s Panthers game

When Sunday’s Carolina Panthers game reached halftime, 12 corgis took to the field to race. But after the race ended, one of the corgis – Quinn – was still on the run. Quinn is one year old, 25 pounds, and short-legged – even for a corgi – but she was a blur on the field as she fled from and dodged anyone who tried to grab or tackle her.

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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.

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North Carolina Families Have Piled Plates With Sushi And Hibachi At This Matthews Buffet For Years

Some families in Matthews have a standing plan for birthdays, lazy Saturdays, and those nights when nobody wants to cook. The plan involves a long row of buffet tables, a sushi bar, and a grill where a cook makes your plate to order. One local family has kept this tradition...

Matthews, NC · 1d

Daily Mail

Charlotte restaurant embroiled in fiery clash with customer after charging $6 for to-go box

STATS in North Carolina describes itself as a New American eatery. But it recently became embroiled in a dispute about its leftovers policy.

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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 · 20h

Charlotte Observer

Crawling roach, old batter: Worst Mecklenburg restaurant inspections in October

Twelve restaurants scored grades under 90% during sanitation inspections in Mecklenburg County. Four of those restaurants have since been inspected again (as of Monday, Nov. 9). Carrabba’s Italian Grill #3403 The restaurant received 80% on Oct. 14. It was inspected again on Oct. 29 and received 96%. During the second inspection, violations included: Cracked and damaged containers Prep units in need of cleaning Incorrectly dated food Incorrect cooling The restaurant is located at 16408 Northcross Dr. in Huntersville. This is the restaurant’s first “B” in the sanitation database. New Century Oriental Deli The restaurant received 83% on Oct. 15 and is waiting reinspection. Violations included: No certified food protection manager on site Raw chicken stored incorrectly Debris and cobwebs Small flies Heavy build up on shelves and equipment The restaurant is located at 4500 N. Tryon St., Suite C in Charlotte, inside New Century Oriental Food Supermarket (per Google). The restaurant has received two other “B” grades in 2026. Copan Restaurant The restaurant received 85% on Oct. 15 and is awaiting reinspection. Violations included: No certified food protection manager No written vomit and diarrhea clean up policy Raw animal foods stored with ready to eat Flying pests, dead crawling pest

Mecklenburg County, NC · 2d

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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...

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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

Charlotte Observer

How a tiny sandwich shop by Charlotte got Michelin's attention, and why you should go

A snug sandwich shop near Charlotte with only 14 seats inside and almost as many picnic tables outside made this year’s Michelin Guide American South as a recommended restaurant, surprising foodie followers used to seeing avant garde tasting menus and fine dining steakhouses on the list. But probably no one in North Carolina was more caught off guard than the owners of Pump Social , Rachael and AJ Donner, who opened the restaurant in a former gas station in Concord just last August . She thought the September email sent by the French tire company’s little red travel guide was spam. At least she did until checking with friends whose Nashville restaurant was listed as a Bib Gourmand last year by “sheepishly” sending them a screenshot — and hearing they believed it was real. “I keep thinking, ‘How did we? Like, how would they even know?’ I don’t know. I have no idea,” Donner said of the whole experience. ”This was never something that was on our radar — ever,” she said. “And then being open a year, and we got that email. Even if it’s just a recommendation. I mean, I’m so happy to be even included,” she said.

Charlotte, NC · 11h

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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...

Charlotte, NC · 21h

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

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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 · 18h

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