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NCMEC seeks help finding missing Charlotte teen
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing teen, Linnex Sylvester. Linnex, 16, disappeared from Charlotte, North Carolina on July 22, 2024. He is described as 5’2″, weighs 100 lbs., and has brown eyes with brown hair. Linnex is believed to be in the local area or travel to surrounding cities.
Local artist ready for the main stage
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - “Charlotte needs to see Maggie,” Tim Miner from Charlotte is Creative said. Miner and musician Maggie Lowe joined us this morning to celebrate the art of music. Lowe was raised in North Carolina her entire life and has been writing songs since middle...
Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently, affirming that it was too vague to be enforced reasonably. The implementation of that...
Firms Defend $110 Million Conservation Easement Tax Deduction
An Atlanta business is challenging in the US Tax Court a $40.7 million penalty imposed by the IRS over a conservation easement donation deduction of almost 1,700 acres of North Carolina land. Pine Forest Reserve LLC and Adoette Holdings LLC, two LLCs with an Atlanta mailing address, have petitioned the...
Driver in custody after leading NC authorities on chase through multiple counties
A driver is in custody after leading authorities on a chase through multiple counties.It started in Dunn when U.S. Marshals tried to pull a Chevrolet Camaro. The suspect kept driving, leading authorities on a chase into Harnett County and then Cumberland County.The chase ended in Godwin where the suspect bailed and ran from the car.The driver was caught and taken into custody. Their identity has not been released.The reason for the traffic stop has not been revealed.North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating.SEE ALSO | AMBER Alert issued for missing 9-year-old Durham boy
Ramona Halloway Exits Radio One Charlotte
Ramona Halloway has exited her role as Community Affairs Manager at Radio One Charlotte. Halloway, who previously spent 22 years hosting the Matt & Ramona Show with Matt Harris on “107.9 The Link” turned “Mix 107.9” WLNK, had moved into that role in May 2023. In her most recent role, she was making biweekly appearances on the successor “Mix Mornings with Matt Harris and Liz Luda”, and hosting two weekly podcasts with Harris. She started her career at Country WNKO Newark OH, and has also worked as News Director and morning co-host at WTLC-FM Indianapolis from 1998-2000 and News Director of WNCI Columbus prior to teaming up with Harris at “Z104” WNVZ Norfolk. She has also co-hosted “Charlotte Today” on WCNC-TV and “Fox News Edge” on WCCB-TV.
Making lobster toast with Indaco
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer competition celebrates its fourth anniversary and this year, Indaco is getting in on the action. Chef Travis Kirkley, culinary director of Charlotte concepts at Indigo (spell check) Road Hospitality Group, joined our show this morning to share what Indaco will be serving for Hot Tomato Summer.
Charlotte Man Indicted on Federal Vehicle Theft and Tampering Charges, Alleged Theft Ring Mastermind Terrick Lumpkin Appears in Court
An alleged kingpin of car theft, Terrick D. Lumpkin, made his initial court appearance before a charlotte magistrate facing severe federal charges of vehicle theft and tampering, officials reported. At the proceeding overseen by U.S. Magistrate Judge David C. Keesler, Lumpkin, a 38-year-old Charlotte resident was indicted on a slew...
Olympic Spotlight shining bright, on Anna Cockrell: Charlotte's own competing in the 400m Hurdles in Paris
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today’s Olympic spotlight features the father of 2024 Olympic Hurdler Anna Cockrell, Mr. Kieth Cockrell, President of Bank of America Charlotte. “We are so excited to be a part of our daughter's journey in the 400 Meter Hurdles for the 2024 Olympics” says Cockrell. He adds “this is an exciting time for our family as we support our daughter Anna in her quest to be on the podium. I had no idea how good my daughter was when she started jumping over hurdles."
2027 guard Smith talks West Virginia offer
Lincolnton (N.C.) 2027 guard LJ Smith is just beginning to jump into the recruiting process but already holds a number of high level scholarship offers including West Virginia. Smith, 6-foot-4, 150-pounds, found out about the news that the Mountaineers were jumping into the mix after his head coach spoke with associate head coach Chester Frazier. “I was really excited because it’s a pretty big offer and they’re in the Big 12 Conference,” he said. Because Smith is still a 2027 prospect, Smith has yet to speak to the coaching staff himself but he is excited to get to know more...
Western North Carolina shifts to eCourts to expand access; local attorney reacts
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Eleven Western North Carolina counties made the transition to eCourts this week, with the purpose of shifting to digital court records being to expand access to justice. There are different elements of eCourts, including eFiling, which allows attorneys to file court documents online to the...
Construction underway on Beatty’s Ford Beach project
DENVER – Lincoln County in partnership with Duke Energy announced construction is underway for the Beatty’s Ford Beach project located at the end of Unity Church Road in Denver. The final project will include a public swim beach area, an accessible fishing pier, a concession building with bathrooms, additional paved parking and a looped drive for safe entering and exiting of the park.
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