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South Carolina high school football player suffers third-degree burns after practice punishment
A South Carolina man says his son was burned on football field turf. Lance Poynor, the father, says his son, Cade Poynor, suffered third-degree burns during Buford High School's football practice when players were told to bear crawl on hot turf in Lancaster County, South Carolina. The bear crawls were...
NC students finding new ways of expression with Parents Bill of Rights in place
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For the next nine months, students in school districts across North Carolina will have a new reality with the policies behind Senate Bill 49. SB 49 is also known as the Parents Bill of Rights and the "Don't Say Gay" law. The Parents Bill of...
Ballantyne Ridge falls to Fort Mill 56-0 in program’s first-ever game
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The start of a new era in Charlotte-area football got off to a less than stellar start in week one. Ballantyne Ridge took to the field for the first time as a program boasting one of the youngest and smallest rosters in the state, and possibly the nation.
Trial continues for Charlotte man accused of raping, killing cousin in 2010
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Editor's note: This story discusses sexual assault and domestic violence, which may include descriptions of violent acts. Reader discretion is advised. The trial of Derek Ward continued in a Mecklenburg County courtroom Thursday and Friday with more emotional moments from the family of Brittini Ward, the cousin he is accused of raping and killing in 2010.
Ticket costs for Charlotte’s major sports teams are on the rise
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Charlotte Football Club season ticket holders will have to pay more to keep their seats for the 2025 season. The club sent out renewal notices Wednesday, and fans noticed they would have to pay approximately 6.1% more than their current package. A spokesperson for the organization said the increase […]
Man claims Charlotte police officers attacked him after he called 911 for help
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man has filed a federal lawsuit against five Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers, saying they attacked him when he called for help. Khairi Williams filed the suit on Friday, August 23, 2024. He claims that he called 911 for help on the afternoon of December 10, 2021, while at the home of his children's mother. Williams' suit said she threatened him with a gun, prompting him to call the police for help. This reportedly happened after she took his keys and wallet from him and after attacking him physically.
Charlotte Heads to App State for First Road Match
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte 49ers women's soccer team hits the road for the first time this season with a 5 p.m. match at App State on Sunday evening (Aug. 25). App State (1-0-1) has a win and a draw this season and has already played one common opponent on Charlotte's schedule. The Mountaineers haven't conceded a goal yet in their two matches this season, playing to a scoreless draw with NC State on opening night before beating Wofford 5-0 earlier this week. Four different App State players scored a goal in the win over Wofford (one goal was an own goal), with Kaytan Kroboth and Shannon Studer both adding assists to sit atop the team's point leaderboard with three each. Sarah Wommack has played every minute in net for the Mountaineers and has made eight saves for the two clean sheets.
Yellow Jackets football opens season with dominant win
Charlotte, NC – Last night the Fort Mill High School varsity football team kicked off their season with an away game at Charlotte’s newest magnet school – Ballantyne Ridge High School. The final score was a 56-0 shut out victory for the visiting Yellow Jackets. The first of two potential Fort Mill touchdowns were called back due to penalties before Josef Anderson was finally able to punch one in that stood. A Ballantyne miscue on the subsequent kickoff gave the ball back to the Yellow Jackets on their opponent’s 10 yard line. Just short of 10 minutes into the game and Fort Mill was up 14-0. By half it was 42-0. Anderson finished the game with two touchdowns while wide receiver Tanner Mays added two of his own. The Jackets opened the second half with a change in the lineup and another score. Up next for the team is a home game this coming Friday against the Chester Cyclones. (All photos by Chris Coffee.)
Charlotte Braces for Soaring Temperatures as Summer Heat Persists
As Charlotte, North Carolina wakes up to a barely cloud-laden sky on this August morning, residents can expect the simmering heat of summer to persist, according to a recent report from the National Weather Service (NWS). The temperature, currently a moderate 59°F, is accompanied by a high humidity level of 90%, painting a picture of a typical southern summer day's gradual climb to sweltering heat.
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