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Police: 15-year-old killed in head-on crash involving golf cart, SUV
ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - A teenager was killed in a crash involving a golf cart and SUV in Rock Hill Thursday night. Rock Hill officers were called out around 10:05 p.m. July 25 to the 4200 block of Laurel Creek Drive for reports of a crash. When they arrived,...
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
Charlotte Pride Drag Pageant set for August 17
The Charlotte Pride Drag Pageant is a vibrant and inclusive event held annually as part of the Charlotte Pride Festival. Scheduled for August 17, 2024, it celebrates drag performers from various gender identities, competing for the titles of Mr., Ms. and Mx. Charlotte Pride. Contestants are evaluated on interviews, talent showcases, and creative interpretations of Pride, reflecting the diversity and talent found in the drag community.
Search for beloved Gastonia barber’s killer continues 3 years after his death
GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - Friday marks three years since a well-known Gaston County barber was shot and killed. Loved ones are holding out hope that John Moore’s killer will be identified and justice will be served more than 1,000 after he was found dead at a home on Allison Avenue.
Missing Charlotte Metro teen girl rescued from Illinois man’s home, police say
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (WBTV) - A 15-year-old girl missing from North Carolina since early July was rescued this week from the home of an Illinois man who’s accused of sexually abusing her. On Wednesday, July 24, law enforcement rescued the teenage girl from the Green Oaks, Illinois home of Andrew...
Fayetteville's Cape Fear Regional Theatre has big plans for expansion
The Cape Fear Regional Theatre in Haymount continues its extensive renovation project aimed at revitalizing and expanding the historic theater building, with plans to build a grand lobby and rooftop event space for live performances and parties. Ella Wrenn, managing director at Cape Fear Regional Theatre, said the $1 million Phase 1...
The truth behind the Fayetteville neighborhood rumored to be off-limits for soldiers
“Stay away from the Murch.” That's a phrase Crown Fried Chicken owner Tercel Walker said he's frequently heard around Fayetteville, warning people to avoid Murchison Road due to what he said is a misperception that the area is dangerous. At his restaurant in the historically Black corridor, Walker said he often encounters soldiers who...
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...
Gabe DeVoe visits Boys and Girls Club in Shelby
The Gabe DeVoe Foundation and its founder, Gabe DeVoe, recently brought a blend of activity and education to the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland County with a program called Books and Basketballs: Building Futures One Page at a Time. As someone who attended the Boys and Girls Club as a child, DeVoe...
Salisbury hosts meeting showing Main Street project plans, asking for comments through late August
SALISBURY — Dozens of people appeared at the Salisbury City Hall on Tuesday to learn about and comment on the conceptual plans for the “Reimagining Main Street” project. The city will be accepting comments either through email or mail until Aug. 20, said Sada Troutman, downtown development director for Downtown Salisbury, Inc. The pre-addressed form […] The post Salisbury hosts meeting showing Main Street project plans, asking for comments through late August appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Avelo Airlines to Expand Service at Concord Airport
On Wednesday, Avelo Airlines announced it will expand its network at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport this fall. Located just minutes from Charlotte, this expansion offers a convenient travel option for Queen City residents. According to WBTV, the expansion includes six new nonstop routes, marking Avelo’s largest network growth to date. Each...
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