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Even during the All-Star break, South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson can't stop winning awards
A'ja Wilson has won just about every accolade possible during her basketball career. While playing for Dawn Staley's South Carolina basketball team, Wilson was the National Player of the Year and a National Champion, and she has won two MVPS and two WNBA Finals titles since becoming a professional. While...
I-77 reopened after 4-car crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A crash closed two lanes of Interstate 77 on Monday morning. The crash happened around 9 a.m. in the northbound lanes of mile marker 22.6, close to Gilead Road, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. [One dead, another seriously hurt after crash on I-77...
Simpson Appointed To New Post At UNCC
Serving as associate vice chancellor for student affairs. LINCOLN HERALD STAFF | Comments: 0 | Leave a comment. CHARLOTTE––Davidson College’s Dr. Denise Simpson has been appointed to a new post at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Possessed of some 20 years of relevant experience and...
News About Ovivo, Carollo Engineers, AqueoUS Vets and More
DSI/Dynamatic welcomed William C. Mammen Jr. as its director of engineering, where he will be responsible for the development and sustainability of all products while also supporting business and investment strategies for Dynamatic. Prior to...
Trees down across the Triangle Monday morning after early morning storms
Storms knocked down trees across the Triangle over the weekend and on Monday. The severe weather made a difficult situation even worse for a Garner family after a massive tree fell on their home over the weekend. On Monday morning, rain was pouring in through a gaping hole in the...
Juvenile crime continues to plague Charlotte: CMPD Midyear Crime Stats
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released its midyear crime stats on Monday. Overall crime, calls for service, arrests, and overall interactions are all up. Most troubling is violent crimes, which are up 8% year-over-year. CMPD cited that one of the reasons for this is Charlotte being ‘one of the most rapidly growing cities […]
Jason: UNC's Top 10 Players in 2024
Ranking the best players on North Carolina's roster based off an extensive offseason evaluation by Inside Carolina's scouting expert. Inside Carolina scouting expert Jason Staples spent the offseason closely reviewing last season's game film and his notes from the spring in order to evaluate the 2024 North Carolina roster. He's authored detailed scouting reports for every returning player on the team expected to be a significant contributor this season -- subscribers can access them all by clicking here.
Charlotte-based free mobile library makes books more accessible
Books on the House is a nonprofit book collective making reading accessible to people in the Charlotte-area.Why it matters: "If you want to succeed, you read," executive director Kat Varner tells Axios. Context: Varner co-founded Books on the House with her former mentee, Jesse Brown, in 2023. With a shared value for reading and sustainability, the two came up with the idea for a free bookmobile full of recycled books. What they're saying: "Growing up, I didn't have the opportunity to access books like other kids did or participate in book fairs," Jesse Brown, co-founder and director of outreach...
Monday Outlook: Spotty showers plague the forecast in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Spotty Showers and Afternoon Storms will plague the forecast as we kick off this new Work Week. Look for low 60s and mid to upper 60s to start off the day with partly to mostly cloudy skies locked in. Morning showers will also start the work week as overnight rain […]
NoDa to Open New Grocery Store
A new Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store is set to open in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood, bringing excitement to local residents who will soon have a convenient shopping option within walking distance. According to WCCB, this will be the areas first grocery store within walking distance. It will be located...
Making up for May: Kyle Larson, Hendrick savor Brickyard redemption moment with Indy fans
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The last time that Kyle Larson had a special orange-white-blue paint scheme on his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, he was suiting up and showing up to Charlotte Motor Speedway, fresh from Indy in his weather-altered bid for a Memorial Day double. Rain delayed his Indianapolis 500 run and his arrival in Charlotte. He never turned a lap in the Coca-Cola 600 when storms halted the 1,100-mile attempt.
Social Media Is Pissed Off With Hornets Star Miles Bridges Over His 3-Word Response To Domestic Violence Allegations
In June 2022, Charlotte Hornets star player Miles Bridges was charged with domestic violence allegations for hitting his ex-girlfriend Mychelle Johnson in front of their two children. The 26-year-old forward had previously faced charges of misdemeanor child abuse and damaging personal property, but these charges were later dropped due to lack of evidence.
Man accused of breaking mosque windows in Gastonia
GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - A man was charged after allegedly breaking three windows at a mosque in Gastonia Sunday evening. According to a police report filed in Gastonia, 32-year-old Nathan Reynolds Webster was arrested and charged with breaking three windows at the Islamic Society of Gastonia on Titman Road. Reports...
Gastonia Police Arrest Two Suspects Charged with Armed Robbery Following "High-Risk" Operation
Two individuals were taken into custody in Gastonia following the execution of a search warrant deemed "high-risk" by law enforcement—a move resulting from an armed robbery investigation. According to WSOC-TV, the suspects, identified as John Biggers and Devon McCollough, are accused of orchestrating a robbery in the Poston Circle vicinity; however, specific details surrounding the timing of the alleged crime were not disclosed by the Gastonia Police Department.
Gastonia leaders extend $15,000 lateral hiring bonus to include South Carolina officers
Gastonia leaders recently approved the expansion of a lateral hiring bonus that was originally established in April to bring experienced North Carolina police officers to the city. The program will now extend a $15,000 hiring bonus to experienced South Carolina officers that join the department, which City Council hopes will help fill more vacancies, according to Councilwoman Jennifer Stepp. ...
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