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Matthews teen, 16, reported missing
MATTHEWS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Matthews teen has been reported missing, according to police. Matthews Police are seeking 16-year-old Franklynn Kitchens, who was last seen Sunday, Oct. 6, in the 1300 block of Brittle Creek Drive, off South Trade Street. She is described as a Black female, approximately 5 feet, 3 inches tall, […]
Charlotte Motor Speedway and Rick Hendrick announce Ten Tenths Motor Club
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Speedway Motorsports and NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner Rick Hendrick announced the Ten Tenths Motor Club, a 100-acre complex designed for automotive and racing enthusiasts. The sprawling complex was designed to attract motorsports enthusiasts and manufacturers from around the world. Operated by Charlotte Motor Speedway's...
The Largest Black-Owned Dentistry In Charlotte, NC, Is Embracing The Latest Technology To Improve Patient Experience
Justin Harlow’s dental practice is expanding across Charlotte, NC. The dentist leads Harlow Dental, which offers cosmetic dentistry, invisible aligners, tooth extractions, dental implants, and porcelain veneers, among others. Per the company website, the clinic also has the latest technology to provide care for its patients. These improvements include digital X-rays that use less radiation.… Continue reading The Largest Black-Owned Dentistry In Charlotte, NC, Is Embracing The Latest Technology To Improve Patient Experience
Ahead of Milton's landfall, Charlotte's airport is seeing hundreds of flight cancellations
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Milton isn't expected to hit North Carolina, but the Charlotte area is still feeling the impacts. As of 10 p.m. Wednesday, 122 flights have been delayed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and 110 have been canceled. Most of the canceled flights are those to and...
1 injured, road closures due to Wilkinson Blvd. wreck
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – One person has been hospitalized and traffic is backed up due to an early morning wreck Wednesday along Wilkinson Blvd. in west Charlotte. The incident occurred near Wilkinson and Todd Road. Charlotte Airport said traffic delays were expected for visitors in the area due to Wilkinson being closed in both […]
Man shot after 'struggle' with officers faces firearm charge, CMPD says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has released the names of an officer and a suspect involved in a shooting on Oct. 3. Police said Officer Justin Blum shot Marcus Shankle, 34, on West Sugar Creek Road after a "brief struggle" happened between Shankle and CMPD officers. Shankle was seen with a firearm before officers approached him, CMPD said.
Wilkinson Boulevard reopens after crash near I-485
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wilkinson Boulevard is back open near Tuckaseegee Road after a crash, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. One person was hurt in the crash and was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, Medic said. The closure mostly impacted the stretch between Tuckaseegee and...
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