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Family, friends of Glandina Dixon gather for a candlelight vigil in her honor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - On Saturday, Aug. 24, family and friends of 47-year-old Glandina Dixon gathered for a candlelight vigil. The vigil was organized by Mothers of Murdered Offspring (MOM-O). Officials say Dixon was violently killed last Saturday inside of a QuikTrip restroom by 53-year-old Sam Roary Jr. Investigators say...
Suspect charged in decades-old fatal hit-and-run cold case in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Closure has finally come in a decades-old Uptown Charlotte fatal hit-and-run case, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police announced on Friday. Officers responded to calls regarding the incident on Friday, December 9th, 1989 at the intersection of 5th Street and North Tryon. 52-year-old Ruth Buchanon was found suffering from injuries and was transported to […]
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 […]
Elon Welcomes Queens for Sunday Showdown At Rudd Field
Elon, N.C.- The Elon Phoenix (1-0) return to the pitch after a ten-day absence to host the Queens University of Charlotte Royals (2-1) Sunday night. The two will meet for the first time since 1997 when the two collide at 7 pm on Rudd Field. The Phoenix looks to make...
NC A&T Student Dead After Shooting At Apartment Complex Near Campus
GREENSBORO, N.C. — One person was killed in a shooting on Spring Garden Street Thursday night (Aug. 22), the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) reports. According to a press release, GPD, Greensboro Fire, and Guilford County EMS responded to the 2800 block of Spring Garden Street near Campus Crossing Apartment Complex about an aggravated assault around 9:10 p.m. on Thursday.
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.
Bills vs Panthers 31-26: Buffalo's defense gets smoked, but offense makes it close
The Buffalo Bills closed out the preseason with a 31-26 loss to Carolina Panthers. Running back Frank Gore Jr. was the biggest star for Buffalo, rushing for 101 yards and a touchdown. Only time will tell if it was good enough to cement a spot on the 53-man roster. The Bills’ backup defense...
Davidson Police ask for help identifying burglary suspects
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Davidson Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two burglary suspects who are on the run. A security alarm rang out from a home on Woodland Trails Drive on Friday night around 9:30 p.m. Officers said a forced entry had been made into the house.
Cresswind Charlotte sells 750th home
CHARLOTTE – Cresswind Charlotte is 90% sold with the sale of its 750th home, according to Kolter Homes. Cresswind Charlotte is the builder’s debut active adult community in the greater Charlotte market. It has won awards, including the 2023 Active Adult Community of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte.
Sign up now for free fall flowers at Lowe’s
Lowe’s is welcoming fall and thanking customers with a giveaway perfect for gardeners and flower lovers. Just be sure to reserve your spot now, so you don’t miss out. On Sept. 13 and 14, 2024, Lowe’s is giving away a FREE fall flower from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day at participating locations. (The giveaway is not available in Alaska or Hawaii.) Flower selection may vary by location.
Charlotte felon arrested after marijuana, gun found inside car in Lee County, deputies say
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) – A convicted felon is facing several charges after being found with marijuana and a gun during a traffic stop in Lee County on Thursday, deputies said. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies pulled over a car driving on McNeill Road in Sanford. During the traffic stop, deputies found nearly one pound of marijuana, THC edibles, a firearm, along with items of paraphernalia, the sheriff’s office said.
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