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ACC Kickoff Hub: Virginia Tech talks with the media on Tuesday
Charlotte, NC - On Monday, the Atlantic Coast Conference hosted the first day of the ACC Kickoff live from the Hilton Uptown Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. with Commissioner Jim Phillips followed by coaches and select student-athletes from Florida State, Georgia Tech, and SMU. On Tuesday, Brent Pry and Virginia Tech...
Total Growth: FSU representatives at ACC Kickoff reflect program's ability to develop in more ways than one
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sundays were for crying. Not necessarily because they were sad, although they probably were at least a little sad. Nor because they were mad, although anger to some extent probably played a role as well. But mostly, it's because they missed something. The day after games...
Driver leads police chase through Charlotte, scrapes by another car at airport
Deputies chased a stolen car Tuesday morning that was driving erratically through York County. The driver, who police said was a minor, led a chase into Charlotte where they drove in the wrong direction and even hit a car at the airport.
Heavy police presence in SW CLT after car chase ends at Olympic High School
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A heavy Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police presence was spotted after a car chase ended in southwest Charlotte Tuesday morning. Police told us they were “looking for someone” and to “avoid the area” near Olympic High School. The York County Sheriff’s Office said the chase...
Man killed after lightning strike sends tree crashing into apartment
“The first thing I said was, ‘Oh god,’” a neighbor said. “I know apartments the way they’re designed. I knew that was the bedroom." A man was killed after a tree collapsed on a Charlotte apartment early Monday morning, according to the Charlotte fire department.
NCDOT Asking For Public Feedback on $900 Million Independence Blvd. Project
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a meeting from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at East Mecklenburg High School Cafeteria, located at 6800 Monroe Road, Charlotte. This meeting aims to inform the public about the proposed project and gather input on the design. The current U.S....
Charlotte man accused of multiple armed robberies at Starbucks arrested
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man wanted in connection with the armed robbery of multiple Starbucks locations in Charlotte was arrested early Monday morning. Alex Cruz Monroy was charged with multiple counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon and attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon. Officials believe he may be...
300% rise in juveniles charged in homicides in this North Carolina city
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 […]
Famed chef Bobby Flay talks Charlotte plans
The 40-year restaurant industry veteran — a self-described burger guy — stopped in Charlotte recently to celebrate the grand opening of his namesake Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay. It’s a brand that Flay says is poised for growth via franchising.
CLT Airport Reports Significant Departure and Arrival Delays
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is facing substantial delays for both departures and arrivals due to adverse weather conditions, says WCCB. According to the airport’s tracking system, gate hold and taxi delays are currently averaging 15 minutes or less, while arriving flights are experiencing airborne delays of the same duration. Travelers are advised to check their flight status for updates.
USA Football hosts Flag National Team training camp at United States Performance Center in Charlotte, NC – July 26-28
USA Football, the governing body of American football in the United States and the organization responsible for fielding and leading the national flag football teams that represent our country in international competitions, will hold the second of three U.S. National Team Training Camp at the United States Performance Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from Friday, July 26 – Sunday, July 28.
Pineville police arrest man after woman reports assault on greenway
PINEVILLE, N.C. — A man is in jail and facing charges after allegedly assaulting a woman on a Pineville greenway Monday afternoon. A woman contacted police around 2 p.m. on Monday to report an assault on the greenway between Leitner Drive and Centrum Park in Pineville, according to a release from the Pineville Police Department.
Krispy Kreme sells majority ownership in Insomnia Cookies
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WGHP) — A popular North Carolina-based doughnut chain is making big moves in their investments. According to a news release from Charlotte-based Krispy Kreme, the company has sold a majority ownership stake in Insomnia Cookies, a cookie shop that advertises late-night cookie deliveries, to Verlinvest and Mistral Equity Partners. The company calls this […]
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