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A man is facing multiple charges after he slashed the tires of 40 vehicles in the parking lot of a Publix in Ballantyne on Saturday, May 3. Darren Anthony Ransom, 30, was arrested after witnesses reported he had been damaging vehicles for about 20 minutes at the Publix in Ballantyne Town Center. Police finally arrested […]
Despite widespread speculation that the Carolina Panthers might trade down, the team stayed put. Panthers selected Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-4, 219-pound standout becomes the second wide receiver Carolina has taken in the first round in back-to-back years, following Xavier Legette, who was […]
Charlotte has been ranked 44th in Niche.com’s 2025 list of the best cities to live in the United States, based on factors such as crime rates, public schools, and job opportunities. The city’s strong economy, diverse population, and cultural scene contribute to its appeal. Raleigh and Durham in North Carolina also made the top 50 […]
With the NFL Draft here, the Carolina Panthers are exploring several possibilities for their No. 8 overall pick. While general manager Dan Morgan has expressed openness to trading the selection, the team is still expected to make a first-round pick on Thursday night. Morgan made headlines in last year’s draft by moving up to select […]
Firefighters across North and South Carolina scrambled to contain more than 175 wildfires that erupted over the weekend, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds. The blazes forced evacuations in some areas as officials worked to protect homes and contain the flames. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday […]
Two Charlotte-area religious organizations are among 27 groups suing the Trump administration over its decision to revoke a policy that protected certain community spaces from immigration arrests. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, February 10, includes the African American Episcopal Zion Church, located on West Sugar Creek Road in Charlotte, and the Western North Carolina […]
A small earthquake rattled the northwestern part of South Carolina early Sunday morning. The 1.6-magnitude quake had its epicenter in Pickens County, roughly one mile east of Lake Jocassee, near Cane Creek Road. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor struck at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, at a depth of […]
February is Black History Month and all month long; we are Saluting Charlotte’s Black Excellence! We will honor and recognize some of the many people who are mentoring, inspiring, and paving the way for others, right here in Charlotte and the surrounding area. We recognize their contributions and accomplishments from music to business, activism to […]
The troubling trend of Kia and Hyundai thefts in Charlotte seems to be tapering off, but another vehicle brand is now emerging as a target. Why it matters: In 2024, Charlotte saw an 8% decrease in car thefts overall compared to the previous year, with thefts of Kias and Hyundais dropping by 15%. The […]
The Spectrum Center was buzzing with R&B love as Mary J. Blige’s highly anticipated For My Fans Tour rolled into Charlotte. The night kicked off with Grammy Award-winning artist Ne-Yo, whose smooth vocals and infectious energy set the perfect tone. Mario followed, reminding the crowd why he’s a staple in the R&B game with his […]
A group of Republican lawmakers in North Carolina has introduced a bill aimed at reducing the in-person early voting period for future elections. The proposal, filed on February 5 in the N.C. House of Representatives, seeks to shorten early voting by more than a week. If passed, the bill would push the start of the […]
A major drug bust in Chester County, South Carolina, has led to the seizure of enough illegal substances to potentially kill over 800,000 people. The bust, the largest in the history of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, took place on January 31 and resulted in the arrest of two individuals, Travaris and Lamonica Dixon. Authorities […]
