Summer Travel Up 14%; American Airlines Temporary Ticket Counter Relocation Begins July 9
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is experiencing its busiest summer travel period on record at the midway point of the season.
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GoFundMe Started For Family After Child Dies From Pool Accident
A GoFundme has been created for Wyatt Gordon, a boy who suffered a brain injury after Falling into a pool on the 4th of July.
Legacy Charlotte Restaurant To Close SouthPark Location
Harperβs Restaurant reluctantly announces that its final day of service at its SouthPark location will be July 20, 2024. The property owners of 6518 Fairview Road will demolish the building, forcing Harperβs to close and search for a new location.
Missing Plane Crashed In McDowell County Results In Three Deaths
A small plane was reported missing before being located near the McDowell and Rutherford County line and it has been confirmed that three people died in the accident.
Lake Norman Drowning Victim Identified
Miles Merritt, 27, of Charlotte, was found around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6th near an area called the Sandbar.
CFD: Lightning Strike Causes House Fire In North Charlotte
A lightning strike caused $82,000 in damage at a home in north Charlotte overnight, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Burn Ban Lifted In Alexander County
Due to the recent rain and rain forecasted this week, the burn ban in Alexander County has been lifted, effective immediately.
Life Skills Autism Academy Opens New Charlotte Location
The Academy utilizes ABA therapy to help get children ages 1 through 6 ready for an inclusive classroom environment.
Delays Hit Charlotte Fliers As Hundreds Of Thousands Return From Holiday Travel
Long waits and delays are hitting travelers flying into and out of Charlotte Douglas Airport.
More Greenways Could Come To Charlotte
Charlotte could soon have more greenways and updated parks, thanks to a partnership inspired by 2024's ParkScore where the Queen City ranked lower than average.
Man Killed In Boone After Striking A Deer
A man driving a four-wheeler was killed in Boone after hitting a deer on Saturday night.
One Hospitalized After Northeast Charlotte Shooting
One person is in the hospital following a shooting in northeast Charlotte early Sunday morning.
Travelers Returning Home From Holiday Trips Hit Delays At Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is packed with holiday travelers trying to get home. Unfortunately some are stuck waiting even longer as bad weather and crowds have caused delays.
Miles Bridges Re-Signs With Hornets On Three-Year Deal
Forward Miles Bridges is returning to the Charlotte Hornets on a three-year deal.
Two Injured In Northwest Charlotte House Fire
Two people were seriously injured following a house fire in northwest Charlotte overnight.
One Seriously Injured In Uptown Shooting
One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Uptown overnight.
Bouncer Says Teens Took Over Uptown On Fourth Of July, Police Step In As 'No Parents Around'
A crowd of more than 50 teenagers took over a street in Uptown Charlotte according to business employees who say they saw no parents with any of the underage celebrators.
Fundraiser Started For Family Of Toddler Killed In Morganton
The relatives of an 18-month-old child, who was hit and killed by a truck in Morganton on the 4th of July, created a GoFundMe to help the childβs family.
12 Arrested But No Major Incidents In 4th Of July Celebrations
Police arrested 12 individuals, including 10 juveniles, and seized one firearm, but no major incidents occurred during the 4th of July festivities in Uptown.
