2023 – Pride Magazine

Charlotte rezoning requests in 'gray area' as city looks to resolve policy map inconsistencies, councilman says

October 3, 2023

Hundreds of rentals off Rea Road are just one proposal in the ‘gray area,’ Councilman Ed Driggs said as the city works to correct inconsistencies in rezoning policy. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The city of Charlotte continues to modify newly adopted rezoning rules that have created some confusion around the development approval process.…

NC DMV commissioner asking for eCourts system delay

October 3, 2023

The new system is scheduled to roll out on Oct. 9 after months of delays. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A digitalized computer system for court filing is set to begin in North Carolina this month, but a state leader is pleading with administrators to delay the launch.…

North Carolina's Patrick McHenry named speaker pro tempore of US House

October 3, 2023

McHenry represents North Carolina’s 10th congressional district, which includes Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Catawba, and Iredell counties. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., has been named the temporary speaker of the U.S. House after the ousting of Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, from the top job.…

Attorney General Josh Stein visits Charlotte to discuss Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 3, 2023

Experts say there are many reason victims may not come forward. One reason is stigma, but also the psychological, financial, and emotional ties they have with their CHARLOTTE, N.C. — State and local officials gathered Tuesday in Charlotte to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month.…

CMS parents concerned over bus route change

October 3, 2023

WCNC Charlotte reached out to CMS about the route change and were told the district is looking into the change. MATTHEWS, N.C. — Some parents in Matthews have an issue when it comes to a school bus route in their neighborhood.…

'Everybody wants to help each other': Trish Yearwood, Garth Brooks leading Carter Work Project in Charlotte

October 3, 2023

The country music superstars are here to lend their voice and muscles to Habitat for Humanity’s Carter Work Project CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project to benefit Habitat for Humanity has chosen Charlotte for its 2023 building, bringing in hundreds of volunteers to build 23 new homes at a development near the city’s airport. …

York house fire claims 3 lives, including 2 young children

October 3, 2023

According to a release from the coroner’s office, the youngest victim was just 2 years old. YORK, S.C. — A house fire that tore through a home in York on Sunday claimed three lives according to the York County Coroner’s Office.…

MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Donate books to children in need

October 3, 2023

Each month WCNC Charlotte highlights a nonprofit making a difference in our community. Join us in supporting their cause. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Purchase books to donate to children in need An estimated 60,000 children in Charlotte don’t have access to books to help them grow academicly.…

Middle school student used pepper spray during fight on school bus, district says

October 3, 2023

Medic was called to the scene out of an abundance of caution, CMS said. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A student used pepper spray during a fight on a Charlotte-Mecklenburg school bus on Tuesday morning, the district told WCNC Charlotte. The bus was going to Ranson Middle School in northwest Charlotte, CMS said.…

State troopers find dozens of stolen phones linked to Ohio music festival in Iredell County

October 3, 2023

Four people were arrested after North Carolina state troopers found over 150 stolen phones linked to an Ohio music festival. IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — Four people from Florida were arrested after North Carolina state troopers found more than 150 stolen cellphones inside their vehicle during a traffic stop on Interstate 77 in Iredell County last week, the Highway Patrol confirmed. …