Month: October 2025

crime

Biscuitville fire caused by illegal fireworks, investigation shows

October 7, 2025
Union County Fire Marshal’s Office and Sheriff’s Office are investigating the fire. INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — The Stallings Fire Department put out a fire at the Indian Trail Biscuitville in Union County around midnight on Monday, Oct. 6.  The Union County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Union County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the fire soon after.…
elections

Hickory, Richmond County municipal elections today

October 7, 2025
HICKORY, N.C. — Several counties and municipalities across the state are holding municipal elections today, Oct. 7.  In Hickory, voters are choosing Alderman – Ward 5. The candidates are Arnita M. Dula, Kevin Gaylord, Joshua Ledford, Taylor Newton Lelewski and David Zagaroli. …
Business

Packaging company to create over 100 jobs in Rock Hill

October 7, 2025
Pratt Industries makes custom packaging like boxes, paper bags and more. YORK COUNTY, S.C. — Pratt Industries, a packaging manufacturer, is investing $92.5 million to expand its York County operations with a new facility.  The expansion will bring 116 jobs to Rock Hill and York County.…
forecast

Warm and humid again on Tuesday

October 7, 2025
Rain is expected on Wednesday, with a late-week cool-down. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tuesday: Warm and humid with partly sunny skies and a few very isolated showers. Highs will be in the low 80s, and the chance of an isolated shower is just 20%. …
home

Huntersville road closed due to gas leak

October 7, 2025
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Eastfield Road in Huntersville is closed due to a natural gas leak.  The gas leak is due to construction cutting a natural gas line, Huntersville Fire Department said.  The gas leak occurred at the intersection of Eastfield Road and Bryton Corporate Center Drive near North Mecklenburg High School. …
Food

Whataburger opens in Mooresville

October 7, 2025
Not to be confused with What-A-Burger, also in Mooresville. MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A Texas-based fast food burger chain is officially opening on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. Whataburger has been cooking up locations across the state and all over the Charlotte metro area in the past year.…
crime

Shooting in west Charlotte deemed a justified homicide, CMPD says

October 7, 2025
It happened around 1 a.m. on Sunday, September 7, along Queen City Drive. The department made the announcement on Tuesday regarding the shooting on Queen City Drive that unfolded on Sunday, September 7. Police said the determination came as a result of continued investigation and consultation with the District Attorney’s Office.…