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Charlotte's Steak 48 makes OpenTable's list of top 100 restaurants in America

December 7, 2022

While its sister locations in Arizona also made the list, Steak 48 is the only one representing Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte restaurant is among the top 100 across the US as selected by OpenTable diners. On Wednesday, the restaurant reservation service announced Steak 48 made the cut as one of the most beloved eateries in the country.…

Multi-million dollar settlement reached with Tepper company from botched Panthers project, York County says

December 7, 2022

The money has been in escrow for several months as the saga around the would-be Panthers HQ project continued. YORK COUNTY, S.C. — The York County, South Carolina government has announced a resolution on a settlement with a David Tepper-owned company in the fallout of the failed building project that would have seen the Carolina Panthers headquartered in the city of Rock Hill.…

CMPD officer charged with DWI

December 7, 2022

Officer Peter Lombardo reportedly blew a 0.17 during a breathalyzer test after his CMPD squad car was found parked on the shoulder of I-277 early Wednesday morning. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer was arrested with DWI early Wednesday morning, Chief Johnny Jennings announced. …

12 jurors have been seated in CMPD officer trial

December 7, 2022

Now that 12 jurors have been seated, attorneys will now pick two alternates, just in case anything were to happen to someone who has already been selected. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Twelve jurors have now been selected in the trial against Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer Phillip Barker.…

'That'll be justice for us,' Shanquella Robinson's sister says ahead of Charlotte rally

December 7, 2022

Robinson’s death remains a mystery. Her tragedy has captured the hearts of communities beyond the Queen City, with her death making national headlines. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The community will gather Saturday afternoon to hold a rally for Shanquella Robinson, the 25-year-old Charlotte woman who mysteriously died in Cabo San Lucas during a Mexico trip with friends.…

Salisbury woman wins $1M Powerball prize

December 7, 2022

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Lisa Best found out her best shot at a Powerball lottery prize cost her only $2 at a gas station in November. The Salisbury mom picked up a Quick Pick ticket from the Sheetz station in Troutman on Nov.…

Amid recession fears, UNC Charlotte economist releases forecast for 2023

December 7, 2022

One of North Carolina’s top economists just released his forecast for 2023 amid fears of a nationwide recession as inflation continues to climb. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As concerns over a potential recession continue to grow, a UNC Charlotte economist said North Carolina didn’t experience a recession this year and might not see one next year, either. …

School lunch debt continues to rise in the Carolinas

December 7, 2022

Many students’ parents fall in the middle of making too much money to qualify for free school lunches but not enough to pay for school lunches every day. MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — In North Carolina school lunch debt has topped more than a million dollars in just the first few months of school.…

Santa Claus ready to pose with your pretty pets for a good cause

December 7, 2022

They are offering portrait sessions every 30 minutes on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Humane Society of Charlotte is kicking off the holiday season with Santa Paws on Saturday, Dec.…

Rock Hill Police searching for suspect accused of burglarizing pharmacy

March 16, 2021

Police posted a video of the burglary on their YouTube page and are hoping someone can identify the suspect.…