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For the holidays, CATS brings back chance of free bus ride

December 9, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Unsuspecting Charlotte bus riders could be treated to a free ride if they find the Charlotte Area Transit System’s holiday bus pull up to the curb at their bus stop. Throughout December, the bus will make unannounced appearances on existing bus routes and schedules.…

Fire at Lake Wylie marina

December 9, 2024

Firefighters are responding to a reported fire at a marina along Lake Wylie in Mecklenburg County. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A smoke plume can be seen rising over Lake Wylie and the Catawba River because of an apparent fire and reported explosion at Terry’s Marina along the lake.…

Man killed in west Charlotte crash

December 9, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man died after a single-car crash in west Charlotte on Sunday morning, according to a report from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. A 21-year-old driver in a black 2015 Chevrolet Camaro struck a tree on N. Sharon Amity Road around 3 a.m.,…

Monday marks 5 years since Scott Brooks was killed

December 9, 2024

Brooks’ Sandwich House was founded by CT Brooks in 1973. He eventually handed control over to his twin sons, Scott and David. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Monday, Dec. 9 marks five years since Scott Brooks, the co-owner of beloved Charlotte restaurant Brooks’ Sandwich House, was killed.…

James Dunmore set to face judge in Allisha Watts murder case

December 9, 2024

Investigators found Allisha Watts’ body near a cemetery in remote Montgomery County in August 2023. Dunmore was arrested the same day. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — James Dunmore, the man charged with killing Allisha Watts and dumping her body in a remote Montgomery County community in July 2023, is expected to appear in court on Wednesday. …

Charlotte City Council to discuss proposed changes to Charlotte Douglas flight paths

December 9, 2024

The decision is ultimately up to the FAA. If approved by the FAA, the plan will take two years to implement. Author: Destiny Richards, Julia Kauffman, James Brierton (WCNC) Published: 9:20 AM EST December 9, 2024 Updated: 9:20 AM EST December 9, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C.…

Person seriously hurt after shooting in north Charlotte

December 9, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was hurt in a shooting on North Tryon Street early Monday morning, according to Medic. It happened near the intersection of North Tryon Street and Dalton Avenue around 1 a.m. Medic said the person was taken to an area hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries. …

Dealership worker stabbed during test drive, woman arrested

December 9, 2024

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A car dealership employee was stabbed during a test drive Saturday, leading to multiple charges against a woman. Demika Porterfield, 52, is accused of attacking a Randy Marion Chevrolet employee with a knife while test-driving a 2024 Cadillac Escalade.…

Gastonia house fire claims woman’s life

December 9, 2024

Four other people in the house were not hurt, but a firefighter and an officer had minor injuries. GASTONIA, N.C. — A woman was killed in a house fire in Gastonia over the weekend, according to the Gastonia Fire Department. The fire broke out in the 4400 block of Grier Street around 11:30 a.m.…

Charlotte Country Day School administrator charged in sex assault investigation

December 9, 2024

Scott Waybright faces 10 counts in connection with the investigation, detectives said. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A recently fired administrator at Charlotte Country Day School is facing nearly a dozen charges related to secret peeping, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said. Detectives were contacted by Charlotte Country Day School about suspected crimes by its assistant head of school, Scott Waybright, on Nov.…