The project would create 304 jobs within the first three years, paying an average wage of $40,560 for full-time employment, the draft agreement stated.
24 hours after a racist letter was sent targeting Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) new superintendent Earnest Winston -who is African American - school board chair Mary McCray is not taking this lightly.
Charlotte Fire Department and Piedmont Natural Gas officials came to a Ballantyne Homeowners Association meeting to talk about that explosion, and try to calm residents’ concerns.
More than 250 mass shootings have happened in America so far this year. That number is causing some to believe that gun violence should be considered a public health crisis.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Wende Kerl will not be charged in the death of 27-year-old Danquirs Franklin, who was fatally shot in a Burger King parking lot March 25.
Bank of America employees started moving into the building this week. Flanked by cranes and construction sites, the 33-story tower is a milestone in a changing Stonewall Street corridor.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden wants to keep Career Fairs going inside the jails. The Career Fair has been happening for years and McFadden wants to take it to the next level. So far this year there have been two Career Fairs inside the Mecklenburg County Jail.
A week after residents of the west Charlotte complex were told that they must leave within months or even weeks, tenants and housing advocates are raising concerns that without adequate time and resources, people will end up homeless.
Last week Philip Dubois announced he will retire at the end of next school year, on June 30, 2020. He sat down to talk with WBTV exclusively about his expectations for the future, and some of the highlights and horrific acts he has handled throughout his long career.
We asked Atrium Health Behavioral Health Psychiatrist, Dr. Cheryl Dodds, for advice on how we talk to our children about the recent mass shootings. It's also important to remind out kids of the safety measures in place, and why it is so important to follow instructions form teachers and principals.
Printful prints and ships products for online stores. The Latvian company announced the opening of a regional headquarters office in southwest Charlotte in 2016.
There's a unique 250 sq. ft. coffee shop that has opened in Indian Land along Hwy 521. It is called Burr and Berry. It is a drive-thru and walk-up coffee shop. There is none like it in Indian Land.
The Young Black Leaders Alliance (YBLA) has been in Charlotte for more than 13 years. It has helped many African American young males and females accomplish their goals and become leaders. This year YBLA is changing things up.
Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) District Board Chair Mary McCray calls new CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston solid and has no doubt he will do a good job. She believes he will offer the district stability and will restore confidence.
A kids carnival at the Botanical Gardens of UNC Charlotte will teach kids about carnivorous plants native to North Carolina. They'll get to look inside and see what types of bugs one plant has eated.
Leslie walked into the Asheville Humane Society July 24 with a question and a request: “Which two dogs have been here the longest, with the most special needs? I’m here to take them both home with me.”
The non-profit Assistance League Charlotte is holding their biggest one-day fundraiser this Saturday August 3 at 3405 South Tryon. The organization helps at-risk kids across Mecklenburg County. The 14th Annual Baubles and Bags Sale starts at 9:00 a.m. util 4:00 p.m.
Next month marks the sixth annual Black Breastfeeding Week, observed the last week of August. It’s an effort to raise awareness and highlight this disparity.
The letter says 78 of the 177 occupied units have expired or otherwise invalid leases and must be out in 30 days. All other tenants must leave by Dec. 31.
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The focus is a ten foot-wide path that will eventually go for miles from Lenoir-Rhyne University to the Catawba River at Highway 321 and connect via pedestrian bridge to the Winkler Park and the L.P. Frans Baseball Stadium.
Malcolm Graham is adding tennis tournament director to his title. His foundation - Cynthia Graham Hurd Foundation - named after his sister - is sponsoring Charlotte's Premier Amateur Tennis Championship. It takes place August 16-18.
The tunnel is meant to bring people from one side of traffic on Cannon Boulevard, safely to the other. But lately, there had not been much ‘safe’ about it.
We hope as forever family to help be the a part of that journey, to be as a compass to help her family and Riley find their journey to each other and ultimately, helping lead Riley home.
To recognize WBTV's 70th anniversary CBS This Morning host Gayle King flew in all the way from New York. She also took time to sit down one-on-one with WBTV News This Morning anchor Christine Sperow.
Hornets Hoops camps feature drills, skills contest, and competitive games with the aim of increasing the fundamental skills that come along with the sport, as well as promoting a fun and inviting atmosphere for boys and girls of all ages.
It’s very possible the next radio hit you hear in the car will be produced by a man right here in Charlotte. Jimmy Jones, whose stage name DJ Trizzy, says his dreams are now becoming a reality.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Urban League of Central Carolinas Teddy McDaniel is weighing in on economic mobility in Charlotte. He has been in Charlotte for two years and has noticed what's working and what's not working.
Rudy Bryant was all about the community and mentoring young men. He owned a semi pro basketball team based in Gastonia, where many of the players said he wasn’t just a friend, but more like family.
July 18 will be the day when tickets go on sale to win the St. Jude Dream Home. We've shown you the progress of the custom home as it's being built. WBTV's Christine Sperow is highlighting the town where YOU will eventually call home if you're name is drawn as the winner!
On Monday, July 15, 2019, WBTV News celebrated its 70th Anniversary! Join us as we take a look back at seven decades of being “On Your Side” across the Carolinas.
Rapinoe, a co-captain on the U.S. Women’s World Cup-winning team, will be in uptown this weekend in conjunction with Saturday’s International Champions Cup game between Arsenal and Fiorentina.
President Trump is moving forward with his plans to deport those who are undocumented. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents are set to carry raids starting Sunday in some of the country’s largest cities.
Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) Board of Education held a closed door meeting Friday discussing the job performance of CMS Superintendent Dr. Clayton Wilcox. The board has been spending time figuring out how to properly evaluate Charlotte’s top educator.
A national award given to the man and woman who raise the most money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has been granted to two Charlotteans following their fundraising efforts over the past year.
These men give credit to the rest of their team. A total of 84 firefighters with Charlotte Fire were working that day on the rescue, but over 100 were out there for support.
Preserving communities on Charlotte’s west side. Neighborhoods there have become increasingly vulnerable to gentrification. But - a new organization, WestSide Community Land Trust (CLT) is hoping to change that.
With football season in their sights, the Carolina Panthers will return to Charlotte’s very own Bank of America Stadium during the teams annual Fan Fest on August 2.
A Steak 'n Shake worker shot and killed when an armed gunman entered the restaurant is being hailed a hero for attempting to thwart a robbery attempt, saving others.
Atrium’s Levine Children’s Hospital is working to make medical procedures less stressful for kids by distracting them with engaging virtual reality. Children pop on goggles and are suddenly in another head space.
We are learning some school districts in our area do not fingerprint its employees while conducting their background checks. Union County Public Schools and Cabarrus County Schools say there is no policy on the books to say they have to fingerprint employees
Shane Sisco is not a professional cyclist. Not even close. He’s never done any road biking at all. Still, he is making plans to do 24 hours worth of it, or at least as much as he can, during this year’s 24 Hours of Booty ride in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte.
A baby shower is a celebrated tradition for moms-to-be. But for lower-income expectant mothers in our community, it's something they may not get the chance to experience. One Charlotte organization is changing that, one woman at a time.
