Ballantyne

A stabbing in Ballantyne injured one person seriously on Monday night around 10:30 p.m. at the 8500 block of Walsham Drive. This was the second stabbing reported in Charlotte that night, with the first occurring approximately 20 minutes earlier at a gas station on South Boulevard.

Two separate stabbings occurred in south Charlotte and Ballantyne Monday night, leaving two individuals hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The first incident happened at a gas station on South Boulevard around 10:20 p.m., while the second occurred on Walsham Drive just after 10:30 p.m. Authorities are investigating both cases.

BrickTop’s is opening a second location in Ballantyne, replacing the former Red Robin at 3415 Toringdon Way. The new restaurant, part of the 'BrickTops Ballantyne' land development plan, is scheduled to open in spring 2027 and will occupy a 0.38-acre outparcel at the retail center.

Hundreds protested the planned sale of the Morrison Family YMCA in Ballantyne to Moments of Hope Church, which aims to redevelop the site. The YMCA, which has hosted Forest Hill Church and serves as a community hub, will remain open until summer 2027 while transitioning ownership.

The Morrison YMCA in south Charlotte, NC, will close in summer 2027 after being sold for $42.5 million to a local church, causing frustration among members who feel unprepared for the change. Members expressed concerns about losing access to programs, gym facilities, and summer camps, while the YMCA stated plans to relocate services to nearby locations.

The Morrison YMCA branch in south Charlotte will be sold for $42.5 million to Moments of Hope Church and closed by summer 2027. The facility will remain operational until then, with members retaining access to other YMCA locations. The church plans to redevelop the property for community-focused initiatives, including potential educational and youth programs.