Providence Road
Coverage of Providence Road in the Nexus archive.
- Charlotte Restaurant Week begins with heavy crowds at local barbeque joint
Charlotte Restaurant Week, also known as the Queen’s Feast, began with heavy crowds at The Smoke Pit, a local barbeque joint. The 10-day event from July 24 to August 2 features over 120 restaurants offering fixed-price meals, with The Smoke Pit manager Hannah Cripe expressing optimism about increased profits and staff preparation for busier seasons.
- Myers Park roadway closed due to downed utility pole
A roadway in Myers Park, Charlotte, was closed due to a downed utility pole. Providence Road at Portland Avenue between Colville and Cherokee Roads was blocked, causing traffic disruptions. No crashes or power outages were reported, and drivers were advised to use Randolph Road as an alternate route.
- 2 people rescued from burning apartment building in south Charlotte
Two people were rescued from a burning apartment building in south Charlotte early Tuesday. The fire occurred near International Drive and Providence Road, affecting six units, but no injuries required hospitalization. Firefighters controlled the blaze in 45 minutes, and the cause is under investigation.
- Firefighters tackle south Charlotte apartment fire
Firefighters rescued two people from an apartment fire in south Charlotte on International Drive near Providence Road around 1 a.m. Six units were impacted, and investigators are determining the cause.