Queen City News

A crash on Interstate 85 North in northeast Charlotte caused heavy traffic backups towards Concord on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred between 2:20 p.m. and 3:35 p.m., with traffic congestion extending beyond Mallard Creek Church Road and affecting southbound lanes at Concord Mills Boulevard.

Residents of Steele Creek are living in fear due to a roundabout that has caused dozens of crashes. A Charlotte city spokesperson stated that a developer built the roundabout at the intersection.

A new poll by Queen City News and Emerson College shows no clear frontrunner in the race to replace Lindsey Graham in the South Carolina Senate, with Congressman Ralph Norman having the highest support among candidates.

A previously convicted man was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for firearm possession. The case, unrelated to a murder accusation, involved Jeremy Thrasher, who was found guilty by a Mecklenburg County jury.

Police arrested 12 juveniles and issued citations after a teen takeover at the University City Boardwalk in Charlotte, N.C. The event involved approximately 200-300 youths, with law enforcement receiving prior notice of the planned gathering.

The family of John Luke Moore, a slain Gastonia barber, is using billboards to seek justice in his five-year-old cold case. He was shot and killed during a home invasion in July 2021, and his murder remains unsolved.

A man was arrested in Albemarle, N.C., following a shooting that injured two men. Police responded to a report of an armed individual in the 1400 block of Inger Street around 12:52 p.m. and found two men seriously injured.

Kim Moore described her experience being lifted into the air by an EF-1 tornado that struck her Cleveland County yard. The tornado quickly picked up her camper during the storm, as recounted in a QUEEN CITY NEWS report.

The race for a North Carolina U.S. Senate seat remains closely watched as candidates Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley made campaign stops in the Charlotte area, accusing each other during events in Anson and Union counties.

A man was killed and another injured in a head-on crash in Lincoln County, North Carolina, near Long Circle on NC 27. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the incident involving a 2001 Ford Expedition around 11:15 a.m.

Fourteen Charlotte-Mecklenburg School graduates joined city departments in Charlotte, N.C. on signing day, including roles in aviation, transportation, and the fire department. A city official emphasized their potential to become future leaders in various roles.

Residents in Anson County, N.C., are being urged to conserve water following a major water main break on Highway 74 East near the Wade Mill area. The Anson County Water Department reports crews are working to repair the break, while officials ask for reduced water usage.

Federal agents, including the ATF, seized 140 firearms in Lincoln County, North Carolina, as part of an investigation into an attempt to traffic weapons to a Mexican drug cartel.

One year after a deadly nightclub shooting in Uptown Charlotte, families of victims remain without an arrest. Nekisha Cosey, mother of 27-year-old Gabriel Lee, describes him as the light of her life.

A section of Lancaster Avenue in Monroe, Union County, N.C., will close to through traffic from July 6 to August 24 for a sewer project. The City of Monroe announced the closure between Parker Street and South Branch Street.

Artificial intelligence has increased demand for data, leading to rapid expansion of data centers in the Carolinas. These centers already account for 4.4% of U.S. electricity usage, with projections suggesting further growth.

Robert Harrington was appointed interim mayor-elect of Charlotte after being selected through council interviews and votes. He emphasized affordability as the city's biggest issue during his interviews.

Experts in Charlotte, N.C., are raising concerns about the disposal of GLP-1 injection pens as the use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound surges. Studies estimate roughly 12% of U.S. adults are using these medications, prompting questions about post-use waste management.

North Carolina state agencies are preparing to comply with ICE following a new law passed via override. The Highway Patrol was contacted for clarification but did not respond by Thursday.

Charlotte's city council approved a 'fare ambassador' program to enforce light rail ticket compliance by deploying uniformed inspectors. The initiative aims to ensure passengers have paid for their rides.

U.S. Highway 601 North at Brief Road in Union County, N.C., is closed due to a deadly collision. Deputies confirmed the closure, but details about injuries or the crash's cause remain limited as investigations continue.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is holding a transportation job fair to recruit bus drivers and technicians for the upcoming school year. Applicants can meet hiring managers and apply on-site. The district aims to avoid delays in school bus services.

A serious crash on N.C. 73 near Stanley McElrath Road in Huntersville, N.C., caused major traffic backups Tuesday afternoon. Emergency responders, including firefighters and Medic, arrived at the scene around 3:55 p.m. to address the incident.

Sadie Johnson, the newborn daughter of a Gaston County police officer, required a life-saving transplant due to a rare diagnosis. The community has rallied around the officer and her daughter as she remains by Sadie's side hundreds of miles from home.

Nexstar Media Group organized its annual Founder’s Day of Caring event, sending employees to volunteer in communities nationwide, including Queen City News' initiative to wrap over 6,000 diapers for Charlotte families.