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Front Porch, the organizer of Front Porch Sundays, is leaving Atherton after roughly a decade. Organizers will announce a new Charlotte location soon and plan a housewarming April 4, 2026.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A federal judge sentenced Rusty Joseph Whittaker to 30 years after a jury found he traveled to Charlotte to sexually exploit a child; the judge also ordered 10 years supervised release and sex‑offender registration.
A Monroe officer stopped a 12‑year‑old driving an SUV to school after spotting a fake plate; a school resource officer escorted the child and social services were notified.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Tysinger Road in Davidson County will be closed for pipe replacement from Feb 23 to Mar 13 as advised by NCDOT.
Food & Drinks in ...
Triveni will open a Waxhaw shop with a food court and bakery this Saturday, adding a full Indian grocery option to the southern Charlotte suburbs.
Weather & Environment in ...
Breezy, unusually warm midweek in Charlotte with gusts near 30 mph. Rain returns Saturday night and colder air follows Sunday.
A federal judge sentenced Andrew Marquis Jackson to 394 months after a jury convicted him in a 2023 string of Charlotte armed robberies that targeted local stores.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested Dwayne Mungo and seized narcotics and cash during a bust in Steele Creek Division, aimed at reducing drug-related violence.
A traffic stop near Exit 27 on I-40 turned into a high-speed chase when the driver sped off and dragged a Haywood County deputy; two people have been arrested.
A crash at Lawyers Road and Split Oak Drive Monday night left one person dead, officials say. CMPD detectives have opened an investigation.
Mild Tuesday with highs near 64°F and isolated morning fog. Rain returns late this week with breezy conditions and a warm spike midweek.
Sports in ...
Scotland is reportedly set to use Charlotte FC’s Atrium Health Performance Park as its U.S. base for the 2026 World Cup, with an announcement expected soon.
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced lane and ramp closures on U.S. 421 southbound for concrete repairs, affecting traffic in Forsyth County.
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