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Uptown restaurant and nonprofit The King's Kitchen announced on Friday that it's closing, but the owner tells WCNC Charlotte its mission will live on at a new and exciting project at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center. The King's Kitchen was a staple on West Trade Street for nearly 15 years but had to close due to lack of foot traffic.   "It's a sad day, but it's a good day," Jim Noble, owner...

A text message claiming to be from the city of Charlotte’s parking services is urging people to pay "unpaid parking invoices." Several Charlotte residents told WCNC Charlotte they received the alert and wondered if it was a scam or a legitimate request.  WCNC Charlotte looked into it. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/verify/parking-scam-charlotte/275-858e3769-6d1f-4230-83b5-22822f31193...

One person is dead and two Charlotte firefighters have minor injuries after a 2-alarm fire at an apartment building on Park Road, Sunday. The fire broke out just before noon. Smoke was visible from the roof of the building. WCNC Charlotte's crew on the scene saw several emergency vehicles in the Crossing at Quail Hollow apartment complex. Richard DeVayne has the latest from the scene, including wh...

We are just five days from Christmas, and Friday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year. Whether you're driving or flying, plan to leave early because it will be busy.  WCNC Charlotte went to Charlotte Douglas International Airport early Friday morning, where lines are already building. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can star...

Rock Hill Schools says it's making administrative changes that will go into effect at the start of the 2025 school year. Officials explain the changes are happening so they can provide more funding for school-level positions instead. This change was initiated at the June school board meeting when a motion was made to “a proposed budget to restructure the district office organizational chart – so a...

A grieving mother is speaking out after the body of her 16-year-old son was found along a quiet road in Lincoln County over the weekend.   Edwin Morales' family created a makeshift memorial in the area where his body was found along Whitehouse Drive in Lincolnton on Sunday. The family is left with so many unanswered questions and is trying to wrap their heads around what happened to him.  Surround...

Tuesday, the Gastonia City Council is set to vote on a new crime-fighting tool that uses cameras and license plate readers to help police solve crimes faster. The project would be funded by a federal grant, and the police department said the system would allow officers to detect suspect vehicles in real-time, consolidate video feeds, and access a network of nearly 6,000 cameras shared across agenc...

Emergency crews battled a large fire at the Webb Road Flea Market in Salisbury early Sunday morning, officials said.   The Bostian Heights Fire Department responded to a reported fire at the market around 4 a.m. When crews arrived, they saw heavy smoke coming from one of the buildings.   Crews were able to extinguish the fire by 7:30 a.m. Joey Popp, the market's communications director, told WCNC...

Two people were seriously injured in separate shootings overnight in Charlotte. The first incident happened in Uptown, not far from Spectrum Center. The second shooting was on Nations Ford Road near I-77 in southwest Charlotte. Both victims suffered life-threatening injuries, according to Medic.  Meanwhile, President-elect Trump is preparing for his inauguration and second term in the White House....

In one of the biggest surprise coaching hires, NFL legend Bill Belichick was named the next head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels on Wednesday. Belichick, who won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, signed a five-year contract to replace Mack Brown, who was fired before the end of the 2024 season. Gov. Roy Cooper reacts to Belichick's hiring as pro and college fans are still stunne...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police announced a new initiative aimed at increasing the visibility of officers and reducing crimes in all parts of the Queen City.   The operation is a new take on Operation Heartbeat, which ran from 2022-23. As part of the program, officers will shine steady blue lights from police vehicles to increase visibility.   The initiative was renewed by CMPD's Central Division las...

A 12-year-old who was shot following a "large street fight" on Saturday evening has died, Monroe Police confirmed.   Monroe Police responded to a reported shooting on Skywatch Lane, which is just off MLK Jr. Boulevard, around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 7. When officers arrived, they found a 12-year-old who had been shot. The child, identified as Messiah Barrino, was taken to a Charlotte-area hospital where...

Charlotte city leaders are taking a big step to address air traffic near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which could mean more noise in some Charlotte neighborhoods.  WCNC Charlotte's Destiny Richards is breaking down what to expect from Monday's meetings.  WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from...

The championship game for the Atlantic Coast Conference has arrived. On Dec. 7, the Clemson Tigers will take on the Mustangs of Southern Methodist University, visiting from Dallas. The 20th Championship Game will kick off at 8 p.m. Eastern at Bank of America Stadium in Uptown Charlotte. The Tigers are ranked No. 12 nationally. Overall on the season, they're 9-3 and finished 7-1 in ACC play. SMU is...

Two people have died and a third person was hurt after a shooting at a smoke shop in Rock Hill, according to the Rock Hill Police Department. One person has been arrested.   Police responded to Budiman's Smokeshop & Art Gallery on Cherry Road around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday after reports that shots had been fired. As officers drove to the scene, they learned the suspect was a white man in a silver Dodg...

The Gastonia Police Department is looking to expand its surveillance capabilities with more cameras across the city.  The agency tells WCNC Charlotte that having these cameras and advanced technology throughout the city will not only help solve crimes, but also prevent them from happening. This proposal also aligns with the department’s efforts to build its real-time crime center. Read more: https...

Any time there's a chance for snow in Charlotte, it's all about timing. Is it cold and wet enough at the same time? Is the air too dry? We've examined those questions during Weather IQ, and the math worked out Monday overnight to bring Charlotte its first snow since 2022. From Monday evening through early Tuesday morning, the atmospheric conditions were favorable for a few snowflakes.  Even with a...

A violent holiday weekend in Charlotte saw the Queen City pass a grim milestone. We're now at 100 homicides for the year with a whole month to go. This surpasses last year's total of 95 homicides. Richard DeVayne shares the latest on the investigations and what detectives hope will lead to less violence in Charlotte moving forward.  READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/deadly-shootin...

Is Black Friday still as popular as it used to be?  Let's connect the dots.   Holiday shopping fever began in 1924 with the original Christmas ad - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - kicking off the holiday shopping season. The term "Black Friday" didn't enter the national conversation until the late 1980s, when retailers turned it into an unofficial holiday. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/arti...

What began as a creative marketing idea has evolved into one of the nation’s most beloved holiday celebrations, featuring giant balloons, star-studded performances, and millions of viewers each year. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an iconic American tradition, made its debut on November 27, 1924.   Originally called the Macy’s Christmas Parade, the event was created by Macy’s employees to cel...

Concerns are growing over safety in Uptown Charlotte, with business owners and neighbors saying they don't feel safe. Now, city leaders are taking action to fix the problem. WCNC Charlotte's Richard DeVayne shares the details you need to know from Monday night's meeting.  WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you...

Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage in North Carolina, which a spokesperson said began Monday morning. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-airport-wor...

While some neighbors in western North Carolina are still picking up the pieces after Helene , others have nothing left to grab. It's a weakness that has a community praying for them, but others preying on them. "They don't have safe housing or access to clean food and water," saidRita Sneider-Cotter, the executive director of Our Voice in Asheville. FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/lo...

Thursday marks two years since missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari was last seen in public. The last known video of her was taken around 5 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2022, and shows then 11-year-old Madalina getting off her school bus. It took her parents three weeks to report her missing. Here's what we know: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/madalina-cojocari-two-years-last-seen-corn...

North Carolina Republican lawmakers voted to approve what they called a Helene relief bill Tuesday, which mostly contained unrelated provisions aimed at stripping power from the governor, attorney general and other incoming Democratic leaders. The effort comes on the heels of victories in the 2024 elections by Democratic Governor-elect Josh Stein and Democrat Jeff Jackson, the congressman who won...