Charlotte’s Albemarle Corp has just agreed to pay $218 million to settle claims of bribing government officials in multiple countries. In their settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Albemarle admitted that between 2009 and 2017, they bribed numerous government officials to secure business … [Read more…]
In the early hours of the morning, gunfire could be heard through the streets up Uptown Charlotte. According to CMPD, officers responded to the scene on N. Tryon St between 5th and 6th at 2:25 am. No victims were immediately found, but later in the morning, police discovered that 4 individuals … [Read more…]
This morning, an armored truck crashed and spilled a full load of cash onto North Charlotte’s Sunset Road. The incident led to significant traffic delays around the area, especially near the intersection of Sunset and Reames roads near Interstate 77. Charlotte’s Fox 46 News confirmed that an armored truck and at … [Read more…]
Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is coming to the Charlotte area today to hold a rally in Tega Cay. The local branches of Reaganites and Mom’s for Liberty will be introducing the Florida Governor tonight at 5:30pm at the Glennon Center (15083 Molokai Dr). Tickets for tonight’s event are free and can be found … [Read more…]
Vice President Kamala Harris will be flying to Charlotte on Air Force Two next week to give a speech at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. According to a press release from the White House, the Vice President will be arriving on June 24th to speak about the reversal of Roe v. Wade. … [Read more…]
Charlotte was the second most competitive rental market in the Southeast in 2023, surpassing metro areas like Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; or Charleston. It ranked 40th among the hottest markets of the year with a Rental Competitivity Index (RCI) of 54. However, finding an apartment in Charlotte was a bit easier this year than it was … [Read more…]
Sean and Monica Williams, a Black couple from Charlotte, experienced a racially motivated incident at their Conway, South Carolina vacation home. A neighbor dispute involving racial slurs escalated to a cross being burned in their yard. The couple’s home is located on Corbett Drive in Conway. FBI investigating cross burning at … [Read more…]
Duke Energy has just announced plans to increase rates for all customers in the greater Charlotte region in a staggered way over the next three years. The plan was recently approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission to allow Duke Energy to increase rates by a total of 14.6%. The additional … [Read more…]
A high-speed police chase just ended in a crash near the intersection of I-77 and 160 in Fort Mill and the apprehension of 4 individuals. Expect heavy traffic delays near exit 85 on I-77 North and along 160 near the I-77 onramp. A police helicopter is still circling the scene, but … [Read more…]
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has announced that its 2024 ACC Baseball Championship will be held in Charlotte next spring. The tournament is scheduled to take place at Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte from May 21st through the 26th. “The Charlotte Knights are looking forward to hosting the 2024 ACC Baseball … [Read more…]