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North Carolina native Petey Pablo performed live at the Hornets home opener halftime show!

Buzz City is back! The vibes are high for the Charlotte Hornets’ home opener. Let’s go Hornets!

🔍 Who did it? Was it Chef White? Professor Plum? Colonel Mustard? Or was it YOU? You are cordially invited to Blume Studios for the newest immersive experience: CLUE: Murder on the Menu. The murder mystery comes to life complete with a 3-course-meal and clever cocktails. Throughout the dinner, you’ll be running around the manor, chatting with suspects and uncovering clues. PROTIP: Arrive early and you may interact with some of the suspects and you might just get some useful clues! 🔍 CLUE: Murder on the Mystery 🗓️ Now through December 6, 2026 📍Blume Studios

Let’s go Buzz City! Charlotte Hornets home opener is tonight at Spectrum Center and Naz Reid has a message for fans.

🐕 Meet ASPEN! This 6-month-old has a mountain of energy and is looking for an active family to take her home! She was bouncing around the WBTV studio and giving everyone hugs and kisses and inviting anyone who wants to play. If you want to adopt Aspen, come visit the Humane Society of Charlotte!

Counter-, which was awarded Charlotte's first Michelin star last year, is keeping its Michelin star for 2026 and remains North Carolina's only Michelin star. The Story of Mi Cariño earned Bib Gourmand recognition, while Lang Van retained its Bib Gourmand status. Albertine, L'Ostrica, Pump Social and Spaghett were added to the Michelin Recommended list. The restaurants were awarded Wednesday night at the Michelin Guide American South Ceremony.

Twenty-five people were indicted on Wednesday after 47 dogs and more than 17 pounds of drugs were seized in a major South Carolina operation dubbed “Duffle Bag Boyz.”

👀 There's a new menu at JINYA Ramen Bar that's exclusive to the SouthPark location in Charlotte!   Along with your favorite ramen, rice bowls and plates, JINYA Ramen Bar SouthPark has introduced their Beyond the Bowl menu.   These new items highlight premium ingredients like A5 Japanese Wagyu and Hokkaido scallops bringing upscale restaurant flavors to the comfort of JINYA Ramen Bar's casual comfort.   New items include:   ✔️ A5 Japanese Wagyu Slider ✔️ A5 Japanese Wagyu Gyoza ✔️ Shrimp Toast ✔️ LBD Sushi Roll: Spicy albacore, avocado, toro, crispy onion, serrano pepper, micro cilantro, garlic ponzu ✔️ Lime Sushi Roll: Spicy tuna, salmon, lime, sesame ponzu ✔️ Lemon Sushi Roll: Spicy salmon, avocado, soy paper, sliced salmon and marinated lemon, pine nuts and citrus soy sauce ✔️ Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi: Served with dry miso, yuzu citrus sauce and JINYA Spice Padre ✔️ E Tomo E Tomo E Tomorrow cocktail: Haku Vodka, St-Germain Elderflower, raspberry, hibiscus, lemon, cranberry and bubbles   The team is hoping to roll out their Beyond the Bowl menu to the Uptown Charlotte location soon!   📍 JINYA Ramen Bar SouthPark 4401 Barclay Downs Dr. Ste 134

A Mecklenburg County church was vandalized, and shots were fired early Sunday morning as hundreds of teens gathered, according to officials. Surveillance video shows gunshots ringing out in the Faith City Charlotte church parking lot around 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, sending people running for cover. Bishop Amere May said this was at least the fourth such incident at the church, and this one left the building with damaged windows.

Pinky up! Global pop sensation KATSEYE made their headlining Charlotte debut with a sold-out show at Spectrum Center. Fresh off their own Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut this past Sunday, KATSEYE brought the WILDWORLD Tour to the Queen City for the Carolina “Eyekons.” Daniel Avanzani, Megan Skiendiel, Lara Raj and Yoonchae’s journey to become KATSEYE was chronicled on the Netflix competition “Popstar Academy.”

A protester was escorted out of Vice President JD Vance’s rally in North Carolina on Monday after shouting, “Release the Epstein files!” Vance was interrupted midway through his Oct. 19 speech in Hendersonville — while discussing what he called a “corrupt far-left cartel that subjected the country to woke insanity for years” — when a protester shouting “Release the Epstein files!” and “God bless our children” was escorted out, prompting a response from the vice president.

Ed Sheeran performs The Loop Tour st Bank of America Stadium! The Charlotte show is one of the final stops in the US leg of the tour.

A local NAACP chapter responded Friday morning to racist texts tied to Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers, following the police chief’s press conference Thursday. During an Oct. 16 press conference, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP called for police to publicly identify six officers accused of sending racist text messages. The NAACP and community leaders said identifying the six officers is necessary to determine if anyone was unfairly targeted.

Ben Crump speaks 1-on-1 with WBTV regarding alleged racist text messages within CMPD

🍝 October 17 is National Pasta Day! We got to go inside the kitchen at Little Mama’s Italian in South Park to see what it takes to make fresh pasta for hungry customers every single day. Executive Chef Paul makes Fettuccine al Burro: a dish similar to Alfredo but done in a more traditional Italian style without the use of cream. From the fresh pastas made in-house every day to the imported Italian ingredients, Little Mama’s has been a Charlotte staple since it opened its doors in 2020. 🍝 Little Mama’s South Park 📍 4521 Sharon Rd.

Three Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers resigned after an internal investigation uncovered racist texts allegedly targeting Black residents. Chief Estella Patterson confirmed during a briefing Thursday, Oct. 15, that the officers resigned, calling the situation “deeply troubling.” She said six officers were involved in total, and an independent chain-of-command board unanimously recommended termination for the three who have not resigned.

The party is roaring on at THE GREAT GATSBY, the hit Broadway musical now playing at the Belk Theater through Sunday only! F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic tale is transformed to a glitzy Jazz Age spectacle on stage. Catch the glamor of the Roaring Twenties and the mysterious Jay Gatsby as he tries to win the heart of his lost love. Head over to @Blumenthal Arts for showtimes and ticket info!

Carowinds closes two rides after fatal roller coaster fall at Six Flags Over Georgia

Wegmans has officially opened its first Charlotte location in Ballantyne and the crowds have arrived!

Houston police searched UNC Charlotte camera network more than 183,000 times in three months

🔥 We’re burnin’ up for the Jo Bros! The Jonas Brothers return to the Spectrum Center for the “Burning Up Tour All Over Again!”

POV: you're walking into Charlotte's first Wegmans before anyone else 🛒 Opens Wed., Oct. 14 at 9 a.m.

We asked students at UNC Charlotte who they think is using the most data from the Flock cameras on campus. It's not who you think it is. Why are these agencies searching through Flock data from UNC Charlotte and what do they use it for? Watch or stream WBTV Investigates: Who's Flocking You Wednesday at 6am on WBTV, WBTV.com and the WBTV News app.

Brian Stephenson caught the incredible SpaceX launch this morning over Holden Beach! 😮🚀

The iconic mural which used to live in the atrium of CLT airport has been preserved and moved to Concourse D. Designed and created by sculptor George Greenamyer, the mobile features 16 flying machines including the Wright Brothers’ Flyer plus a central analog clock.

Riley Green in Charlotte? That’s right! The country star stopped by The Underground for an intimate concert as part of SiriusXM’s Play On Series. Riley performed songs from his new album “That’s Just Me” along with some of his greatest hits like “Chang My Mind.” The full live performance was later broadcast on SiriusXM’s channel The Highway. The concert was part of SiriusXM’s Play On Series, pairing live music with sporting events and offering fans up-close opportunities to their favorite music stars. Green also just revealed dates for his “That’s Just Me Tour.” While he won’t be making any stops in North Carolina, you can catch him in Greenville, South Carolina on May 1, 2027.

Drone footage reveals widespread flooding in Burke County after Hurricane Isaias

It’s almost here! The long-awaited Wegmans in Ballantyne is finally opening October 14, 2026. Take a look inside the massive grocery store where shoppers will soon be able to explore their wide array of fresh vegetables, Wegmans-branded products, dry-aged meats, deli, and, of course, their extensive prepared foods. And speaking of prepared foods, there are so many options. You’ll find sushi, a bakery, sub sandwiches, pizza, coffee, plus tons of grab-and-go options for anyone looking for a fast dinner after work. Are you excited for Wegmans to make its Charlotte grand opening??

Olivia Rodrigo kicks off night 1 of her sold out Charlotte shows at Spectrum Center!

Nothing like a W at home! #keeppounding