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Housing market rebounds during the spring in Charlotte
This spring truly lived up to its name in the Charlotte housing market with new sales emerging after years of dormancy. Charlotte Realtors Association President Eric Lucher said Charlotte homes sales in April were up 35 percent over last year. But it's interesting, he says, that the average sale price ...
Rumors spread about potential move of fall NASCAR race
The billionaire owner of Charlotte Motor Speedway says he wants to move one of the track's major races to Las Vegas, and now everyone is asking if it's just talk or a serious attempt to move a NASCAR race out of the home of NASCAR. Bruton Smith is threatening to ...
'Bring Back the Buzz' gives hope to Bobcats fans for name change
Soon, when the Charlotte Bobcats take the floor, they could have a new name and a new look. The Bobcats said Michael Jordan will make a major announcement at the arena at 6 p.m. Tuesday, and everyone is expecting it will be a plan to bring back the buzz. CBS ...
Family says they were erroneously evicted from home
Frank Cole was shocked to get a call from his wife in tears Thursday. She explained that sheriff's deputies were at their rented home in west Charlotte and were forcing them to get out. "The sheriff was giving her five minutes to pack some things and leave and apparently, we've ...
Whistleblower 9: New grading practice could boost students' grades
A Whistleblower 9 investigation uncovered a new grading practice in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Some people are complaining that it skews the numbers to boost the graduation rate. A letter obtained by Channel 9 states the principal at one high school is telling teachers to change the entire grading scale. The ...
Developer plans new office space in Uptown Charlotte
A developer is planning to build a brand-new office building in Uptown. The space will go above the parking deck next to the Westin Hotel. It's the first major office development announced in uptown in six years. It could be the first of many plans in a part of town ...
Mecklenburg Co. weathering changes with manager's firing
Chair Pat Cotham said the new Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners has a mission. "I'm trying to rebuild trust with the people and government, because they deserve that," Cotham said. Trust many said former county manager Harry Jones lost after the failed tax revaluation and problems at the Department of ...
Sewage spills into Lake Wylie, city prepares to take action
Whenever there is a hard rain, many local families have to deal with a disgusting problem – sewage seeps into their yards and into Lake Wylie. One of them shared some video she shot of the problem with Eyewitness News. It showed sewage spilling into Lake Wylie on Monday, flowing ...
Standing water, warmer temperatures could mean lots of mosquitoes
The Charlotte area is covered with standing water, and temperatures are supposed to get back to 80 later this week. That combination could lead to a burst of mosquitoes around your home, unless you do something now. James Bjorneboe runs Mecklenburg County’s mosquito control program, and was recently looking for ...
NCDOT crews cut down trees planted in 2010 on I-485
Eyewitness News discovered crews are destroying trees just put in two years ago next to Interstate 485 in Ballantyne. It's not a mistake. The North Carolina Department of Transportation said the workers are removing them for a new ramp that's part of the interstate's widening project. Workers are ripping, twisting ...
City to consider tearing down Eastland Mall for development
Shaquanda Swan has fond memories of Eastland Mall. "This was our mall. Everyone was in in here," Swan said. Engineers for Studio Charlotte, a group looking at developing the land, don't like what they see. "They have a lot of skepticism on the integrity of the buildings and the materials ...
9 Investigates: Mecklenburg losing residents to neighboring counties
Channel 9 discovered data that shows Mecklenburg County losing residents to neighboring counties. Some blame high property and car taxes. And local leaders have discussed higher taxes for street car, the Panthers and capital improvements. Pam Wise moved from Matthews in Mecklenburg County to Lake Wylie in York County. “It ...
Officials have yet to extend golf tournament deal past 2014
This time last year, officials thought they would have had a deal by now to extend the Wells Fargo Championship past 2014. On the eve of the tournament tee off Thursday there is still no extension. Some said losing it would be embarrassing. The tournament brings in $50 million in ...
Experts: Foxx's biggest obstacle as head of transportation will be budget
Eyewitness News is digging into the credentials President Barack Obama ticked through as he nominated Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx for a cabinet job. He Obama touted Foxx's transportation experience. Eyewitness News examined each of those three projects on Tuesday to see how involved Foxx was with their planning. Foxx served ...
Family Focus: Proceeds from Steeplechase will help veteran get a home
Fans will cheer on their favorite horses at the Queens Cup Steeplechase in Mineral Springs on Saturday. But they may not know just being there is helping a wounded veteran get back on his feet. Iraq War veterans Dale Beatty and Bryan Duckett will be special guests at Saturday's Steeplechase. ...
Bill requiring drug tests for welfare moves forward
A plan to make people applying for welfare take a drug test is moving forward. The topic definitely stirs emotions in people. What do you think of this bill? Tell us on Facebook. Construction worker Anthony Eremity said it is only fair. If he fails a drug test, he loses ...
CMPD bomb squad discusses how pressure cooker bombs work
In Boston investigators found parts of a pressure cooker they think were used to make the bombs. The head of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's bomb squad says injuries are consistent with that type of bomb. Sgt. Jim Windle said the bright flash and white smoke at the Boston Marathon are ...
Family Focus: Elementary school addresses bullying: 'We don't do that here'
The handmade signs at Lake Wylie Elementary make it clear: "We don't do that here" The school won't tolerate bullying because, "We don't do that here." It's an important message, according to some students, who said they've been bullied or they've seen it happen to others. "This boy, he made ...
Cellphone video captures man attacking boot on car
Eyewitness News has exclusive video showing a man attacking a worker putting boots on cars in Elizabeth. The worker shot video on his cellphone. Police said a man tried to smash the boot off his car then grabbed the workers phone and threw it onto Seventh Street. James Miller works ...
Commission uncertain about proposed CMS budget asking for $28M increase
On Tuesday night, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Heath Morrison laid out his proposed budget for CMS. The budget calls for extra funding for technology, more school choice for students and a 1 percent raise for teachers. Eyewitness News spoke to them and found out why this budget season has so many ...
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