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Thursday, June 23, 2016
Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Thursday
Posted By Anita Overcash on Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 11:14 AM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, June 23, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• The Cure at PNC Music Pavilion
• Potions & Pixels: Video Games + Board Games + Community at Petra's
• They Fight! Duke Energy Theater
• The Music of David Bowie at Belk Theater
• Pangaea International Mixer at Sports One Bar Lounge
• The Cure at PNC Music Pavilion
• Potions & Pixels: Video Games + Board Games + Community at Petra's
• They Fight! Duke Energy Theater
• The Music of David Bowie at Belk Theater
• Pangaea International Mixer at Sports One Bar Lounge
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Wednesday
Posted By Anita Overcash on Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 1:40 PM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, June 22, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Chicago at CPCC's Halton Theater
• Party in the Park w/ Steve Owens and Summertime at Romare Bearden Park
• Dollar Signs w/ Fatesealer, Bad Scene, Blake's Fault, Turd/Cutter at Snug Harbor
• Microbrews Cruise at U.S. National Whitewater Center
• YAM Year End Celebration at Mint Museum Uptown
• Chicago at CPCC's Halton Theater
• Party in the Park w/ Steve Owens and Summertime at Romare Bearden Park
• Dollar Signs w/ Fatesealer, Bad Scene, Blake's Fault, Turd/Cutter at Snug Harbor
• Microbrews Cruise at U.S. National Whitewater Center
• YAM Year End Celebration at Mint Museum Uptown
News Lunch Break (6/22/16): Break-in at Company Store caught on tape; danger in the waters
Posted By Ryan Pitkin on Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 11:30 AM
The recently opened Company Store in NoDa was targeted in a break-in overnight and the thief was caught on tape kicking the door in. According to co-owner Joey Hewell, the suspect made off with just a small bit of cash after kicking the door in and ripping open the cash drawer. "Luckily it was a Tuesday and we just had a small amount of cash on hand," Hewell said. Hewell posted a clip of the surveillance video in which the suspect, who partially covered his face, can clearly be seen attempting to get into the business with hopes someone will recognize him. Anyone with information is asked to contact the store at 980-859-0441. (Ryan Pitkin)
Mecklenburg County commissioners approved a new compensation package last night that will increase their base pay — and that of all county workers — by three percent. Many teachers were on hand at the meeting to protest the pay raise, saying the money should go to education. Although the county does not pay teachers, some in attendance last night believed the money could be used to provide teachers with resources like internet and phone. (Colleen Harry, WBTV)
An 18-year-old woman's death is being attributed to a brain-eating amoeba she is believed to have contracted during a recent visit to the U.S. National Whitewater Center. The amoeba, called Naegleria fowler, lives naturally in warm lakes during the summer months. It is not harmful if swallowed but can be fatal if forced up the nose. It is believed the victim contracted the amoeba when she and the group she was riding a raft with recently at the USNWC was flipped off of their raft. There are normally under 10 cases of infection caused by Naegleria fowler reported in the U.S. annually. (Fox46 Staff)
A 42-year-old Delaware man is being treated after apparently being bitten by a shark while swimming off the shore of North Myrtle Beach. The man told officials he was floating on his back when he was bitten on the foot by a three- to five-foot shark. The man was treated for puncture wounds. (WSOC Staff)
A mentally unstable man was shot and killed by a Cleveland County sheriff's deputy yesterday afternoon. The officer was on scene to assist EMS with a call in reference to a mentally unstable person when an altercation reportedly happened between the subject and the officer, during which the officer fired his weapon, killing the man. Deputy Scott Trammel was hospitalized with injuries to his head and arm but was released yesterday evening. (WCNC Staff)
Cleveland County Sheriff's Department/EMS and SBI on the scene of officer involved shooting. @wcnc pic.twitter.com/FmrPZoeZrO
— Rachel Brown (@RachelWCNC) June 21, 2016
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
News Lunch Break (6/21/16): Arrests made in two local fire-related killings; SWAT officer shoots suspect in SE Charlotte
Posted By Madeline Lemieux on Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 12:21 PM
An armed suspect was shot earlier this morning during a standoff with SWAT officers outside of a Pineburr Road apartment building in southeast Charlotte. Investigators arrived at the apartment at 7:51 a.m. and attempted to serve an arrest warrant to a suspect wanted for a string of armed robberies. When the suspect drew his firearm, a member of the SWAT team fired and the suspect retreated into the apartment. A standoff followed, but additional SWAT officers were eventually able to gain entry to the apartment, remove the injured suspect, and transport him to the hospital for treatment. Per standard procedure, CMPD is conducting an internal investigation. (Madeline Lemieux)
Southbound lanes on Interstate 85 between Sam Wilson Road and Interstate 485 have re-opened after being closed for nearly an hour and leaving traffic at a standstill following a wreck at 8 a.m. this morning. It’s not clear how many vehicles were involved, but at least two people were transported to the hospital — one with serious injuries. (WBTV Staff)
Two suspects were arrested Monday in Myrtle Beach in connection to the murder of Amanda Kay Smith, 33, whose burned remains were discovered Friday morning on the side of Leonard Road in Rowan County. Shortly before discovering Smith’s body, fire officials had responded to a burning building on Honeysuckle Lane. Investigators have now confirmed that this was Smith’s home and that the fire was an act of arson. Detectives learned that Smith was last seen in Salisbury with Timothy Clarence Smith Jr. and Stephanie Dawn Hall, and additional information emerged that led police to issue arrest warrants for robbery, arson and murder. The suspects were subsequently located and taken into custody by Horry County police. (WCNC Staff)
Just a few hours after the Myrtle Beach arrests, Mathew Thomas Benner, 28, was arrested in Nevada and charged with arson and the murder of Amanda Strous, a 27-year old college counselor who was killed when her Steele Creek apartment building was set on fire Saturday evening. Benner lived in the same apartment complex as Strous, reportedly confessed to killing her. Investigators have not revealed any details of their relationship. (Charlotte Observer staff)
A single-car crash Monday night in Caldwell County left a father dead and his 5-year old son in critical condition. The driver, identified as Zachary Quinn Vest, was reportedly speeding down Hartland Road with his son in the backseat when he apparently failed to turn at a bend in the road, flying straight through the curve and striking a tree. Vest, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene, and his son was airlifted to the hospital.
Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Tuesday
Posted By Anita Overcash on Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 7:00 AM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, June 21, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Sushi Rolling Class at Enso Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
• Yoga at McGill Rose Garden
• Fight Night Comedy Competition (Season 9 Finale) at The Comedy Zone
• Trivia at Big Ben British Pub & Restaurant
• Crafty Hour at Petra's
• Sushi Rolling Class at Enso Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
• Yoga at McGill Rose Garden
• Fight Night Comedy Competition (Season 9 Finale) at The Comedy Zone
• Trivia at Big Ben British Pub & Restaurant
• Crafty Hour at Petra's
Monday, June 20, 2016
Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Monday
Posted By Anita Overcash on Mon, Jun 20, 2016 at 4:05 PM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, June 20, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Weezer w/ Panic! At The Disco at PNC Music Pavilion
• Open Mic at The Evening Muse
• Chris Cornell at Belk Theater
• Screening of Salam Neighbor at Levine Museum of the New South
• Lost in a World of Color w/ Sinners and Saints, The Fat Face Band at Milestone
• Weezer w/ Panic! At The Disco at PNC Music Pavilion
• Open Mic at The Evening Muse
• Chris Cornell at Belk Theater
• Screening of Salam Neighbor at Levine Museum of the New South
• Lost in a World of Color w/ Sinners and Saints, The Fat Face Band at Milestone
News Lunch Break (6/20/16): Woman found in burning apartment believed killed purposefully
Posted By Ryan Pitkin on Mon, Jun 20, 2016 at 11:30 AM
Police have said they believe the death of a woman found in a burning apartment in the Steele Creek area this weekend was a homicide and carried out by someone she knew. Police officers responded to an assist fire call just after 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and found 27-year-old Amanda Strous inside. She was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Police reported that the initial investigation indicated that the fire was intentionally set while Strous was inside. Detectives have determined that this was not a random act of violence. No arrests have yet been made. (Ryan Pitkin)
Union County police are looking for a white male believed to be in his mid-30s who robbed a McDonald's in Wesley Chapel this morning. The suspect reportedly held employees at gunpoint while ordering them to open the restaurant's safe. (Liz Foster, WSOC)
CMPD officers are looking for 17-year-old Demonte Hatcher, who they say cut off a electronic monitoring bracelet that he was ordered to wear while awaiting trial on charges of breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Hatcher allegedly cut the bracelet off sometime yesterday and was last known to be on Farmer Street in west Charlotte. (Ryan Pitkin)
A man was transported by helicopter to a Charlotte hospital after police say he was stabbed in the chest in a Rock Hill trailer park early this morning. There aren't many available details about the incident, but police say a man in his mid-20s was stabbed on Saluda Street at around 7:30 a.m. this morning. (WBTV Web Staff)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced they plan to hold their parade on Wednesday after becoming the first team to bring a championship to the city since 1964. The Cavs finished off a first-of-its-kind comeback last night after originally going down 3 games to 1 to the Golden State Warriors. Lebron James was awarded the NBA Finals MVP after leading players on both teams in almost every statistical category. (Fox46 Staff)
UPDATE: CPCC says counseling is available for anyone who needs it, after employee Amanda Strous' death this weekend. https://t.co/XaxBPvz70c
— Jenna Barnes (@Jenna_Barnes) June 20, 2016
Union County police are looking for a white male believed to be in his mid-30s who robbed a McDonald's in Wesley Chapel this morning. The suspect reportedly held employees at gunpoint while ordering them to open the restaurant's safe. (Liz Foster, WSOC)
CMPD officers are looking for 17-year-old Demonte Hatcher, who they say cut off a electronic monitoring bracelet that he was ordered to wear while awaiting trial on charges of breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Hatcher allegedly cut the bracelet off sometime yesterday and was last known to be on Farmer Street in west Charlotte. (Ryan Pitkin)
A man was transported by helicopter to a Charlotte hospital after police say he was stabbed in the chest in a Rock Hill trailer park early this morning. There aren't many available details about the incident, but police say a man in his mid-20s was stabbed on Saluda Street at around 7:30 a.m. this morning. (WBTV Web Staff)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced they plan to hold their parade on Wednesday after becoming the first team to bring a championship to the city since 1964. The Cavs finished off a first-of-its-kind comeback last night after originally going down 3 games to 1 to the Golden State Warriors. Lebron James was awarded the NBA Finals MVP after leading players on both teams in almost every statistical category. (Fox46 Staff)
.@KingJames led all Finals players in:
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) June 20, 2016
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Steals
Blocks
First player in any series to do so. pic.twitter.com/1LGiW4PINB
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Sunday
Posted By Anita Overcash on Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 7:00 AM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, June 19, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Anthony Hamilton w/ Fantasia at Bojangles' Coliseum
• Pig and Beer Fest at Sycamore Brewing
• Sarah Clanton at Evening Muse
• Summer Pops: A Night for "Pops": The Music of John Williams at Symphony Park
• South End Social and Craft Market at Craft Tasting Room & Growler Shop
• Anthony Hamilton w/ Fantasia at Bojangles' Coliseum
• Pig and Beer Fest at Sycamore Brewing
• Sarah Clanton at Evening Muse
• Summer Pops: A Night for "Pops": The Music of John Williams at Symphony Park
• South End Social and Craft Market at Craft Tasting Room & Growler Shop
Saturday, June 18, 2016
News Freeloading on Father's Day
Posted By Ryan Pitkin and Madeline Lemieux on Sat, Jun 18, 2016 at 11:18 AM
Balling on a budget but still want to show your dad a good time this Father’s Day? Skip the “World’s Best Dad” mug, back away from the photo gifts and give your old man what he really wants: free shit. Tell him to lace up his Curry Twos and get ready for a trip around the city that will have him asking, "Son, are you doing OK... financially?"
Tupelo Honey
1820 South Blvd.
Dads get a free side of bacon with any order on Sunday, and bartenders will be serving a special Chocolate Bacon Manhattan all weekend just for the occasion. (Yes, you have to be a dad to get free bacon. Yes, I read the fine print).
Tijuana Flats
8926 JM Keynes Drive.
Your dad deserves to eat like a king on his special day. A free taco and beer for your father isn't a bad start.
JJ's Red Hots
1514 East Blvd.
If tacos aren't your dads thing, bring him to JJ's for a free hot dog (they're both just sandwiches anyway). Unfortunately, our signature Fear and Loafing dog isn't available anymore, but Dad will find something to fill the void, we're sure.
Flying Saucer
9605 N Tryon St.
This University-area bar has 82 beers on draft, but unfortunately your dad only gets one pint free. You can swing the other 81, right?
The Pit
346 East Plaza Drive, Mooresville
Pull the race card on ol' dad with a free race at this high-speed go-kart track in Mooresville. Every race after that is half-price for pops.
Hooters
123 W Trade St., 9807 South Blvd.
Take in the scenery with the man who gave you the birds and the bees talk while he dines on wings. If he buys 10 with a drink, he gets another 10 free. If you try to talk him into giving you those 10, you're just the type of schmuck we made this list for.
Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Saturday
Posted By Anita Overcash on Sat, Jun 18, 2016 at 7:00 AM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, June 18, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Grand Opening at Joe's Doughs
• HeroesCon at Charlotte Convention Center
• Brew Stash Bash at U.S. National Whitewater Center
• Vintage Charlotte Summer Market at 514 N. College St.
• The New Southern-Latino Table: An Afternoon with Sandra Gutierrez at Levine Museum of the New South
• Grand Opening at Joe's Doughs
• HeroesCon at Charlotte Convention Center
• Brew Stash Bash at U.S. National Whitewater Center
• Vintage Charlotte Summer Market at 514 N. College St.
• The New Southern-Latino Table: An Afternoon with Sandra Gutierrez at Levine Museum of the New South
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Today's Top 5: Wednesday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
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Question the Queen City: The unsolved death of Delette Nycum 2
The trial that followed was nothing short of a Charlotte version of the O.J. Simpson spectacle.
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Question the Queen City: The historic Wearn House can still be saved 2
Though it's been on the chopping block for years, there's still hope for the historic structure.
