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17 hours ago | qcnews.com | Andy Weber |Ciara Lankford

Several local businesses are open and welcoming tourists CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Nine months after Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein stood before the cliffs of Chimney Rock State Park with a message of hope and invitation: it’s time to “rediscover the unforgettable.” The park, which had been closed since the storm caused major damage to roads, bridges, and hiking trails, officially reopened on Friday with limited hours and by...

1 week ago | qcnews.com | Doug Coats |Robin Kanady |Andy Weber

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — After a Facebook post sparked concern about the presence of immigration officers at high-profile soccer matches, the Customs and Border Patrol told Queen City News the agency won’t have a presence in Charlotte this weekend. Sunday will be the first of four international soccer matches at Bank of America Stadium that are part of the FIFA Club World Cup. It features Spanish club Real Madrid taking on CF Pachuca from Mexico.

1 month ago | qcnews.com | Abby Mittower |Andy Weber

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown and her daughters are facing wire fraud charges, according to Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. The indictment alleges that Brown and her daughters, Tijema Brown, 30, and Antionette Rouse, 33, fraudulently filed applications to receive COVID pandemic relief funds.

1 month ago | qcnews.com | Andy Weber |Will Lewis

Weather Alert2 MORE ALERTSFlood Watch: Ashe County, Watauga County, Wilkes County

Feb 27, 2025 | myfox8.com | Andy Weber

Those caught using state funds or resources for those programs could be charged with a misdemeanor or be sued civilly.