Doug Coats

Charlotte

Assignment Editor and Digital Content Producer at WJZY-TV (Charlotte, NC)

Journalist. Digital for @queen_city_news. Formerly Lake Norman Publications. Proud product of the Bull City. Trash-talked by Heath Bell’s son.

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12-year-old girl sexually assaulted outside Target in North Carolina

5 days ago | myfox8.com | Doug Coats

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A 12-year-old says she was sexually assaulted outside of an east Charlotte Target store, according to police. According to a report from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the incident occurred just after 1 p.m. at the big-box store at 8830 Albemarle Road. A 12-year-old girl told police a subject used their open hand to make “unwanted physical contact.”She was not injured, and the suspect is not known to the victim.
Chester County authorities searching for suspect who injured deputy in crash: Sheriff

6 days ago | qcnews.com | Doug Coats

CHESTER, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Chester County authorities are searching for a man who fled after allegedly crashed into deputy’s vehicle Friday nightSheriff’s deputies were in the area of SC Highway 72 Bypass between West End Road and Flint Street in Chester in search for a suspect who ran after a vehicle chase. The suspect, who deputies claim was driving a stolen vehicle, rammed into the side of patrol car. The deputy sustained minor injuries.
Concord creates ordinance allowing trolley pubs as downtown fully reopens

6 days ago | qcnews.com | Doug Coats

by: Doug Coats Posted: May 9, 2025 / 07:53 PM EDT Updated: May 9, 2025 / 07:58 PM EDT CONCORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Concord is welcoming trolley pubs to the city just as the downtown area is back in business after a yearslong streetscaping project. City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance that regulates commercial pedal vehicles.
Statesville man arrested on assault charges after victim sustained fractured jaw during robbery: Police

6 days ago | qcnews.com | Doug Coats

STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Statesville man was arrested Friday after being charged with assault earlier in the week in connection to a cellphone robbery. According to the Statesville Police Department, officers responded May 6 to the 1000 block of Old Charlotte Road. Officers say two victims stated they had been walking along the road when they were approached by two unknown individuals.
Panthers coach Canales touts McMillan's 'craft,' explains Clowney release at minicamp

6 days ago | qcnews.com | Doug Coats |Mike Lacett

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) — The first day of the Panthers’ rookie minicamp Friday was considered a light launch for things to come. Head coach Dave Canales weighed in what he saw out of first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan. The wide receiver is one of 42 players participating in the rookie practices. “He looks smooth, easy to throw to, just like we thought,” Canales said.
Historic Charlotte Dairy Queen sells for $1.1 million

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Doug Coats

Doug CoatsFri, May 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM UTC1 min readHistoric Charlotte Dairy Queen sells for $1.1 millionCHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The oldest Dairy Queen in North Carolina was sold last month. According to Mecklenburg County real estate records, the fast-food location on Wilkinson Boulevard sold April 4 for $1.1 million. The half-acre property is now owned by Khan & Singh Property Management LLC after purchasing it from Walters Franchising.
VIDEO: Police trying to capture pig on the loose in Monroe

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Doug Coats

MONROE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — It takes some pig to evade capture for this long. Monroe Police say the pig at large was last seen running around the area of East Franklin Street and McLarty Street. They’re trying to get the animal to safety. Video shows it escaping officers trying to capture it. “In all seriousness, we do not want him to get hit by a vehicle or cause a wreck, so if you have eyes on him, give us a call at 704-282-4700,” officers said.
VIDEO: Police trying to capture pig on the loose in Monroe

6 days ago | qcnews.com | Doug Coats

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Sheriff's office seeking more victims after man charged with indecent exposure at Sherrills Ford Publix

1 week ago | qcnews.com | Doug Coats

SHERRILLS FORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is seeking additional potential victims in an indecent exposure investigation. Deputies say these reported incidents involved inappropriate and unlawful exposure at the Publix grocery store in Sherrills Ford. They did not provide specific dates or times, but believe additional incidents have not yet been reported.
3,000 without power in Lincoln County after strong storms

1 week ago | qcnews.com | Doug Coats

DENVER, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — More than 3,000 customers lost power in Lincoln County Thursday night after strong storms blew through the area, according to Duke Energy officials. Most of the outages, approximately 2,000, are in the Vale area in western Lincoln County. There are an additional 1,000 in the Westport area of Denver. The Vale outages were reported around 7:45 p.m. when storms with strong winds and hail arrived. Those are expected to be restored by 7 a.m. Friday.