Matthew Ablon

4 days ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fresh off an advancement in the U.S. Open Cup, Charlotte FC looked to make some music against Nashville SC Saturday as part of a stretch of road matches. It would take a while for this song to be composed, however. Neither team found the net in the first 45 minutes, leaving them scoreless at the half. Then things started to sing in the back half -- initially for the black and blue.

5 days ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

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5 days ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — An update is expected on Monday, May 12, as the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office investigates a homicide that unfolded last week. The office announced the press conference on Friday, confirming it will discuss its investigation into the death of 40-year-old Larisha Sharell Thompson. The conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the sheriff's office along Pageland Highway. Thompson was found dead of a gunshot wound in her car along Riverside Road on May 3.

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

Traffic The highway was set to be closed for a few hours Saturday night. Author: Matthew Ablon (WCNC) Published: 9:41 PM EDT May 3, 2025 Updated: 9:41 PM EDT May 3, 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A person has died after a car hit them Saturday night in southwest Charlotte. Medic confirmed it happened around 9 p.m. along I-485 Outer near the exit to Steele Creek Road. The person, who hasn't been identified as of publication, was declared dead at the scene.

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — A referee inside an Indian Trail sports complex is facing charges after his gun fired inside the building Saturday afternoon. The Union County Sheriff's Office said 49-year-old Ernest Davis, who was working at the complex during youth sporting events, was searching for items inside his gym bag at the time. The gun, which was concealed in the bag, went off. While the facility was crowded with families inside, deputies said nobody was hurt after the round went off.