Brothers Arrested as Video of Horse Colliding with Car Goes Viral
...and four more stories from April 5-11, 2026
Brothers Arrested as Video of Horse Colliding with Car Goes Viral
Twin brothers were arrested after a horse got loose in Uptown and was hit by a car, as has been seen on a video that’s been shared across the internet. The incident occurred on Friday, April 3. The condition and whereabouts of the horse that was struck are unknown, though it was seen walking around seemingly uninjured in a later video.
The videos, which can be seen here via WBTV, show riders on two horses cantering down North College Street. One rider falls after attempting to stand up on his horse’s back and the other rider attempts to catch him. Meanwhile, the riderless horse bolts into traffic and is clipped by a car at the East 7th Street intersection. The horse strikes the side of the vehicle and flies into the air before hitting the ground.
The video later shows both horses standing and walking. They appear to be uninjured, though it’s impossible to tell whether any internal injuries were suffered. It appears the Charlotte Observer has done the most digging into the horses’ location and/or condition to no avail.
Video also shows the two suspects arguing with one another and wrestling with police who arrived on the scene after the incident. Both were arrested and charged with resisting/delaying/obstructing arrest and disorderly conduct.
DeCarlos Brown Jr. Ruled Unfit to Stand Trial in State Murder Case
The man accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian immigrant on Charlotte’s light rail system has been found to be incapable of standing trial at the state level.
A North Carolina psychiatric facility determined that Decarlos Brown Jr., accused of killing Iryna Zarutska on the CATS Blue Line light rail in August 2025, is “incapable to proceed” in the prosecution of his murder charge. Brown has a long history of both crime and mental illness, including a schizophrenia diagnosis.
He told a family member after the killing that he believed he was being controlled by a “man-made material” that got inside his body when he accidentally consumed it. That syncs with claims he made during a run-in with CMPD in January 2025 that resulted in his arrest for misuse of 911.
Brown’s public defender has asked the court to postpone the case for 180 days following the finding, specifically asking to delay a hearing that would determine whether the death penalty will be sought.
A judge will need to accept the findings, though the case is expected to be delayed unless a court deems his capacity “restored.” Brown will not be set free if the findings are upheld in court and his federal prosecution for charges of committing an act of violence causing death on a railroad carrier and mass transportation system is not immediately affected by the ruling.
County Seeks Buyer for Historic School for Black Students
Mecklenburg County and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission are seeking a new owner for the historic Torrence-Lytle School complex at 13900 Holbrooks Road in Huntersville.
Last year, Mecklenburg County dedicated $500,000 to fix up the historic 1937 building, including a new roof and significant structural repairs. Now they are seeking a buyer to bring the site back to life in a way that preserves its historic character and enriches the community, according to a release from the county on Tuesday.
“This is one of the last buildings from the County’s 1930s effort to build high schools for African Americans,” said Historic Landmarks Department Director Stewart Gray. “It’s important we save this building, because so many others like it have been lost.”
The Torrence-Lytle School opened in 1937 as the only public high school for Black students in northern Mecklenburg County. Grades 1-11 were offered in the seven-room school — originally known as the Huntersville Colored School — and included 181 students and five teachers.
An eight-classroom addition and cafeteria were built in 1952, followed by a 12-classroom addition in 1957. The school not only provided educational opportunities but served as a cultural anchor for Pottstown, the historically Black neighborhood surrounding the school, which dates back to the 1890s.
Read more about the school’s history here.
North End Farmers Market Shut Down with Short Notice
Operators of North End Farmers Market revealed this week that the new ownership at Camp North End informed them with short notice that they could no longer hold the market on the campus.
“Camp North End has informed us that they will not be hosting our farmers market this year,” read a statement from the market. “While we are saddened by the news, we are thankful for the past five years of their support.”
Organizers added that it was too late in the year to develop a market in a new location for the 2026 season but will be exploring options for the future.
“Hopefully, at some point, we will be able to find a new home and will be able to resume being a source of fresh, healthy, and local food to our North End Charlotte community,” the statement read. “Thanks to our vendors and shoppers for their support and fellowship over the last five years and we look forward to the time when we can all get together once more.”
The news brought a fresh round of concerns about Jamestown LLC, the new ownership at Camp North End, on social media.
“I’m hoping this is not a sign that Camp North End is changing for the worse,” wrote photographer Corine Olarte. “North End Farmers Market has been a joy to look forward to every year.”
UNC Charlotte Announces New Full-Cycle Construction School
UNC Charlotte announced Tuesday that a gift from alumni Craig (Class of ’85) and Darla (’83) Albert will fund the establishment of the Albert School of Construction, a first of its kind in North Carolina.
As part of the university’s William States Lee College of Engineering, the Albert School of Construction will be the first in the state to focus on the full capital project lifecycle, preparing students to lead the planning, engineering and delivery of complex infrastructure projects — from design and engineering through construction and long-term operation — rather than a single phase of the process, according to a release on Tuesday.
Craig Albert, president and chief operating officer of the San Francisco-based engineering, construction, procurement and project management firm Bechtel Group Inc., said the investment reflects both the urgent need for construction capacity and his longstanding connection to UNC Charlotte.
“In every industry that improves people’s lives, whether it’s healthcare, technology or energy, none of those innovations reach the world unless we build the infrastructure that supports them,” Albert stated. “Right now, there’s a real shortage of construction capacity. If we want those ambitions to be realized, we have to grow the number of professionals who can build the systems that make it all possible.”
