A former McDowell County counselor has been sentenced to a minimum of 28 years after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving a 14-year-old student. The case began when parents flagged messages in February 2024.

Blumenthal Arts unveiled a stacked 2026–27 Broadway season today — Phantom, Harry Potter and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast top the list. Season packages and exclusives promise another big year for Charlotte stages.

Belmont Heights, a 176‑unit garden‑style complex near Charlotte, sold in April for more than $31 million — its second sale since early 2024. The deal signals renewed investor interest in suburban assets.

A person was shot at Blue Olive Lounge in Fort Mill and taken to a Rock Hill hospital, York County deputies say.

Belmont police say K-9 Maverick captured a suspect who led officers on a pursuit into the city; the arrestee faces multiple charges and was booked into Gaston County Jail.

A Charlotte man checked his Cash 5 numbers early Monday and discovered a $144,419 windfall; he says he'll donate part of the prize.

Flames were showing when Charlotte crews arrived at the 8100 block of Chrisbry Ln; Battalion 2 took command. Officials have not released details on injuries or cause.

Paris‑based Cartier has chosen SouthPark Mall in Charlotte for its first standalone boutique in the Carolinas, boosting the mall’s luxury profile. Details on timing and size are still pending.

Federal prosecutors declined to pursue a misdemeanor citation against Joshua Long, the Charlotte volunteer who filmed Border Patrol during last November’s sweep. The decision follows several dismissed cases tied to the operation and raises new questions about enforcement tactics.

A 32-year-old Statesville man died after his motorcycle ran off Midway Road and struck a fence late Tuesday. Troopers say speed and impairment were contributing factors.

Three Narcan vending machines were installed across Gaston County, stocked with naloxone and harm‑reduction supplies and tied to the county’s opioid spending plan.

A Charlotte man claimed a $150,000 LOTERIA Fiesta scratch-off and, after required withholdings, walked away with $108,016.

A Charlotte man was convicted after prosecutors say he raped a foster‑then‑adopted girl and fathered her child; DNA testing and court filings helped lead to his sentence.