Upper-80s heat and low afternoon humidity raise wildfire risk in Charlotte. A statewide open-burning ban remains in effect—avoid backyard fires today.

State regulators conditionally approved Novant Health’s plan for a 32‑bed, $346M hospital in Union County, a bid to bring new competition to Charlotte’s southern suburbs.

A Fire Danger Statement runs noon–8 PM Tuesday as Charlotte heats into the upper 80s. Avoid open burning while the statewide ban remains in effect.

Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Truist will report Q1 results this week as markets wobble; analysts will watch net interest income and loan quality.

A 17-year-old was robbed at gunpoint at a South Tryon shopping center on April 11; a suspect has been arrested and is being held without bond.

Crazy Legs Sports Café opened in University City this February, offering air‑fried wings, wood‑fire pizzas and a live podcast studio near UNC Charlotte.

Clear morning and mild start; highs near 83°F today with a stretch of 90‑degree heat likely later this week.

Sunny and dry Sunday with highs near 84°F. Temperatures climb into the 90s later this week, raising fire concerns.

Sunny and warm today in Charlotte with highs near 85F. Dry conditions raise fire danger and nearrecord heat is likely next week.

York County Sheriff's Office says lake‑patrol and dive teams searched Lake Wylie after a report someone jumped from the Buster Boyd Bridge. Officials said more details will be released when available.

Engine 32 took command at a house fire Friday in the 11200 block of Grahamwood Place, with flames reported through the roof of a two‑story home. Officials have released few details.

An April 8 autopsy says pilot Dennis Dutton died of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries in the Dec. 18 crash that killed Greg Biffle and six others. Federal investigators continue to probe instrument failures and crew qualifications.

A prank call reportedly led a man to follow and fire into a car on Freedom Drive; no one was hurt and the suspect now faces multiple felony counts.