Reddick leads the standings with five wins and a 129‑point cushion but hasn’t yet won at Charlotte; the Coke 600 weekend includes Brad Paisley and .38 Special.

Wilmington-born Brunches opened near Oakhurst, bringing mimosa towers, espresso martinis and a Brunches Burrito to Monroe Road.

Three years after a deadly SouthPark construction fire, the project is rebuilt and new state and city rules aim to prevent a repeat.

A homeowner in Albemarle discovered what appears to be a Civil War‑era explosive in Long Creek; police and safety crews removed the item Friday, authorities say.

Renderings for Millstone Village lean on Cannon Mills history while promising a Harris Teeter anchor, homes and new tax revenue for Kannapolis.

Sunny Saturday with a cool start and highs near 86°F; low 90s arrive early next week.

Martha Stewart has co‑founded Hint, a Charlotte AI home‑management startup that raised $10M and plans a summer launch to help homeowners spot problems early.

Edgewater Ventures will build Union Logistics Park in Monroe — nearly 770,000 square feet of Class A industrial space — with the first building set to break ground in May 2026.

Sunny Friday with highs near 77°F; heat builds into the upper 80s–90s this weekend and Mecklenburg County parks are under a burn ban.

CMPD and MEDIC responded to a reported shooting at the First Ward Park Apartments on East 8th Street; one person was seriously injured and investigators say it may have been accidental.

Bruegger’s Bagels and Caribou Coffee at Park Road will close next Tuesday, leaving a 4,600+ sq ft suite open. The Charlotte Ledger says Charlotte Running Co. may move in.

A midday gas-line blast in Matthews damaged two homes and forced evacuations; no injuries were reported.

Clear, cool Thursday in Charlotte with gusts to 20 mph. Weekend highs climb into the 80s and low 90s.