Charlotte’s council committee is debating whether council members should join interviews for some city contracts; supporters want oversight, critics warn of conflicts.

Grammy‑winning conductor Kwamé Ryan reflected on his Grammy win and the musical moments that shaped his career in a new WCNC interview.

Lincoln County deputies say the treasurer of Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church was arrested after investigators allege roughly $80,000 was diverted from the congregation’s account.

A Statesville homeowner surprised a camouflaged intruder loading items into a pickup; deputies arrested three people after a K‑9 and drone search.

Mooresville has halted most new subdivisions and commercial approvals in a pump‑station service area while officials plan sewer upgrades. The temporary moratorium could last up to 35 months.

The FBI's IC3 warns foreign-developed apps can access contacts and other device data — even for people who never installed the app. Experts and local outlets name Temu, CapCut and SHEIN as examples.

Mooresville commissioners approved a 218‑home townhome community after a tie‑breaking vote, with the builder promising traffic and sidewalk upgrades. The project aims to add market‑rate homes for local workers.

Five years after the Rock Hill killings, the community remembers the victims while researchers and courts keep probing CTE and accountability.

Ares Management has put Charlotte’s recently renovated thExchange office campus up for sale. CBRE is marketing the 14‑building, roughly 568,811‑square‑foot property.

Clear, mild Tuesday with highs near 68°F. Gusty, dry midweek raises fire danger and mountain valleys may see patchy frost tonight.

Enzo’s opens a large new Italian market and wine bar in downtown Matthews, combining a bakery, butcher counter, osteria and an enoteca at Matthews Station. The enoteca is set to roll out this week.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin approved $26M+ in hazard mitigation to reimburse homeowners in Polk, Yancey and Henderson counties, Sen. Ted Budd said on April 6, 2026.

A large tree fell on two parked cars in Plaza Midwood Sunday night, pinning one person who was freed by Charlotte Fire crews and taken to the hospital.