A black bear wandered into Statesville's Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Police and wildlife officials advise giving the animal space while officials monitor the sighting.

Sunny Monday with highs near 88°F; storms likely later in the week, with the greatest risk on Juneteenth (Friday, June 19).

A Robbinsville nurse is accused of punching and shoving a disabled resident at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation. The state nursing board has summarily suspended her license as criminal charges move forward.

MEDIC says one person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in the 1900 block of Charleston Place Lane in southeast Charlotte. Police released few details.

Highs near 96°F today with heat‑index values above 100 and a slight risk of late‑day storms. Cooler, drier air moves in Monday.

Foreclosure filings in the Charlotte metro jumped 67% in April 2026, outpacing national increases and raising fresh concerns for homeowners and neighborhoods.

A vehicle crash at Freedom Drive and Ashley Road killed at least one person and closed the intersection, prompting a police investigation in west Charlotte.

From a 1977 community gathering to Plaza Midwood's multi‑day festival, Juneteenth is now a major Charlotte weekend. Here's how the tradition took root.

Greensboro's Ice Cream Factory is bringing its handcrafted flavors and free toppings to Charlotte's University area this summer. The brand is plotting multiple locations across the city.

Mecklenburg County's new 91‑acre Ezell Park opened in Mint Hill with a sprayground, pickleball courts, trails and public art.

A ruptured water main prompted a precautionary boil-water advisory in Mount Holly; officials say to boil or use bottled water until testing confirms the system is safe.

Prime Beverage Group has leased a major Kannapolis warehouse vacated by Stanley Black & Decker, with operations set to begin weeks after the manufacturer left.

Catawba County authorities say a Cherryville man has been identified as a suspect after Rusty Johnson was found shot at a Vale residence. Investigators ask anyone with tips to call 828-464-3112.