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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A North Charlotte homeowner says he fired at an alleged intruder at a Glen Brook Road home; CMPD is investigating the incident. Legal questions hinge on the state's castle doctrine.
A Shook Road home exploded Wednesday; a couple was critically injured while their 14‑year‑old daughter escaped. SBI and ATF have joined local investigators.
Community & Society in ...
Advocates say ICE detained a Charlotte father after a WIC visit, leaving his family without income and seeking help.
A late-night shooting on Carlyle Drive left one person hurt and neighbors said the area feels less safe as officials investigate. Community members want answers.
Sports in ...
WTA officials toured Spectrum Center, putting Charlotte in position as a top U.S. candidate to host a future WTA Finals; no formal bid has been filed yet.
Four shotguns were taken from Harrison Precision in Cornelius early Tuesday; police released suspect photos and are seeking tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly sunny and unseasonably warm Tuesday in Charlotte; highs near 80°F with gusts to 22 mph.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Greek — Eats & Sweets has opened in Mooresville, serving gyros, build‑your‑own bowls and Greek desserts rooted in family recipes. The spot offers pickup and delivery in the Lake Norman area.
HSI Charlotte says a federal indictment alleges a fraud ring stole more than $3.5M from over 100 victims, many of them seniors.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Equus Capital Partners paid $102M for the 19‑building Greylyn Business Park on Monroe Road in southeast Charlotte and plans capital improvements. The price is roughly double the 2015 sale.
Mecklenburg County led North Carolina in ABC gross sales — about $280M across FY24–25 — with Tito’s Handmade Vodka topping the product lists and a state audit flagging distribution gaps.
Cloudy Monday gives way to mid‑70s; 80s arrive midweek with afternoon shower chances.
A head-on collision on SC Highway 72 near Autumnwood Drive killed two people and injured a truck driver on Saturday; state troopers say the crash is under investigation.
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