Hot, dry afternoons through Friday push fire danger up while a statewide burn ban stays in effect. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday — have a backup plan.

Family-owned Breakfastime plans three new locations across the Triad and Charlotte suburbs, including a Kernersville site at 1510 Abbotts Creek Circle slated for late 2026.

Sunny and hot today with highs near 84°F. Low humidity and gusty winds raise fire danger; open burning remains banned.

A new Americans for Financial Reform study says Wells Fargo denied Black, Latino and Asian mortgage applicants in Charlotte at much higher rates than white applicants between 2020–2024.

Two suspects in the Hickory pool‑party shooting appeared in court Tuesday as prosecutors press dozens of attempted‑murder charges tied to the June 1, 2025 attack.

A New Mexico couple admitted importing jewelry from Vietnam and selling it as Navajo-made. Federal prosecutors say the scheme undercut Native artists and will cost the pair nearly $342K.

A former McDowell County counselor has been sentenced to a minimum of 28 years after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving a 14-year-old student. The case began when parents flagged messages in February 2024.

Blumenthal Arts unveiled a stacked 2026–27 Broadway season today — Phantom, Harry Potter and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast top the list. Season packages and exclusives promise another big year for Charlotte stages.

Belmont Heights, a 176‑unit garden‑style complex near Charlotte, sold in April for more than $31 million — its second sale since early 2024. The deal signals renewed investor interest in suburban assets.

A person was shot at Blue Olive Lounge in Fort Mill and taken to a Rock Hill hospital, York County deputies say.

Belmont police say K-9 Maverick captured a suspect who led officers on a pursuit into the city; the arrestee faces multiple charges and was booked into Gaston County Jail.

A Charlotte man checked his Cash 5 numbers early Monday and discovered a $144,419 windfall; he says he'll donate part of the prize.

Flames were showing when Charlotte crews arrived at the 8100 block of Chrisbry Ln; Battalion 2 took command. Officials have not released details on injuries or cause.