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Real Estate & Development in ...
A Charlotte firm bought the Shops at Franklin Square in Gastonia for $24.5 million, expanding its Carolina retail portfolio.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A gunman robbed The Forks convenience store in Lancaster around noon last Saturday. Deputies released a suspect description and are asking the public to call with tips.
A 20-year-old is accused of a cross-state, three-hour chase in which he allegedly stole five vehicles before deputies boxed him in and arrested him in Rutherford County.
A Lincolnton man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to about 20–25 years for the 2025 beating death of his wife, court records show.
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.
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