A 32-year-old Statesville man died after his motorcycle ran off Midway Road and struck a fence late Tuesday. Troopers say speed and impairment were contributing factors.

Three Narcan vending machines were installed across Gaston County, stocked with naloxone and harm‑reduction supplies and tied to the county’s opioid spending plan.

A Charlotte man claimed a $150,000 LOTERIA Fiesta scratch-off and, after required withholdings, walked away with $108,016.

A Charlotte man was convicted after prosecutors say he raped a foster‑then‑adopted girl and fathered her child; DNA testing and court filings helped lead to his sentence.

Upper-80s heat and low afternoon humidity raise wildfire risk in Charlotte. A statewide open-burning ban remains in effect—avoid backyard fires today.

State regulators conditionally approved Novant Health’s plan for a 32‑bed, $346M hospital in Union County, a bid to bring new competition to Charlotte’s southern suburbs.

A Fire Danger Statement runs noon–8 PM Tuesday as Charlotte heats into the upper 80s. Avoid open burning while the statewide ban remains in effect.

Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Truist will report Q1 results this week as markets wobble; analysts will watch net interest income and loan quality.

A 17-year-old was robbed at gunpoint at a South Tryon shopping center on April 11; a suspect has been arrested and is being held without bond.

Crazy Legs Sports Café opened in University City this February, offering air‑fried wings, wood‑fire pizzas and a live podcast studio near UNC Charlotte.

Clear morning and mild start; highs near 83°F today with a stretch of 90‑degree heat likely later this week.

Sunny and dry Sunday with highs near 84°F. Temperatures climb into the 90s later this week, raising fire concerns.

Sunny and warm today in Charlotte with highs near 85F. Dry conditions raise fire danger and nearrecord heat is likely next week.