City council approved adding a 0.244‑acre "Triangle Parcel" to land for an 89,000‑sq‑ft Tepper/Live Nation music venue next to Bank of America Stadium after a tense vote.

CMPD says three people were arrested Tuesday in a homicide cold case that went unsolved for nine years. Detectives tied the arrests to renewed forensic work.

A midday shooting at the Infinity260 complex on New Paradise Drive left one person seriously injured and hospitalized.

Longtime residents left Forest Park this weekend after a vacate deadline passed as a developer's rezoning moves ahead. Advocates say relocation aid doesn't cover moving costs.

TurboTenant’s 2026 ranking names North Carolina among eight top states for rental investors. We break down what the list means for Charlotte‑area buyers and what to watch.

The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s is nearly doubling its Uptown room and plans to reopen July 30, 2026. The move highlights growth in Charlotte's stand-up scene.

A heavy structure fire in the 7400 block of Friar Tuck Lane drew Mint Hill and Charlotte crews; early alerts reported heavy fire showing and no confirmed injuries.

CMPD announced an officer‑involved shooting in the Metro Division Saturday evening. The department provided few details and asked residents to await further updates.

A Henderson County school employee was arrested and charged after deputies say he had a sexual relationship with a student; the district says it has terminated his employment.

A reported weapon prompted a brief lockdown Friday at the Morrison Family YMCA in Ballantyne; parents and staff hid in restrooms while police responded. YMCA officials said no shots were fired.

Flames were visible from the roof of a two‑story home on the 2000 block of Clematis Drive Friday morning as Engine 19 assumed command.

A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed on 13th Avenue Drive SE in Hickory after his Kawasaki hit a Mini Cooper. Police say excessive speed is suspected.

No Proof opens June 20 in South End, splitting one storefront into a high-energy bar and a speakeasy-style cocktail room. Expect DJs, a small themed menu and semi-private lounges.