A bridge maintenance project will close Long Creek Road in both directions near Wandering Lane for more than a month. Drivers will be routed through Lewis Farm Road and N.C. 161.

Todd Williams, 59, died after being found unresponsive at the Mecklenburg County jail. The sheriff’s office and SBI are investigating.

Overnight flooding pushed Mount Airy into a state of emergency, closing roads and bridges across parts of Surry County.

A high-speed I-77 pursuit allegedly ended in a wrong-way head-on crash near Sunset Road, injuring multiple people.

Charlotte’s airport runway race returns Oct. 17, but its 1,600 spots could vanish quickly after last year’s three-hour sellout.

A northwest Charlotte jewelry store was robbed during an armed heist, with watches, rings, wallets, purses and two firearms reported stolen.

Lil’ Robert’s Place plans to close by September 1 after 16 years in downtown Concord. The eclectic bar’s owner called it “one hell of a ride.”

Candyroot Lodge near Charlotte is set to begin limited preview golf October 28, with a full public opening planned for spring 2027.

Liston Hall is coming down after 64 years at Johnson C. Smith University. The next building has not been named.

A Digital Realty land purchase near a Richmond County school is raising fresh questions about what could come next.

Fort Mill council advanced land-use approvals for Atrium Health’s planned $450 million hospital campus near I-77. Traffic concerns are already following the project.

The Cheesecake Factory plans a third Charlotte‑area restaurant at Concord Mills — a roughly 6,925‑sq‑ft conversion of a former Kirkland’s with a patio and a possible $7M+ buildout.

The Hornets are in active talks with the NBA to bring All‑Star Weekend back to Spectrum Center. Team and city leaders point to arena upgrades and an active event calendar as part of the pitch.