CMPD’s Vice & Narcotics Unit says three people were arrested and police seized suspected cocaine, meth, firearms and cash after a search prompted by a community tip.

Clear, crisp Sunday in Charlotte with highs near 70°F. Frost limited to higher elevations; a wetter system may arrive Wednesday–Thursday.

A Statesville motorcyclist died after a 17‑year‑old SUV crossed the center line on a rural Iredell County road late Friday, troopers say.

A woman was arrested at Charlotte Douglas after federal inspectors say they found suspected cocaine and other drugs. She is married to D.J. Strawberry, son of Darryl.

A Mooresville man was arrested and charged with 20 felony counts after police say they found child sexual abuse material. He is being held on $800,000 bond and is due in court May 15, 2026.

Karak House Coffee plans an August 2026 Uptown opening at 220 N. Pine St., bringing karak tea and spice-forward desserts to downtown.

A car crashed into the Charlotte Fire Department headquarters late Thursday, injuring three people; medics say the injuries are not life‑threatening.

North Carolina reached an $11M settlement with Mylan over alleged EpiPen price‑fixing. Millions will go to state health programs and copay coupons for generics will increase.

Linville Capital has bought Charlotte’s Fitch Irick, folding the 500‑employee affordable‑housing operator into its platform and promising investment to scale projects. The move arrives amid tight local affordability and rising eviction filings.

Seven years after the April 30, 2019 classroom shooting at UNC Charlotte, the campus will lay wreaths and remember Riley Howell and Reed Parlier. The Constellation Garden memorial remains a touchstone for the community.

Panorama’s 84‑unit microunit project The J in South End secured a $16M construction loan; units will average 363 sq ft and include Ori robotic furniture.

Charlotte Rep. Nasif Majeed switched his registration to unaffiliated after a March primary loss and says he is undecided on caucusing, creating short-term uncertainty in the N.C. House.

NWS warned Wednesday night of strong storms across Charlotte's Piedmont with pea-size hail and gusts up to 40 mph.