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Highs near 96°F today with heat‑index values above 100 and a slight risk of late‑day storms. Cooler, drier air moves in Monday.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Foreclosure filings in the Charlotte metro jumped 67% in April 2026, outpacing national increases and raising fresh concerns for homeowners and neighborhoods.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A vehicle crash at Freedom Drive and Ashley Road killed at least one person and closed the intersection, prompting a police investigation in west Charlotte.
Community & Society in ...
From a 1977 community gathering to Plaza Midwood's multi‑day festival, Juneteenth is now a major Charlotte weekend. Here's how the tradition took root.
Food & Drinks in ...
Greensboro's Ice Cream Factory is bringing its handcrafted flavors and free toppings to Charlotte's University area this summer. The brand is plotting multiple locations across the city.
Parks & Nature in ...
Mecklenburg County's new 91‑acre Ezell Park opened in Mint Hill with a sprayground, pickleball courts, trails and public art.
A ruptured water main prompted a precautionary boil-water advisory in Mount Holly; officials say to boil or use bottled water until testing confirms the system is safe.
Prime Beverage Group has leased a major Kannapolis warehouse vacated by Stanley Black & Decker, with operations set to begin weeks after the manufacturer left.
Catawba County authorities say a Cherryville man has been identified as a suspect after Rusty Johnson was found shot at a Vale residence. Investigators ask anyone with tips to call 828-464-3112.
A 33-year-old man was pronounced dead outside SteelFab's Charlotte plant Tuesday; police and state labor investigators are probing the scene.
A motorcycle traveling the wrong way on an I‑85 on‑ramp in Gastonia struck a tractor‑trailer early Tuesday, sending two riders to hospital with life‑threatening injuries.
A Charlotte physician was sentenced to house arrest and five years' probation after being convicted of signing thousands of false orders that fed a multimillion‑dollar Medicare and TRICARE fraud scheme.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Carowinds announced Rip Roarin' Falls, a record‑shattering log flume with a 100‑foot Mega Drop and backward airtime elements, scheduled to open in 2027.
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