City Council approved a 150‑day moratorium on new data centers to give staff time to study power, water and zoning impacts while select projects proceed. A town hall is set for Aug. 20.

Chipotle opened a Ballantyne outpost Wednesday and will open a Concord drive‑thru next Tuesday; each location is expected to add about 30 jobs in the Charlotte area.

State lawmakers canceled Kannapolis’ 2027 municipal election, extended current officials’ terms and moved future mayor and council races to partisan, even‑year ballots.

A Queen City Safe sweep in CMPD’s Freedom Division produced nine arrests, roughly 531.5 grams of suspected narcotics and six illegal firearms recovered.

Charlotte firefighters responded to a structure fire on Nantuckett Lane; Engine 39 reported smoke showing. Officials have not released details on injuries or cause.

The Carolina Panthers signed a five‑year deal moving preseason broadcasts and team shows to WSOC‑TV, with three August exhibitions and new weekly programs.

A Marshville man was arrested in Chesterfield County and charged with third‑degree criminal sexual conduct. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

A 19-year-old Charlotte man was arrested after his 2-month-old son was found with 14 fractured ribs and head bruising; authorities say he later admitted to the abuse.

James Burns advanced as the lone Republican filer for SC Senate District 15. Democrats Chad Williams and Monika White will meet in a Sept. 1 primary.

The NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning Sunday for parts of Burke and Catawba counties; quarter‑size hail and gusts up to 60 mph were possible.

Dozens of fans were treated for heat-related illnesses at Bank of America Stadium during Usher and Chris Brown’s shows; medics described the call volume as "record."

Hot and sticky Saturday in Charlotte with highs near 96°F and heat-index readings up to 105°F. Slight chance of late-day storms; cooling centers are available.

A Charlotte man faces fleeing-and-eluding charges after a late-night 911 call led to a high-speed chase that ended in a crash at a West Sugar Creek Motel 6.