Almiron's move from Newcastle to Charlotte FC collapsed over wage disputes, leaving his transfer status uncertain.

Belmont Central Elementary was evacuated due to a gas leak. Dominion Energy found and fixed the leak and students returned shortly after. The school's communication was questioned by parents.

Charlotte is starting construction on the I-85 North Bridge to link Research Drive and J.W. Clay Boulevard, including two new bridges. The project aims to ease traffic and improve connectivity in University City.

Deputies in Rowan County are seeking a suspect in a shooting that left a victim with a serious head wound. The suspect fled in a stolen vehicle that was later found burned.

Charlotte has launched a Strategic Progress Tracker to publicly monitor its progress in areas like governance, safety, and development, with updates every six months.

The U.S. Justice Department secured an agreement with NCDAC to increase religious freedoms for North Carolina inmates, including access to group worship and kosher Passover meals.

A search is underway for 11-year-old Lorcan Hester and his father Thomas in Gastonia, with concerns due to the father's cognitive issues. They may be in a white Hyundai Sonata, plate TFE-7818.

Multiple shootings in North Carolina stemming from domestic violence have resulted in two fatalities and others injured, with the shooter committing suicide.

A Lincolnton grandmother won $4 million from a $30 lottery ticket she chose based on its blue and white color, opting for a $1.72 million lump sum after taxes.

An 82-year-old woman, Lorna Joy Roth, died following an arson at Sharon Place Condominiums in Charlotte; the incident is now a homicide investigation.

Mecklenburg County News announces two training programs for small business growth, targeting minority and women owners and businesses looking to expand, starting in January 2025.

KC and the Sunshine Band are performing a free concert at Village Park this Saturday with lawn seating; parking shuttle and food available, but no outside alcohol, smoking, or pets allowed.

A suspected arson in Mooresville injured two firefighters and killed six pets; Eric Cherry was arrested on multiple charges including arson and animal cruelty.