Charlotte manufacturer Okaya Shinnichi Corp. agreed to pay $1,196,421.68 to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it misrepresented eligibility for a second‑draw PPP loan.

A bicyclist was killed Sunday night on Alexander Love Highway near Blessed Hope Road in York County after being struck by a sedan. State troopers are investigating.

A 19-year-old from Wellford died after his car hit a tree on Holly Springs Road in Inman; investigators have scheduled a forensic exam.

Engine 31 responded to a structure fire in the 4900 block of Jean Grimes Drive early Saturday; Charlotte Fire Dept reported visible smoke. Officials gave no immediate details on injuries or cause.

Warm and sunny early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely late Saturday into the night. Light rain should give modest drought relief.

The Panthers used the 19th overall pick on Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling, adding a long-armed, athletic rookie to a unit hit by injuries. The selection mixes upside and development needs.

AJ Sankofa is turning his Optimist Hall stall into a four‑seat tasting counter, pairing inventive multi‑course plates with wine and showcasing dishes like lion’s mane and coffee‑roasted squash ravioli.

Chicago buyers picked up the former Wells Fargo complex at 301 South Tryon for $36.5M and plan a mixed‑use conversion targeted to begin in 2028.

A search warrant executed Thursday produced a person of interest in the January burglary of Greg Biffle’s Mooresville estate. Authorities say no arrests have been made.

Two Charlotte-area senators filed bills to block most immigration enforcement at schools and to set new training and referral rules for school resource officers. One measure includes $181M for English‑learner supports.

A 63-year-old Lincolnton man was killed Wednesday when a pickup struck his lawnmower while he crossed Killian Road near Hoover Road. Troopers say no charges will be filed.

A federal grand jury indicted Worden Evander Butler on April 22, accusing him of interfering with his neighbors' housing rights and using fire after a cross-burning. The case has reignited debate over South Carolina’s lack of a statewide hate-crimes law.

Dashcam shows a speeding car strike a woman's SUV on I-485 near Pineville; the driver fled and authorities had not identified them.