San Antonio-based Merit Commercial Real Estate is launching in Charlotte with Stream Realty veteran Daniel Farrar leading a six-person team. The firm will target office, industrial and mixed-use deals.

Two defendants will spend years in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping in a Charlotte case tied to a 2024 fatal shooting.

A $10 Jumbo Bucks ticket bought in Gastonia delivered a $1 million top prize. The winner chose a lump sum and took home $432,063 after taxes.

A two-night CMPD operation in Uptown produced 10 arrests, seven firearm seizures and 92 traffic stops.

CMPD announced a homicide investigation in Charlotte's Eastway Division early Wednesday but released few details about the case.

A severe thunderstorm warning covered Alexander and Iredell counties Tuesday afternoon, with forecasters warning of 60 mph gusts, heavy lightning and downed trees.

A Bojangles employee filed a federal lawsuit saying he was wrongly arrested and hit over a legal THCA joint; the filing renews questions about police tests and policy.

Photos show Tesla Cybercabs and Model Ys staged near Charlotte; a Tesla job posting suggests local robotaxi testing while federal regulators keep watch.

Deputies responded Sunday to a shooting on Russell Road in the Blackstock area; one person was shot and an investigation is underway.

A 35-year-old man was arrested after human remains were found at a Charlotte property off Mallard Creek Road. The medical examiner is working to identify the victim.

NWS warns Tuesday storms could bring damaging winds and quarter-size hail across Charlotte; earlier heavy rain may worsen ponding in low spots.

A Charlotte plant recalled Spicy Breakfast Burritos sold in vending machines across eight states after sausage and undeclared soy were found; the company says no illnesses have been reported.

A 17-year-old was shot Wednesday in south Charlotte during a reported car theft on Sedgefield Drive. Police investigated along I‑77 near Tyvola Road; no suspect information has been released.