Charlotte‑born Ilios Crafted Greek is planning a Davidson outpost at Sadler Square; signage is up but a firm opening date has not been posted.

Beloved Uptown cookie shop La Bonbonnière is opening at Blakeney Town Center in Ballantyne with a "coming soon" address at 9870 Rea Rd. No firm opening date yet.

Police say one person was killed in a shooting in west Charlotte Wednesday; detectives are investigating at the 10000 block of Florentine Way.

Piedmont Medical Center will centralize most maternity care at Fort Mill on May 12, 2026, while Rock Hill pivots to trauma and specialty services.

Rio 150 is opening a Huntersville restaurant near Lake Norman, bringing its famously giant margaritas and Baja‑style menu to the area.

Charlotte SHOUT! returns April 3–19 with 200+ events. Uptown road closures are in effect and Eighth Street is closed until April 20.

More than 25,000 frozen pizzas and focaccia were recalled after metal fragments were found in slow‑roasted tomatoes.

Gastonia’s fire marshal has banned open burning inside city limits effective Monday at 1 p.m. amid extreme hazardous fire conditions.

Deputy Fire Chief Brad Best will take over as Gastonia’s fire chief on May 1, 2026, when Phil Welch retires. Best brings decades of experience and advanced fire‑service credentials.

A Charlotte Observer payroll review shows more than 1,000 Mecklenburg County and Charlotte city employees earn six‑figure salaries, while the county median household income is about $87,005.

Slingshot Social Game Club announced its South End location is permanently closed, leaving a large nightlife space vacant on West Bland Street.

A Mecklenburg County DA staffer was fired and charged with felony death by vehicle after a Saturday crash that killed another driver; a special prosecutor has been requested.

A person was killed early Sunday near Lucky Strike Matthews on Brigman Road. Officials say details are limited as investigators work the scene.