A Charlotte man collapsed and died while celebrating his 39th birthday. Authorities say the death is under review and no foul play is suspected.

After losing her son to fentanyl, Terica Carter turned grief into Hajee House — a west-side harm-reduction hub handing out naloxone, meals and outreach.

Belmont has bought the Stowe family’s downtown parcel — three contiguous lots totaling roughly 11 acres — and says it will preserve the site while planning redevelopment.

A 59-year-old Hickory man was struck and killed while crossing 1st Avenue SW Wednesday evening. Police are canvassing for video and asking witnesses to come forward.

A Charlotte family held a silent protest at Levine Children's after filing a malpractice suit alleging an improperly placed catheter caused their daughter's stroke.

City leaders floated an aquarium, a relocation or mixed‑use redevelopment for Discovery Place during a council retreat; a hired consultant will study costs and tradeoffs.

Union County deputies say a traffic stop in Indian Trail turned violent and ended with a crash, vehicle fire and a foot chase. Officials identified the suspect as James Hunt III and say he faces multiple felony charges.

A Salisbury man was arrested after police found a modified Glock and multiple 3‑D‑printed conversion devices during a search of a South Shaver Street home.

Battalion 9 responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Keswick Avenue Tuesday night; the department's initial update said smoke was showing and offered no further details.

Patchy fog this morning clears to sunshine and unseasonably warm highs in the 70s–80s; weekend showers and storms become more likely.

A Lincolnton couple was arrested after their 19-month-old tested positive for narcotics; deputies say the child is expected to recover while the parents face felony negligent child abuse charges.

A Newton bail bondsman was arrested after police say he shot at a moving Subaru Outback and rammed it with his SUV. He faces multiple felony counts and a $450,000 secured bond.

Surgeon‑founded Axolo Health rolled out a gaze‑controlled VR therapy with FDA Class II registration, and early clinic tests in Charlotte show promising results against phantom limb pain.