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.

Spotty showers Friday with heavier rain possible overnight into Saturday. Hot, drier weather returns Sunday into next week.

A 5-year-old girl died after being pulled from a neighborhood pool in southwest Charlotte Wednesday; police say she was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.

Bank staff at a Weddington branch flagged a customer's ID and exposed what investigators call a complex money‑laundering operation that led to an arrest.

Flood Watch through 8 p.m. Thursday for Charlotte; heavy downpours may cause rapid street and creek flooding. Monitor local alerts.

Two Charlotte insurance brokers were arrested after state investigators say they filed dozens of false life‑insurance applications and collected thousands in commissions. The N.C. Department of Insurance says the probe is ongoing.