A Thursday morning stabbing on North Tryon near Old Concord Road left one person with life-threatening injuries and sent them to Atrium Health.

One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries after shots were fired on Central Avenue near Rosehaven Drive; police blocked the road while investigators processed the scene.

CMPD says a woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a March 18 assault near S. Sharon Amity Road; detectives are seeking tips and video.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg put a one-year, $347,592 PowerSchool contract on the board agenda for hiring and evaluation tools even after the vendor’s December 2024 data breach. The deal would leave grades and attendance on Infinite Campus.

A New York Fed–backed analysis and a hiring-manager survey show record underemployment for recent grads. Charlotte Works says seniors should stack skills and prove initiative early.

Bank of America filed a land‑development plan for a two‑story SouthPark branch, dovetailing with the bank’s national push to add 150+ financial centers.

Gastonia police arrested one person after an apartment search turned up firearms, a large amount of marijuana products and about $12,000 in cash. The investigation is ongoing.

Permits show Jaggers planning a drive‑thru at 985 Concord Parkway South, marking a new Texas Roadhouse‑owned burger shop for Concord. No opening date has been announced.

A Charlotte mother hit the top progressive level in the NC digital game and took home about $509K after taxes; she plans a family trip to Disney World.

Funkheizer's Diner has opened in Mooresville with all‑day breakfast, four‑ounce smash burgers and a full bar. Owner Mel Funk plans to rebrand nearby Fresh Egg locations and expand into Huntersville soon.

Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell has asked the NC SBI to review Mooresville Police after officers assisted on a 2025 search warrant outside town limits. The move raises questions about jurisdiction and transparency.

Huntersville firefighters say a brush fire off Elmira Avenue was traced to fireworks as dry conditions raise the risk of outside blazes. Officials urge caution.

A juvenile was involved in an accidental shooting at the Kris Lang Sports Complex in Belmont; no one was hurt and the owner has announced new safety rules while police investigate.