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.

Hello, Uncle has settled into a permanent stall at Burial Beer in Plaza Midwood, serving khao man gai and Thai comfort dishes Wednesday–Saturday evenings.

Harriet's Hamburgers will open a Plaza Midwood location on March 3, bringing its smash-burger menu and a tallow-fried fries tweak to the Commonwealth development.

Charlotte firefighters responded Monday to a structure fire in the 5900 block of Monroe Road; Engine 3 reported smoke showing and took command. Officials have not yet released details on injuries or cause.

A sinkhole opened Saturday on Airline Road in Gastonia, leaving a pickup partially submerged and the street closed while crews worked to remove the vehicle.

Burke County confirmed its first measles case and listed exposure sites in Morganton, Hickory, Lenoir and Valdese. Officials urge monitoring and vaccination.

Local activists will gather at Romare Bearden Park at 4 p.m. to protest the Pentagon’s "Operation Epic Fury" as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran escalate.