Reports of gunfire at Frankie's Fun Park in Huntersville sent families fleeing Saturday night. Community leaders are urging mentorship as businesses tighten curfews.

CMPD reported an 'explosive demonstration' in the Steele Creek Division Tuesday; the department's alert linked to an Atlas One page but offered few details.

An 18-year-old Catawba Ridge High senior died after a yard‑work accident at his Fort Mill home on Feb. 20. The coroner has ordered an autopsy and tests.

A 38-year-old man was arrested after an assault at Carolina Mall left a shopper injured, Concord police say.

A roughly $9 million Myers Park purchase by Sonic Automotive’s CEO led Mecklenburg County’s January luxury home sales, underscoring continued strength at the top of Charlotte’s market.

CenterSquare bought the Shoppes at Indian Trail for $11.4M, adding a roughly 33,000‑sf neighborhood retail center to its Charlotte‑area holdings.

Caldwell Presbyterian converted its old education wing into Easter’s Home — 21 supportive studio apartments pairing leases with case management for people who've experienced chronic homelessness.

Chef Sam Diminich will reopen Mattie's Diner at 3100 The Plaza as Grey's Diner & Community Kitchen this spring, blending diner staples with farm-to-table sourcing.

A Tryon man was arrested after a high-speed chase that police say topped 100 mph. He faces multiple charges including assault on officers and hit-and-run.

Union County Sheriff's Office says its public phone lines were down Friday and asked residents to call 911 for emergencies while technicians work to fix the problem.

NCISAA ordered Victory Christian to vacate wins from the last two seasons, fined the school and barred it from the 2026 basketball postseason.

Concord says it hasn't been consulted and can't block private land sales after rumors ICE was scouting a detention site in Cabarrus County.

Marion Gales, 63, was arrested in the 35-year-old murder case of Kim Thomas Friedland after new DNA evidence emerged.