A 22-year-old passenger was killed after a BMW M3 ran off Queens Road West and struck a tree in south Charlotte on Sunday.

Kings Mountain police are searching for Michael Wilson after a man allegedly entered an occupied Lake Montonia home with a sawed-off shotgun; investigators recovered the weapon and items nearby. Tips are being requested.

Moe's Original BBQ opens a new Monroe restaurant next Tuesday, bringing Alabama-style smoked meats, house sauces and classic Southern sides to the Charlotte area.

Brighthouse posted a $792M first-quarter loss even as a $4.1B Aquarian takeover moves toward regulatory sign‑offs.

Two people died after a late-night house fire on Saw Road in China Grove. The Rowan County Fire Marshal and sheriff's office are investigating.

Kevin Wayne Bryan, 63, died after his Toyota 4Runner left U.S. 64 and hit a tree just west of Hendersonville; state troopers are investigating.

Madison Palmer, 27, was struck and killed Friday night on eastbound N.C. 150 near Emerald Isle Drive; troopers say she may have been impaired and no charges have been filed.

Brakes on an Amtrak car caught fire near Charlotte Station, forcing the evacuation of more than 100 passengers. Firefighters contained the blaze to the brake pads and checked riders for smoke exposure.

Paul Manley’s Packard Tavern will open in Packard Place next Monday with wood-fired dishes, oysters and classic cocktails. The 4,800‑sq‑ft spot replaces the former Bar One.

Union County approved a $174M 2026–27 budget that prioritizes teacher pay, repairs and tech upgrades. The proposal now goes to county commissioners for final review.

Gaston County prosecutors say undercover officers were justified when they shot a man at Jakob's Food Mart in January after reviewing surveillance and witness statements.

New data show roughly one-third of 18–34-year-olds are living with a parent; experts point to high rents, student debt and a tight housing supply.

A Georgia woman was arrested after deputies traced a jury‑duty scam that used contraband phones to target Rowan County residents. The investigation is ongoing.