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Sunny and hot Sunday; a frontal line Monday, June 22 could bring damaging winds and gusty storms. Stay hydrated and have a shelter plan.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Lexington car flipped into a yard after gunfire; prosecutors say a Winston-Salem man faces multiple felony counts and remains held on $750,000 bond.
A body recovered in a Lexington wooded area has been identified as personal trainer Elena Katherine Moore. An autopsy is scheduled at MUSC as authorities continue a death investigation.
The FBI warns scammers are sending couriers to seniors’ homes to collect cash or gold after grooming victims online. Authorities urge reporting to IC3.
Arts & Culture in ...
Swizz Beatz and several labels sued BoatYard Lake Norman in federal court, saying the Cornelius club played "Party Up" and other ASCAP works without a license.
Rain and fog hit Charlotte this morning. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 p.m., with pockets of heavy rain.
NC Emergency Management expanded a Level 2 severe‑weather outlook Thursday, widening tornado risk across central North Carolina with the highest probability near Charlotte.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Onward Investors paid roughly $51M for three Coliseum Centre towers — about half their 2020 value — underscoring steep repricing in Charlotte’s airport office market.
Politics & Govt in ...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools placed Dr. Crystal Hill on paid leave Wednesday as the district reviews administrative and operational matters.
Hot, windy Thursday in Charlotte raises fire concerns; the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are expected to bring heavy rain overnight. Keep an eye on gusts and avoid outdoor burning today.
A man wanted in a June 10 I‑40 shooting was arrested Tuesday in Buncombe County after allegedly dragging a sheriff’s lieutenant while resisting. Authorities say he was found with a 9 mm and faces multiple felony counts.
Edifice Construction moved its headquarters to Wilmore, expanding to roughly 35,000 sq. ft. with a speakeasy, fitness center and room for about 130 employees.
A pregnant woman was hurt and a man hospitalized after a knife attack outside a northeast Charlotte restaurant, police say.
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