Charlotte contractors are offering higher pay and leaning on apprenticeships as they struggle to staff highway and resurfacing work across Mecklenburg County.

Kelvin Young, developer of Keyo Tiny House, was sentenced to 6–17 months after jurors found he obtained money by false pretenses. The conviction follows years of stalled tiny‑home projects and buyer lawsuits in Charlotte.

A 22-year-old Charlotte man was arrested after a police chase that led officers to seize nearly five pounds of suspected marijuana, three firearms and cash. Authorities say the Real Time Crime Center helped track the vehicle.

A heavy police response was reported late Thursday at a 7‑Eleven and nearby Walmart in University City; authorities released few details.

Gov. Josh Stein joined PSA Airlines at the opening of its new Charlotte headquarters Thursday as the carrier pledges hundreds of local jobs and a sizable economic boost.

A WARN filing shows Family Dollar will close its Matthews distribution center by mid‑2026, putting about 373 workers at risk and prompting state outreach.

Wing expanded its Charlotte drone network and launched limited night service, adding a Huntersville hub and evening delivery windows for eligible DoorDash and retail orders.

After the UNC System rolled back DEI rules, UNC Charlotte disbanded offices and student groups are running mentoring and cultural programs — often with limited resources.

A Lake Norman waterfront compound that once carried a $15M price tag has been carved into two $7.5M parcels to widen buyer interest, including developers. Local listings show a mix of residential buildings and a sailing club that make the site unique.

Two teens pleaded guilty and drew multi‑year sentences after the 2025 killing of 19‑year‑old Jaquad Malik Pearson in a Brookshire Boulevard NAPA parking lot.

CMPD detectives are investigating after a person was found dead off Belmead Drive in west Charlotte. Authorities say tips can be phoned in to the Homicide Unit or left anonymously.

Aria Communities landed roughly $53M to finance Skyview at Aria, a 338‑unit apartment project in Monroe, moving construction toward an October 2027 delivery.

Hendrick Motorsports filed to rezone roughly 22 acres along Papa Joe Hendrick Boulevard, shifting the land from residential to manufacturing and logistics.