A 2-year-old died after a reported overdose in southwest Charlotte. Authorities say the child was taken to Atrium Health and the case is under investigation.

Union County deputies say a 15-month-old tested positive for meth; the child's mother was charged and a boyfriend was located in South Carolina and is awaiting extradition.

Engine 13 reported smoke showing from a house in the 4900 block of Winchester Street Thursday night; initial updates list no injuries.

A Wingate man was charged with attempted first‑degree murder after a domestic assault left a woman airlifted to a hospital; investigators processed the scene.

CaroMont Health plans a $200M investment to build a 125,000-sq-ft cancer center in Gastonia and expand oncology services at its Belmont campus, officials say. Construction timetables will be announced later.

Parents at Charlotte Catholic High School say a priest asked female students inappropriate questions during confession last December; the diocese says its review found no misconduct.

A 39-year-old man was struck and killed by a CSX train at the Sardis Road North crossing in southeast Charlotte; police say the investigation is ongoing.

CMPD has opened a homicide investigation in Steele Creek; detectives are on scene and have asked the public for tips.

Ballantyne’s Pearlz Oyster Bar has closed after roughly eight years; national chain Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is slated to take over the Stonecrest at Piper Glen storefront.

Hanahan Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Hedgpeth was arrested and federally charged after investigators say he solicited explicit material from minors. Authorities are asking the public for tips.

LaMelo Ball's late layup in overtime lifted the Hornets to a 127-126 play-in win over the Heat. Charlotte still needs one more win to reach the playoffs.

A Pineville man who recently bought a house won the $1 million top prize in the N.C. Education Lottery second‑chance drawing and chose a lump sum to pay off his mortgage.

Two people were arrested after an armed robbery near Parkwood High School in Monroe. Authorities say the suspects were identified and are being held at the county jail.