One South added four new companies and one expansion, accounting for roughly 40,000 SF of new leases and pushing occupancy toward the mid‑80% range in Uptown Charlotte.

Parkdale Mills filed a WARN notice to close its Lexington plant on June 7, 2026, cutting 68 jobs — the second North Carolina plant to shutter this year.

A mule-drawn wagon and a car collided near Boiling Springs on Sunday, overturning the wagon; responders said the mules were largely uninjured and people were evaluated at a hospital.

Court records say a Mint Hill man fired a gun while impaired; his wife was accidentally shot and their seven‑month unborn baby died. A judge set bond at $1 million.

Iredell County deputies are investigating after a decomposed body was discovered Friday evening in woods off Turnersburg Highway near Statesville.

A 16‑year‑old Forest Hills High student was arrested after deputies say they traced an Instagram threat to her device. The juvenile faces a felony charge under state law.

South Block opens its Plaza Midwood shop Saturday with a block‑party grand opening, free mini acai bowls for early guests and a live DJ.

Inspectors flagged heavy food debris, dirty dishes and unwashed produce at Shad's Landing, which scored an 89 and a B on an April 9 Mecklenburg County inspection.

Charlotte Fire Department says Engine 7 battled a heavy structure fire early Friday on the 3000 block of Dalecrest Drive; officials are on scene.

A federal appeals court says a Charlotte widow can challenge a $45,000 release she signed after raw sewage flooded her house in February 2022, reviving her claims against the city.

A motorcyclist identified as Nelson Lee Graves was killed after a pickup truck ran a red light and struck his Harley at Stallings Road and Guion Lane; police are investigating.

Charlotte’s Great Westside Fish Fry returns April 18 at the West Complex — organizer Winston Robinson says this edition may be the last at that site.

Robinson Fire assumed command of a working structure fire on the 5400 block of Camp Stewart Road Wednesday evening as Charlotte units assisted. Officials released few details.