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Lowes Foods will anchor Pappas Properties’ Cadia Village in Mooresville, a 100+ acre wellness‑focused mixed‑use project with about 500 homes and retail, targeting 2027.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Federal prosecutors charged two Statesville men after 25 pit‑bull‑type dogs — including puppies — were seized in a federal investigation into dog fighting. Agencies including FBI Charlotte and USDA OIG assisted.
A 16‑year‑old was shot in the leg at a west Charlotte apartment complex Tuesday; police cordoned off the parking lot and collected evidence.
A doe burst into a Morganton restaurant early Tuesday; officers pinned and guided the animal out and it ran into nearby woods, officials said.
A Queen City Safe sweep in North Tryon on Friday led to 25 arrests, 61 citations and the seizure of guns, drugs and nearly $10,000, police say.
A motorcyclist died Sunday after a crash at Garvin Road and Ashe Road in York County. Troopers say the rider lost control while avoiding a turning SUV and later died.
Politics & Govt in ...
Columbus approved its FY2026–27 budget Thursday, holding the property tax rate at 51.5¢ while hiking water and sewer rates and adding a $3 card fee.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and hot Sunday; a frontal line Monday, June 22 could bring damaging winds and gusty storms. Stay hydrated and have a shelter plan.
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.
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