Frank Leon Dent died May 28, 2026, nearly 10 months after a hit-and-run in north Charlotte left him critically injured. Detectives are asking for witnesses and video from the scene.

A Lewisville Middle School teacher was arrested off campus in Rock Hill and placed on administrative leave as the district and law enforcement investigate.

Famous Toastery has closed its Dilworth Park Road location after 15 years. Brokers say the roughly 4,500‑sq‑ft space is already drawing interest and a replacement could arrive within weeks.

A crash along Rock Hill Highway in Lancaster County on May 27 left at least one person dead as state troopers investigate.

A Great Falls man was sentenced to 18 years after admitting to sexual exploitation of a minor, officials say.

A Shelby mother says her 5-year-old needed five stitches after an ear injury at Unique Kids Daycare. She alleges the wound looked bite-like and wants accountability.

Monroe moved to back a boutique hotel at the former Joffre site with a Level IV grant tied to a $40M investment. The plan could bring about 100 rooms under an Autograph or Curio-style flag.

A stolen car crashed into a Chambray at LoSo townhome in southwest Charlotte Tuesday night; the owner says the vehicle was stolen Friday and no one was hurt.

A vehicle smashed through the side of 5Line apartments in Charlotte's Lower South End, leaving a hole in the facade but no confirmed serious injuries.

NWS issued a special weather statement after radar tracked a storm near Lake Bowen; gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain and lightning could cause localized flooding in parts of Rutherford and eastern Polk.

Charlotte's population is closing in on one million as housing costs and traffic push locals to declare “We’re full.” City leaders face hard choices on transit and housing.

Sonrisa has opened in Uptown Charlotte’s Brevard Court, serving birria, arepas, ceviches and Peruvian chicken in a compact lunch-and-evening space.

Advocacy groups in Charlotte asked police and event organizers to pledge no cooperation with ICE at the U.S. men’s friendly this Sunday and to create enforcement‑free zones.