Sunny and warm today in Charlotte with highs near 83°F. A cold front Monday may bring light, spotty showers and gusts.

A Gastonia resident says he lived for days in 2009 with Patrick Burris — the man police later tied to five Gaffney-area murders.

A North Carolina appeals court has upheld Christopher Palmiter’s conviction for failing to report his stepdaughter Madalina missing; the girl remains missing and investigators continue to seek tips.

Three people were found dead at a Fairview home; a 16‑year‑old resident was later located in Gatlinburg and will be questioned as investigators probe the deaths.

A Charlotte street‑outreach nonprofit says pandemic-era ARPA grants ended in April and remaining funds will run out June 30, threatening teams that move people into housing.

A Charlotte mother says her daughter was raped inside a local vape shop and is warning neighbors. Advocates and police point to resources and safety tips for parents.

After midweek rain, the N.C. Forest Service removed the last statewide burn restrictions — including parts of the Charlotte metro — but permits and local rules still stand.

Six Flags said its CFO will step down May 8 as it names a new CMO and legal chief, with interim finance leadership in place. The changes arrive alongside stronger Q1 results and a push to sharpen the company’s post‑merger strategy.

A 30-year-old moped rider who was critically injured in an August crash has died after months in the hospital, and CMPD says the investigation is active.

Barnhardt filed to rezone about 21 of its 35 Plaza Midwood acres to Neighborhood Center zoning, a move that could bring apartments and shops while the mill keeps operating.

A 59-year-old North Carolina man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he posted a Supreme Court justice’s home address online and urged violence. Federal officials say doxxing can escalate into real‑world danger.

A rollover at McCain Street and Arbor Drive in Waxhaw left one man dead and the driver hospitalized; police say speed may have been a factor.

Italo, a pasta house from local restaurateurs, has taken over the former Cicchetti corner at 100 N Tryon in Uptown Charlotte; the menu highlights handmade pasta and daily focaccia.