Nippon Electric Glass will close its Shelby, NC plant Aug. 31, cutting 282 jobs as it exits U.S. glass-fiber production while selling Lexington to Saint-Gobain.

A Greenville woman has been charged in connection with a June 14 east Charlotte shooting that killed a 30-year-old man; CMPD says the investigation is ongoing.

County officials say volunteer advisory boards that inspect nursing homes and assisted‑living communities are short‑staffed, leaving thousands of local beds with thinner oversight. Leaders want faster recruitment and training fixes.

Hazmat crews responded to a chemical spill at Liburdi's Mooresville plant Wednesday; officials say there's no immediate public threat.

A goat found near trails in Clover tested positive for rabies; four people were referred for medical follow-up. Officials urge vaccinations and reporting.

Peach Cobbler Factory is opening a Northlake shop at 9815 Northlake Centre Parkway, adding to its Charlotte footprint.

A 53-year-old man was killed after he became trapped between a backing tractor-trailer and a loading dock at a southeast Charlotte shopping center.

Atrium Health agreed to a $1.8M settlement after lawsuits alleged tracking pixels sent patient portal activity to ad platforms. Eligible users can file claims by Sept. 28, 2026.

A shooting outside a University City event venue early Tuesday left one man dead and another hospitalized. CMPD homicide detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

The former owner of Monroe’s Champagne Manor admitted in court to wire fraud July 6, after prosecutors say he took more than $1 million from couples and investors. Sentencing and restitution are pending.

Surveillance footage from a Rowan County jail appears to show a Salisbury woman striking her 2-year-old son during a video visit. Deputies arrested her and charged her with misdemeanor child abuse.

A Cleveland County ambulance was involved in a deadly crash that closed U.S. 74 near I-85 Monday morning. Troopers and emergency crews responded and investigators were on scene.

State and county reviews found unlicensed plumbing and electrical work at SouthPark Swim & Tennis Club created safety issues; retroactive permits and repairs are underway.