Two people were arrested after a downtown Chester social gathering escalated into a stabbing; investigators have charged two suspects with attempted murder.

Charlotte firefighters rushed to a working structure fire in the 1100 block of Homestead Glen Boulevard early Monday. Officials released only an initial alert as crews worked the scene.

Foggy start in Charlotte, then storms and heavy downpours this afternoon. Localized flash flooding possible in parts of the region.

La Pizzeria opened in June at Shelby’s Rail Trail Boardwalk, offering pies and slices with French-inflected flavors. It’s the latest small-business arrival on Warren Street.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday afternoon into Monday in Charlotte, with brief heavy downpours and localized flooding possible.

CMPD posted a short alert about an 'assault with a deadly weapon' in the Eastway Division; detectives released no location or suspect details and are asking for tips.

Two people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a Friday night shooting near North Tryon and Matheson; police have not named suspects.

A 37-year-old woman was electrocuted after storms downed a power line in southeast Charlotte. Neighbors say the line snapped and caught fire near Craig Avenue and Sharon Amity Road.

Belmont approved an 8% water rate increase and secured a $10M state loan to move its intake and shore up an aging system after a 'distressed' listing. City leaders say upgrades and emergency interconnects will protect supply.

Hot and humid Friday in Charlotte with storms likely this afternoon. Cooling stations and transit options are available across the city.

A mid‑morning head‑on crash on NC Highway 27 in Iron Station killed one person and sent another to a Charlotte trauma center after a vehicle caught fire.

A Charlotte man was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison after prosecutors tied a sawed-off shotgun to a March 2025 incident that endangered a child.

A Charlotte man was sentenced to 10 years after prosecutors say he sold meth and illegally possessed rifles with high‑capacity magazines. Federal prosecutors say the case began after controlled hotel‑room buys and a later shootout.