State approvals let Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University seek roughly $769.1M in bond reimbursements to cover a new tower and refinance older debt.

Mug and Maple is set to open at The Power House in Rock Hill this April with a maple-forward, health-focused menu and lodge-style interior.

Mostly clear and humid this morning in Charlotte. Slight late-afternoon storm risk today; heavier rain likely Sunday and cooler nights may bring frost in the mountains.

Siemens Mobility will build a $220M passenger‑rail plant in Lexington, promising 500+ jobs and about $1.6B in projected economic activity for North Carolina.

A 2‑year‑old was flown to a Winston‑Salem trauma center after being struck by heavy construction equipment while land was cleared near Morganton. Authorities say a track loader was involved and the sheriff’s office is investigating.

An appeals court left intact the convictions and life sentence for Caldwell Cole in the 2019 Lytham Drive shooting that killed two people. The decision rejects key defense arguments while leaving a narrow double‑jeopardy question unresolved.

Three teens pleaded guilty in the October 2024 killing of 18-year-old Zackary Rieken; sentences range from roughly five to 13 years and left family calling the outcome "mercy".

Longtime Ballantyne favorite Miró Spanish Grille has signed a lease to open a second Charlotte location in SouthPark later in 2026.

Muggy Friday with highs near 81°F and a small afternoon storm chance; a cold front brings likely rain Sunday.

Clear, mild Thursday with highs near 82°F. Rain and storms likely Sunday as a cold front approaches.

TikTok‑famous La La Land Kind Cafe has opened its first Charlotte shop in South End at 1930 Camden Avenue, pairing viral drinks with a social‑impact hiring model.

CHNO Coffee announced a LoSo storefront after an abrupt closure; owner Carlea Recinos has signed a lease at Elan LoSo but an opening date is still TBA.

Police say homicide detectives are on scene in Charlotte’s North Tryon Division; officials are asking the public to share tips.