Gastonia police are searching for a driver after a moped rider, identified as Christopher McAllister, was killed Tuesday near West Walnut and North Ransom.

Contractors and state data warn that distracted driving and speeding are raising work‑zone risks in North Carolina as summer travel climbs.

A Charlotte man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 157–201 months for the 2023 Curtiswood Drive shooting that killed Ja’Kez Johnson.

Mild Tuesday with highs near 80°F. Gusty winds and likely storms Thursday–Friday could disrupt Juneteenth plans.

CMPD posted a short alert early Monday announcing a homicide investigation in the Metro Division. The department gave no location or victim details but asked for tips.

Relatives in Fair Bluff say S & L Funeral Home buried the wrong woman, then exhumed a grave to swap remains — and families say the re‑viewing was mishandled. Local outlets report the two deaths happened one day apart.

A Peace Of Soul Vegan Kitchen closed after a farewell service Saturday as owner Folami Geter pauses daily operations to plan the brand's next chapter. Fans had been traveling in for the restaurant's vegan soul food.

Surfside Beach says its insurer won't cover roughly $545,600 that was diverted in a cyber-enabled payment scam, leaving investigators and the town scrambling to recover the money.

Charlotte barbecue favorite Our Beloved BBQ Mac’s is closing its restaurant after a decade; owners say they will pivot to catering, events and festivals.

Masa Sushi Asian Grill got an 87 (B) after a June 9 inspection flagged bare‑hand contact, raw shrimp stored above ready‑to‑eat food and black grime on racks. Inspectors say staff discarded affected food and corrected several issues on site.

A motorsports alliance is targeting Troutman’s former Keystone plant with a $25M proposal that would move dozens of jobs and win the town nearly $422K in incentives.

Another Broken Egg Cafe has opened at Christenbury Village in Concord, offering Southern brunch classics, seasonal specials and a full bar. The location is run locally by FourFiveNine Global.

Mecklenburg County issued a rabies alert after a Huntersville coyote exposed a person and a pet on June 6; both are receiving treatment and officials urge caution.