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.

Researchers detected Orientia bacteria in chiggers across North Carolina, though no human cases have been confirmed. Simple precautions can cut your risk.

Big Papa’s Empanadas will open in August in Charlotte’s Historic West End with half‑pound empanadas, tacos, wings and a small patio. The menu leans creative and oversized.

CMPD's Operation Nite Shade led to seizures of fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, a firearm and 10 arrests near the Garden Inn, the department said.

Smoke was showing when Charlotte firefighters arrived on the 4300 block of Tillman Road; officials have not released details on injuries or cause.

Post Malone's delayed stadium tour opened in Charlotte with fireworks, confessions and a headliner who lingered with fans.

A Monroe woman was arrested after detectives say she struck and trapped a man under a U‑Haul on Dec. 17. She’s charged with attempted first‑degree murder and held without bond.

After heavy local pushback the Griffin family withdrew a rezoning for a Lake Norman events venue and says it will retool the site as a lower‑volume, members‑style club. Town records and meeting minutes show the property at 18311 and 18323 Nantz Road.

A Lake Norman tennis pro was arrested and charged with multiple child‑sex offenses; his employer has removed him and barred him from the club.