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A Raeford man faces charges after investigators linked delivery notifications and video to missing FedEx packages reported in 2024.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and warm Saturday in Charlotte, but a strong front will bring a risk of damaging storms late Sunday into Monday and a sharp freeze after.
Two people were shot Friday at the Loyalty Inn on Lucky Penny Street; one victim is in life‑threatening condition and the other is seriously hurt. Police are investigating.
A Charlotte father attacked the man charged in his son's 2025 killing inside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse; the father was arrested and the suspect hospitalized.
Sunny Friday with a high near 61°F and gusty south winds this afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms return Sunday into Monday with a sharp cooldown.
Politics & Govt in ...
Councilors debated tearing down a city-owned Lincoln Street duplex tied to a 2023 fire that killed three siblings as the housing department reviews a demolition request.
An 18-year-old from Charlotte has been arrested and charged after 15-year-old Leo Epting was found shot on Tanglewood Way in Gray Court. A juvenile suspect is detained in North Carolina.
Federal prosecutors say a cyberstalking campaign targeted a vulnerable Charlotte man and ended in his death; two South Carolina residents were sent to prison.
A Tornado Watch covers York, Chester, Lancaster and Chesterfield counties into the early afternoon; forecasters urge residents to monitor updates and be ready to shelter.
Food & Drinks in ...
Mixologist Larry Suggs is opening All Purpose Bar in NoDa at 3123 N. Davidson. The 1,700-square-foot cocktail spot will serve drinks and nonalcoholic options and is hiring ahead of an opening.
Community & Society in ...
The Humane Society of Catawba County has hired Doug Rae as executive director. Neighbors and former staff point to past inspections and want transparency.
A strong cold front brings morning rain, gusty northwest winds and a quick cooldown to Charlotte on Thursday, March 12.
Kannapolis police say social-media reports of gunfire downtown Tuesday night were unfounded; two people were arrested on disorderly conduct charges.
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