A former Gastonia officer was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after admitting she straw-purchased a 9mm and falsified ATF paperwork.

Cleveland County approved a $240.3M FY2025–26 budget and lowered its county tax rate to 40.5¢ after a revaluation. Here’s what that shift means for local services and taxpayers.

A Valdese driver faces felony and misdemeanor charges after a high-speed I-40 pursuit that topped 100 mph and ended in town. Court is set for March 26.

Mid‑80s and gusty today in Charlotte; showers and a sharp cooldown arrive overnight.

A $6.26 million Mallard Creek restoration near Kirk Farm Fields will reshape banks, slow flows and cut sediment — but expect intermittent greenway closures during the one-year build.

Nine people were injured in a downtown Asheville shooting early Sunday; police have identified a person of interest and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Utah’s Swig filed plans to build a Steele Creek drive‑thru at 4942 Trojan Dr, potentially its first location inside Charlotte city limits. Timeline is unclear.

Hayden James Davidson — accused in a September South End Rail Trail assault — is jailed in Georgetown, S.C., on new charges including domestic violence and a weapons count.

An early‑morning shooting near Kings Branch Way sent one person to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries, Medic says. Police are investigating.

Inventory and months-of-supply have ticked up in Charlotte, giving buyers more time to shop while well-priced listings still draw strong offers. Local data show the market settling into seasonal norms.

An 18-year-old was charged with murder after a stolen‑car crash on Shamrock Drive on Jan. 4 that killed an 18‑year‑old passenger. Police say speed and a reported stolen vehicle are central to the probe.

A promised grocery in north Charlotte collapsed when Spangler's pulled out, leaving residents—especially older neighbors—without closer options for fresh food.

A gun was discovered Friday in a car parked at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in northeast Charlotte; officials say the weapon never entered the building.