Charlotte will near 90°F Thursday with gusty winds and elevated fire danger; open burning is banned statewide.

Lancaster County advanced rezoning and an amended development deal that moves Lennar’s 605‑acre Haven at North Corner closer to 926 homes while officials warn infrastructure lags.

Three Lanterns is bringing a fast-casual Asian hub to South End this summer, with bowls, bnh mi, breakfast onigiri and a boba program.

A 14‑year‑old pleaded guilty to second‑degree murder in the Boone Street shooting that killed 20‑year‑old Emily Lizama Alvarez. Prosecutors say the meeting began as a drug transaction that turned deadly.

One person was fatally stabbed on Ruffner Drive near Statesville Road in Cornelius, MEDIC says; police are investigating.

El Tres Platos opened in Gastonia last week, blending Mexican, Honduran and Colombian dishes from breakfast through dinner. The menu includes shared family platters and seafood-forward options.

Monroe police arrested a 27‑year‑old Monday after license‑plate readers led officers to the Icemorlee apartments. He was taken on an outstanding Chesterfield County murder warrant.

A National Weather Service alert warned of increased fire danger across the northwest Piedmont through Monday evening as a statewide burn ban remains in effect.

A 25-year-old woman was beaten unconscious aboard a CATS bus in northwest Charlotte. CMPD says no arrests have been made and is asking the public for tips.

Engine 18 is on scene at a house fire in the 2100 block of Double Oaks Road in Charlotte. The department's initial post offered only location and response details.

One person was hospitalized with life‑threatening injuries after a shooting Saturday night near East W.T. Harris and North Tryon in east Charlotte.

Engine 21 responded late Saturday to a structure fire on the 6700 block of Manderly Drive; initial updates listed smoke showing and command. No injuries were reported in the first alert.

Three Rabbits Brewing is lining up a German-style taproom at 214 Commerce Place, aiming for a June soft opening and a larger late-summer celebration. The buildout includes a 1,500‑sq‑ft taproom.