Isaiah Stewart got a seven-game suspension after a brawl during a Pistons-Hornets game, involving multiple players. Other players received shorter bans. Stewart's past altercations influenced his punishment.

An accident on I-485 in south Charlotte caused serious injuries to four people and significant traffic delays, with a car flipping near I-77. Drivers were advised to avoid the area.

A 76-year-old man was killed after his SUV crossed the centerline, overturned and caught fire on U.S. 64 near Helton Hartley Place, troopers said. The State Highway Patrol is investigating.

Brian Moynihan says customers are still spending even as affordability tightens; the bank points to payments growth and AI‑driven efficiency.

A York County judge handed a 15‑year‑old 15 months of probation after the teen pleaded guilty in the Rock Hill shooting that killed Braylen Jackson.

A man was shot at Microtel Inn, Statesville. Joel Winbush Jr., the prime suspect, was charged but later died from self-inflicted wounds during a standoff with police.

A Jan. 25 basement blaze gutted Bistro Roca in Blowing Rock; the town and local businesses have rallied to support staff as plans to rebuild take shape.

A person was taken to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a shooting near North Tryon and Atando Avenue in north Charlotte. Authorities say details are limited as the scene is investigated.

Sunny and unseasonably warm today with a high near 70°F. Rain returns overnight and a wetter system is likely Sunday.

Eric Neigenfind died after being hit by a car in Charlotte; driver Tony Hawk stayed at the scene, with no immediate signs of speed or impairment causing the crash.

Family-run Ricezilla has opened at Eastland Promenade in Charlotte, serving Thai and Burmese dishes including pad thai, mohinga and grilled dumplings.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide on Timber Hollow Drive where one person was fatally shot, and a person of interest was detained.

A sharp rent increase may force Block Love Charlotte from its day-service center, threatening meals and services for people experiencing homelessness.