Experts at a Charlotte Business Journal panel say tenant demand and data‑center projects are piling pressure on power, labor and steel supply across the region. Growth is real — but so are the frictions.

A viral clip shows a DoorDash driver speaking to a 12‑year‑old in Winston‑Salem; public registry listings indicate the man is on the sex‑offender registry.

Union County deputies evacuated the Monroe courthouse and government center after a reported threat; ATF assisted and investigators found no hazards. The buildings later reopened.

A 23-year-old Charlotte man is jailed after police say he struck his pregnant girlfriend with a glass bong in a West Charlotte apartment. He's facing multiple felony counts and is due in court March 12, 2026.

Police say Tesla location logs and texts placed a North Carolina man at the scene of an August fatal shooting near Loris. He has been extradited to Horry County on murder and weapons charges.

A 61‑year‑old man is jailed after Matthews police say he beat a woman during a road‑rage confrontation on Chesney Glen Drive. Authorities say he used a collapsible baton and bond was set at $100,000.

Whataburger will open at 2265 Cross Pointe Dr in Rock Hill, with a targeted April 30, 2026 opening as part of the chain’s Carolinas expansion.

East Charlotte neighbors object to a rezoning bid for 8036 Hood Road after a developer sought approval to allow office and data-storage uses, raising traffic and utilities concerns.

The Juice Pod opened its first North Carolina cafe in South End, bringing juices, acai bowls and avocado toast to The Line.

Sunny but chilly Monday in Charlotte with a high near 43°F and northwest gusts up to 30 mph. Mountain snow and travel impacts continue through midnight Tuesday.

CMPD says a CrimeStoppers tip and a community video led to charges in a dog abuse case. The animal is now in Animal Care & Control custody.

NWS has issued a winter weather advisory for Mitchell County Sunday–Tuesday; mountain ridges could see several inches of snow and gusty winds that make travel hazardous.

Clemson deputy Kevin White is reportedly expected to be UNC Charlotte’s next athletic director, bringing fundraising, NIL and operations experience to the 49ers.