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.

Two MS-13 gang leaders, Fredy Mauricio Buruca and Santos Guillermo Ramirez Mancia, received 30 and 20-year prison sentences, respectively, for racketeering and violent crimes.

A homeowner was assaulted by an intruder in Statesville. Police arrested Ahmed Aldaibani, who faces multiple charges including Assault by Strangulation and Sexual Battery.

A Wilmington man was arrested Feb. 14 after authorities say about 1.25 pounds of C‑4 were found; the case involves the New Hanover Sheriff's Office and the FBI.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are hosting community conversations to discuss local issues with residents, starting in the Northwest Service Area on February 24.

A Concord daycare teacher pleaded guilty to misdemeanor child abuse after hot-gluing a 3-year-old; she was sentenced to 10 days in jail and community service.