Sunny Friday with a high near 61°F and gusty south winds this afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms return Sunday into Monday with a sharp cooldown.

Councilors debated tearing down a city-owned Lincoln Street duplex tied to a 2023 fire that killed three siblings as the housing department reviews a demolition request.

An 18-year-old from Charlotte has been arrested and charged after 15-year-old Leo Epting was found shot on Tanglewood Way in Gray Court. A juvenile suspect is detained in North Carolina.

Federal prosecutors say a cyberstalking campaign targeted a vulnerable Charlotte man and ended in his death; two South Carolina residents were sent to prison.

A Tornado Watch covers York, Chester, Lancaster and Chesterfield counties into the early afternoon; forecasters urge residents to monitor updates and be ready to shelter.

Mixologist Larry Suggs is opening All Purpose Bar in NoDa at 3123 N. Davidson. The 1,700-square-foot cocktail spot will serve drinks and nonalcoholic options and is hiring ahead of an opening.

The Humane Society of Catawba County has hired Doug Rae as executive director. Neighbors and former staff point to past inspections and want transparency.

A strong cold front brings morning rain, gusty northwest winds and a quick cooldown to Charlotte on Thursday, March 12.

Kannapolis police say social-media reports of gunfire downtown Tuesday night were unfounded; two people were arrested on disorderly conduct charges.

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.