A $6.26 million Mallard Creek restoration near Kirk Farm Fields will reshape banks, slow flows and cut sediment — but expect intermittent greenway closures during the one-year build.

Nine people were injured in a downtown Asheville shooting early Sunday; police have identified a person of interest and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Utah’s Swig filed plans to build a Steele Creek drive‑thru at 4942 Trojan Dr, potentially its first location inside Charlotte city limits. Timeline is unclear.

Hayden James Davidson — accused in a September South End Rail Trail assault — is jailed in Georgetown, S.C., on new charges including domestic violence and a weapons count.

An early‑morning shooting near Kings Branch Way sent one person to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries, Medic says. Police are investigating.

Inventory and months-of-supply have ticked up in Charlotte, giving buyers more time to shop while well-priced listings still draw strong offers. Local data show the market settling into seasonal norms.

An 18-year-old was charged with murder after a stolen‑car crash on Shamrock Drive on Jan. 4 that killed an 18‑year‑old passenger. Police say speed and a reported stolen vehicle are central to the probe.

A promised grocery in north Charlotte collapsed when Spangler's pulled out, leaving residents—especially older neighbors—without closer options for fresh food.

A gun was discovered Friday in a car parked at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in northeast Charlotte; officials say the weapon never entered the building.

Developers are leaning on townhomes, duplexes and ADUs as Charlotte’s path to more attainable housing amid high prices and zoning changes. Projects range from paired “duets” to deeply subsidized townhomes.

A 16-year-old was seriously injured after shots were fired into a Barvas Street home in northeast Charlotte. Detectives are investigating and asking the public to call Crime Stoppers.

A Wesley Heights ghost‑kitchen favorite will open a South End dining room in April, taking over the former Mazi space at 1300 South Blvd.

A couple says they found a loaded handgun tucked inside a Hyatt room drawer in Uptown Charlotte; police removed the firearm and the guests say the hotel apologized days later.