Two people were arrested May 18 in Lincolnton after a probe into alleged child trafficking and a child's exposure to drugs; detectives say the investigation is ongoing.

Seniors at River Rock's Alexander Farms say they were forced to leave the Cornelius community they expected to call home. The sudden moves raise legal and housing questions.

A 27-year-old woman was arrested after a 24-year-old man was shot multiple times outside an east Charlotte apartment complex Monday night. Police recovered a gun and charged her.

Family‑shared surveillance appears to show a man firing into a Rock Hill house before 19‑year‑old Camariya Tidwell was shot and killed, police say a suspect has been arrested.

Crispy Cones opened its first Charlotte shop in Steele Creek, serving warm, sugar‑dusted pastry cones filled with soft‑serve and rotating flavors.

Bob’s Discount Furniture opens a 35,115‑sq‑ft University City showroom this Thursday, with Pineville, Matthews and Hickory locations also planned. The move is part of a national expansion push.

Two firefighters were injured and a family escaped after a house fire in Indian Land; multiple agencies responded and the cause remains under investigation.

Sunny, hot start to the week with highs near 92°F. Showers and storms become likely Thursday–Friday; plan backup for outdoor events.

A 24‑year‑old Charlotte man was arrested in Forsyth County after investigators traced suspected child‑exploitation material to him, authorities say.

Atrium Health is opening a modular freestanding emergency department in Concord that adds 24/7 care, imaging and trauma capability. Officials say it could create nearly 100 jobs.

A former Charlotte teacher sued the city after a WCNC investigation alleged a wrongful conviction and a series of official failures that cost him his job.

David Tepper landed on Time’s 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list after giving roughly $529 million last year. Local gifts include UNC Charlotte, USC and a $1M push for girls’ flag football.

One person was killed and another wounded in an early-morning shooting in the 1200 block of Weldon Avenue in east Charlotte, police say.