Concord Mills is getting Request Boutique, JD Sports and Rally House this July, adding more sneaker and Hornets gear to the mall’s lineup. The moves arrive as Simon reshuffles tenants amid landlord court actions.

Sunset Slush’s new Stanley location serves Italian ice and sundaes and will add an arcade for teens and families.

Bank of America reported $9.1B in Q2 net income, up 27%, powered by record trading and deal fees — but executives warned the second half may be slower.

A county-owned LaSalle building will become Urban Spark — a West Charlotte hub for college applications, credentials and jobs led by the Urban League.

Broken windows, cigarette butts and moved furniture were found inside the 1774 Hezekiah Alexander Rock House; police are investigating.

A Flood Watch runs through 8 p.m. Monday across several High Country counties as forecasters warn 2–4 inches of rain could cause flash flooding in low‑lying areas.

CMPD is investigating a homicide on the 7100 block of Wallace Road in southeast Charlotte. Detectives are processing the scene and authorities have released few details.

Smoke was showing on arrival at a structure fire in the 8100 block of Lobilia Lane, the Charlotte Fire Department said; initial posts did not list injuries.

An assault near the Briar Creek exit on I‑74 left multiple people with life‑threatening injuries, CMPD says. Detectives are investigating.

Concord’s emergency account warned Friday of a severe thunderstorm covering the city and Charlotte‑Douglas Airport through 4 p.m. EDT. Officials urged residents to shelter and avoid flooded roads.

A Gaston County suit asks a judge to void an April 2025 cohabitation agreement that the Cothams say gave away a Cramerton house, luxury cars and cash.

A York County judge has found Nathan Jarrod Thomas not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2021 killing of Jaleel Jones; Thomas will remain in state psychiatric custody.

WBT’s Nations Ford transmitter parcel is listed for sale as residents and broadcasters push to preserve the station’s rare Blaw‑Knox towers and transmitter building.