A land-use permit filed for the Wake Forest University Charlotte Center at 200 N. College St. would turn the mostly empty Uptown office into about 290 apartments.

A 19-year-old pleaded guilty and received a minimum 13-year sentence in the Dec. 17, 2024 Perennial Terrace Drive shooting that killed Raymone Flakes.

A Charlotte woman pleaded guilty Thursday in the 2025 killing of Loren Dudley and was sentenced to 165–210 months, with 408 days credited.

Five antique 19th‑century firearms were taken from the Historic Carson House in Marion, investigators say.

A head-on collision on Indian Trail-Fairview Road left one driver dead and another hospitalized; the N.C. Highway Patrol is investigating.

A melee broke out during a girls’ flag football game at Butler High in Matthews on May 9; Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says the incident was resolved and students were safe. NCHSAA recently moved to sanction the sport statewide.

A member of the 'Cabo 6' asked a judge to dismiss the Robinson family's wrongful-death suit, reigniting jurisdictional fights and revisiting evidence from Mexico.

Lancaster County put a 60‑day pause on a C.F. Smith rezoning for a 71‑acre retail site in Indian Land as officials and neighbors press for clearer traffic and infrastructure commitments.

Burke County added Eduardo Lopez Gregorio to its most-wanted list over outstanding sexual-battery warrants. Officials are asking the public to share tips with the sheriff's office.

Arts+ will redevelop the former Plaza Presbyterian at 2304 The Plaza into classrooms, performance and gallery space with accessibility upgrades and a modest expansion.

A man was charged after a shooting outside a south Charlotte strip club left two people injured. Police arrested a suspect and detectives continue to investigate.

Carolina Bloom revealed its Aug. 22–23 lineup at Blume Studios, pairing national indie acts with Charlotte favorites. Early-bird tickets are set to go on sale Tuesday.

A 42‑year‑old man was arrested after police linked a stolen Dodge Charger to vehicle break‑ins at hotels, gyms and country clubs across south Charlotte; detectives are reviewing additional cases.