Bank of America reached a 16% ROTCE after a strong quarter, hitting its medium‑term target earlier than expected and sharpening questions about buybacks and local investment.

DNA evidence tied a Charlotte man to a Dec. 21, 2024 Wadesboro home invasion that left three people injured and five bound; he now faces 10 felony counts.

Muggy morning with pockets of fog and a high near 86°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday; keep a backup plan for outdoor events.

The NWS put eastern Gaston County under a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday evening, warning of 60‑mph gusts and nickel‑sized hail and advising residents to shelter indoors.

A new cocktail lounge arrives at Optimist Hall this Friday, pairing classic drinks with plush booths and table service.

Part of the 17-acre Brooklyn Village site in Uptown Charlotte was returned to its lender after a foreclosure notice, putting the $700 million redevelopment in doubt. The move hands title to two Phase I parcels that had been graded but never built.

Patchy morning fog will give way to a warm, breezy Charlotte afternoon with a slight chance of spotty storms and gusts up to 18 mph.

Gaston County Schools is weighing a plan that could close W.B. Beam Intermediate in Cherryville; the district projects about $288K in annual savings while families say the gains would be smaller.

A woman was arrested and charged after a late‑night stabbing at a West Charlotte apartment complex left someone seriously injured. Authorities say the suspect is jailed on a $5,000 bond.

Uber has appealed a Charlotte jury’s $5,000 verdict after a rider said a driver grabbed her thigh in 2019. The case is a bellwether in a nationwide MDL that could shape thousands of claims.

Napoleon Isom, owner of Rio Ultra Lounge, was reported found dead on Memorial Day; initial reporting says the cause is unclear and past arrests were reported.

A stolen-vehicle pursuit that began at a Weaverville Walmart ended in a crash near Asheville and a suspect who fled on foot remains at large. Police are asking for tips.

Eastway Division officers in Charlotte arrested a 24-year-old suspect after matching a victim’s description and recovering a firearm.