A century-old Philly hoagie shop opened in NoDa on Wednesday, drawing a block-long line and DJ-backed opening at Centro NoDa.

Permit filings in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties show Raising Cane's evaluating two Charlotte-area pads, but the chain says plans aren't confirmed. These are early technical checks, not a guarantee of openings.

A school bus crashed Wednesday on Matthews Township Parkway near Sam Newell Road; MEDIC crews responded and the crash is under investigation.

A North Tryon Division traffic stop in the 4900 block of Hillsboro Avenue resulted in three handguns seized and three arrests, police say.

CMPD announced Tuesday that detectives are investigating a fatal crash in the Metro Division. Officials say details are limited as investigators process the scene.

Park leaders say repairs will reopen the Blue Ridge Parkway’s closed sections in North Carolina by the end of 2026; phased work and detour maps aim to steer visitors back to gateway towns.

Court records show Charlotte’s immigration court ordered 21,712 removals in 2025 and voluntary departures rose to 799 amid a roughly 129,000-case backlog.

Charlotte households saw winter Piedmont Natural Gas bills jump about 20%. We break down the causes and list help and complaint options.

Court documents and doorbell video show a woman allegedly poured gasoline around a southwest Charlotte house and told officers she intended to burn it. She faces arson charges and a $500,000 bond.

A federal grant and a $990,000 local match would fund a multi‑phase rebuild of Broome Street, adding turn lanes and modern sidewalks through downtown. Work could run into 2030.

Chop Chop Red Pot will open a stall at The Market on 7th on April 1, pairing its barbecue truck roots with Marlee Jean’s seafood for Uptown diners.

A person suffered life‑threatening injuries in a south Charlotte stabbing Sunday morning near Tyvola Road, MEDIC says.

Charlotte leaders and partners broke ground on the $67.1M Eastland Sports Campus at Eastland Yards, a 29‑acre complex with fields, courts and an indoor center. The city says it will open in late 2028.