A Charlotte man pleaded guilty and was reportedly sentenced to 30–37 years for the March 2024 Scottview Drive killing of Robert Long.

A Charlotte nonprofit warns federal grant cuts could shrink youth mental‑health and violence‑prevention workshops run through Mecklenburg County's ReCAST program.

County officials proposed a $207.6M FY 2026–27 budget while holding property taxes at 40.5 cents per $100. A public hearing is scheduled for June 2.

Federal prosecutors say three Upstate South Carolina residents lured a man to Harrah's Cherokee, robbed him and killed him; a federal grand jury returned indictments May 19.

Some patients on GLP‑1 drugs say they feel emotionally muted. Charlotte clinicians are logging cases and advising dose checks and close monitoring.

Two people were taken to hospitals with life‑threatening injuries after an early‑morning shooting on Pressley Road in southwest Charlotte. Police are investigating.

A two-alarm house fire struck SouthPark late Wednesday; crews contained the blaze and no civilians were hurt. Investigators are now probing the cause.

CMPD is investigating a homicide in NoDa after early‑morning gunfire on North Davidson. Detectives are asking anyone with information or video to call the homicide tip line.

County Manager Mike Bryant pitched a $2.6B FY2027 plan that freezes the tax rate while boosting funding for schools, housing, mental‑health services and pay. Public comment is scheduled tonight.

Excavators are tearing down Bar‑B‑Q King on Wilkinson Boulevard as the site prepares for a planned bank branch.

Federal prosecutors say a 30-year-old man was indicted after a Charlotte traffic stop that turned up a handgun and about 427 grams of methamphetamine.

Rowan County is a finalist for Project Rack, a confidential bid that could bring about 258 jobs. Commissioners will hold a June 1 hearing to consider incentives.

Burr & Berry will open a fourth Charlotte location at 2905 Monroe Road this summer, expanding its drive‑thru and walk‑up model into east Charlotte.