Baku, a 13-year SouthPark staple, will close in April as the Sharon Road property returns to the landlord amid redevelopment plans. The owner says some Yama concepts will remain.

Jurors were seated Monday as Sean Williams faces federal meth and cocaine charges in Western North Carolina after his 2023 Cullowhee arrest. The stop later produced material tied to multiple prosecutions.

Declining MMR coverage has left thousands of children vulnerable and pushed measles outbreaks closer to Charlotte; officials are urging parents to check records.

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office warns callers are impersonating deputies and demanding payment for missed jury duty. Officials say hang up and verify suspicious calls before sharing any personal information.

Avelo pushed Concord’s flight schedule through mid‑November and says added aircraft will create local jobs and more nightly‑returning flights from the smaller USA airport.

Crispy Banh Mi's Ayrsley outpost will close on March 25 after five years when its lease wasn't renewed. Other Charlotte locations will remain open.

The N.C. SBI says Zachary Rogers, estranged husband of Lexington officer Kaitlin Crook, has died — the first major public update in the Dec. 17 shooting that killed her.

FBI Charlotte says counterterrorism teams are on high alert after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran; Joint Terrorism Task Forces are working around the clock.

A friend disputes the SUV driver's robbery claim in the November Gastonia crash that killed Rhyne Linker.

A Union County jury found Maurice Lamon Stitt guilty on multiple child-sex charges; prosecutors say the abuse began in 2003 and the victim later came forward as an adult.

Adie Moreira‑Martinez died Feb. 27 after being found with life‑threatening injuries on Feb. 4 along Harrisburg Road in east Charlotte. CMPD says a suspect was taken into custody and detectives seek tips.

Prosecutors moved to revoke Timothy Hayden’s bond after court records show he missed twice‑daily breath tests tied to the Labor Day shooting that wounded an Ellerbe firefighter.

Two adults were arrested in Burke County and are being held without bond on felony child abuse charges. Their next court date is March 20, 2026.