Waymo says it has finished street mapping in Charlotte and is testing its new Ojai vans with employees on board. Public rides remain without a firm date.

Michigan‑born Haraz Coffee House opened its first South Carolina shop in Fort Mill, serving Yemeni‑spiced brews, pistachio lattes and extended evening hours.

A person was rushed to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a large emergency response at Westinghouse Boulevard and Pioneer Avenue in SW Charlotte.

A Charlotte booking photo lists statutory rape, indecent-liberties and assault charges against Tydarereous Graham, but public records so far include only the mugshot and charge headings. We explain what those charges mean under North Carolina law.

Concord Mills is getting Request Boutique, JD Sports and Rally House this July, adding more sneaker and Hornets gear to the mall’s lineup. The moves arrive as Simon reshuffles tenants amid landlord court actions.

Sunset Slush’s new Stanley location serves Italian ice and sundaes and will add an arcade for teens and families.

Bank of America reported $9.1B in Q2 net income, up 27%, powered by record trading and deal fees — but executives warned the second half may be slower.

A county-owned LaSalle building will become Urban Spark — a West Charlotte hub for college applications, credentials and jobs led by the Urban League.

Broken windows, cigarette butts and moved furniture were found inside the 1774 Hezekiah Alexander Rock House; police are investigating.

A Flood Watch runs through 8 p.m. Monday across several High Country counties as forecasters warn 2–4 inches of rain could cause flash flooding in low‑lying areas.

CMPD is investigating a homicide on the 7100 block of Wallace Road in southeast Charlotte. Detectives are processing the scene and authorities have released few details.

Smoke was showing on arrival at a structure fire in the 8100 block of Lobilia Lane, the Charlotte Fire Department said; initial posts did not list injuries.

An assault near the Briar Creek exit on I‑74 left multiple people with life‑threatening injuries, CMPD says. Detectives are investigating.