York County enacted mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions on May 8, limiting irrigation and many outdoor uses as drought strains supplies. Rules and hours vary by town.

Sunny and warm in Charlotte today with afternoon gusts. Showers likely Monday; expect cooler weather midweek.

A $378.75M recommended budget funds raises and infrastructure while holding property taxes and electric rates steady.

Police circulated a photo after multiple Matthews apartments were entered through smashed patio doors. Officers ask anyone with information to call 704-847-5555.

Atrium Health has started mailing letters after a Cerner/Oracle Health security incident may have exposed medical records for some Charlotte patients. Cerner is offering two years of Experian monitoring to potentially affected people.

A North Carolina judge granted a temporary restraining order for Miles Bridges after court filings alleged cyberstalking, threats and an arena incident.

A high‑ranking Sinaloa Cartel member was sentenced to 28 years after an HSTF probe tied him to fentanyl, meth and cocaine distribution and money‑laundering.

PulteGroup broke ground on Carolina Ridge in Midland, a 670‑acre master plan that will add about 1,110 homes including a Del Webb 55+ village. Major off‑site water mains are already permitted.

CLT Airport announced a new Atrium restaurant serving made‑to‑order burgers, salads and a full bar. The airport shared menu highlights but did not name an operator or opening date.

A structure fire in Harrisburg closed Rocky River Road near Atrium Health Harrisburg and drew mutual-aid crews from Concord and Charlotte. Officials have not released injury or cause details.

CMPD identified Zaquez Samprese Blakley, 24, as the victim of an April 18 west Charlotte shootout; investigators have ruled the death justified and no charges will be filed.

A Charlotte man was booked on 23 counts after police tied him to dozens of vehicle break‑ins and stolen firearms; investigators recovered multiple guns while executing warrants.

A 65-year-old patient was arrested April 28 and charged with sexual battery after a nurse at Atrium Health reported he grabbed her breast during a hospital visit.