Morven fire chief William N. Stubbs was arrested and faces felony drug, explosives and weapons charges after investigators allege he burned an abandoned home. Court records and local reporting say the probe is ongoing.

Emad Rizk takes the helm at Charlotte-based Premier after a $2.6B take-private. The seasoned payer-and-provider executive will lead the company's tech and supply-chain push.

A Monroe couple invested more than $500,000 to open Vetus Distillery, a downtown operation making Bulgarian rakia and small-batch fruit brandies.

A Kannapolis woman was arrested after deputies say they found a loaded handgun and suspected cocaine during a traffic stop on Charlotte Highway. She faces felony drug and weapons charges.

A Lincoln County deputy was arrested in Mecklenburg County after alleged threatening messages and cyberstalking; court records say the messages prompted a protective order.

A car smashed through a Crouse home early Sunday and came to rest roughly 30 feet inside, prompting firefighters to ladder trapped homeowners to safety.

Someone cut Spectrum fiber in west Charlotte, briefly disrupting service; CMPD is offering up to $25,000 for tips and investigators are asking for footage.

BOOM Charlotte returns to University City for a three-day fringe festival with more than 100 performances, free outdoor stages and a marketplace of local artists.

A 27-year-old man was found stabbed on Wiley Avenue on April 30; police have arrested Jerome Lee Staples and charged him with voluntary manslaughter. Investigators say the fight involved a knife and both men were injured.

Mecklenburg County is banning grills, campfires and other open flames in county parks starting May 4 as drought and a statewide burn ban raise wildfire risk.

A missing 17‑year‑old was located Wednesday at Big Mike’s Creekside RV Resort in Newland after deputies arrested a 45‑year‑old man. Authorities say the suspect faces felony abduction and sexual‑exploitation charges.

Charlotte‑based Truist awarded Infosys a more‑than‑$500M contract to build and run an offshore tech hub in India, a deal that could reshape where the bank’s tech work lives.

Two teenagers pleaded guilty in the 2024 shooting death of 15‑year‑old Anthony Smith in southwest Charlotte; court records show lengthy prison terms and credit for time served.