A Steele Creek Preparatory Academy bus crashed on the 9100 block of South Tryon Street on June 3; MEDIC says one person was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Taylor "Tay" Sylver, remembered as the "glue" of a large family, died after a NoDa shooting; her brother vows to fight gun violence as police investigate.

Carnegie Private Wealth will move its headquarters to SouthPark in 2027, tripling its local office and projecting long-term hiring growth. The choice bucks a consolidation wave among advisors.

USA Rare Earth will lease an 800,000‑sq‑ft plant in Bailey Industrial Park as part of a roughly $1.2B project that the company says will bring about 490 manufacturing jobs. Federal CHIPS support and shifting defense rules add urgency to the buildout.

A 19-year-old was arrested Sunday and charged with second-degree murder after a 14-month-old was found dead in Morganton last November; investigators say the probe is ongoing.

Bank of America added binding arbitration to its online-banking agreement effective May 18, 2026. Customers have 60 days to opt out to preserve court access.

A Charlotte council member urged exploring whether hospitality taxes could pay for more police uptown, citing a recent North Carolina Supreme Court decision.

Elevation Church is launching Elevation College in Matthews — a small partner-site program with Southeastern University offering ministry-focused degrees and on-site housing.

A pedestrian was rushed to a hospital with life‑threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in east Charlotte near Sharon Amity. Authorities say details remain limited.

Wake Forest researchers analyzed the U.S. POINTER trial and found coach‑led diet and exercise programs produced measurable reductions in frailty over 24 months.

Spotty showers and brief heavy downpours could slow Charlotte's commute today. Allow extra travel time and carry an umbrella.

A Rowan‑Salisbury teacher surrendered to police and is jailed after felony warrants accused him of sexual offenses involving a former student dating to 2012.

Mild Friday in Charlotte gives way to increasing rain chances tonight into Saturday, with localized heavy downpours possible.