A man has been charged with the murder of his grandmother in Alexander County, with authorities finding her body during a welfare check. An investigation is ongoing.

After an explosion in Weddington, the Fire Marshal concluded it was a fuel-air blast from the garage, injuring two. The exact cause is unclear, and residents are urged to check appliances and flammables.

The Lamplighter Inn in Charlotte is closing due to numerous code violations, forcing tenants to find new housing. The city is assisting with relocations.

NWS Charlotte provides a forecast for the region, predicting sunny days and potential showers as residents prepare for Thanksgiving, with temperatures varying throughout the week.

A North Carolina man was indicted for threatening people with a firearm on racial and religious grounds at a Charlotte restaurant. He faces civil rights and firearms charges.

Three men from Charlotte are charged with vehicle trafficking, accused of stealing and altering high-end cars across multiple states, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Two Charlotte repairmen pleaded guilty to not reporting $1.5 million income from elderly clients, facing up to three years in prison and a $250,000 fine each.

The National Weather Service forecasts varied weather for Charlotte, with a mix of clear skies and potential showers, and temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to high 60s.

Johnvonta Dixon was sentenced to 8 years for armed carjacking in Charlotte after threatening a victim with a gun. His post-sentence supervision will last 2 years.

A man from Morganton, N.C., received a 17-year sentence for drug trafficking and illegal firearms, including a machinegun, following an arrest warrant execution.

Speculation surrounds Taylor Swift's attendance at the Chiefs vs. Panthers game, with her presence previously tied to the Chiefs' wins. Swift, dating Chiefs' Kelce, is unlikely to attend due to her tour schedule.

Charlotte County invites residents to an e-waste recycling and shredding event on Dec. 7 at Walmart on Murdock Circle, featuring secure document shredding and expired medication disposal.

The NCDOT is turning the I-77 Gilead Road interchange in Huntersville into a diverging diamond layout, with roadwork causing changes in traffic through the weekend.