Iron Oak Cigar Lounge opened in Concord with a bourbon-forward bar, a 400+ humidor and an indoor golf simulator, plus memberships and evening tastings. The 3,200-square-foot spot aims to blend retail, education and social nightlife.

McKenzie Coleman, 28, was struck and killed by a Norfolk Southern train early July 5 south of West Gold Street in Kings Mountain; investigators are probing the collision.

The former owner of Monroe’s Champagne Manor admitted in court to wire fraud July 6, after prosecutors say he took more than $1 million from couples and investors. Sentencing and restitution are pending.