A hotel in University City saw smoke Sunday as roughly 60 Charlotte firefighters knocked down a structure fire in about 45 minutes. No injuries were reported and investigators are on scene.

A 40-year-old Hickory man was arrested after deputies found a man shot to death at a River Rock Road home. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

American Airlines has dropped service to 15 transatlantic cities, shrinking its Europe map and pushing more travelers onto partner carriers or longer connections. The cuts highlight fleet and fuel pressures shaping the carrier’s international network.

A 35-year-old man was arrested after human remains were found at a Charlotte property off Mallard Creek Road. The medical examiner is working to identify the victim.

A Charlotte USPS carrier was arrested after a woman says he entered her apartment and later withheld her mail. Authorities removed him from the route.

University City probation and CMPD officers say a search on Hanover Crossing Drive recovered a Glock, ammo and a conversion device; two 17‑year‑olds were arrested.

Light rain and fog this morning in Charlotte with spotty storms possible; a warm-up peaks Tuesday with heat‑index values over 100°F.

One person died and two were injured in a July 2 crash on I-485 northbound near Albemarle Road, adding to a summer run of serious collisions on the loop.

Two Hickory residents were arrested after human remains were found near a Glen Alpine trail. One victim has been identified while a second awaits positive ID as investigators probe the scene.

NWS warns Tuesday storms could bring damaging winds and quarter-size hail across Charlotte; earlier heavy rain may worsen ponding in low spots.

CMPD says a person was found shot in the 7500 block of Kings Ridge Drive in Steele Creek; detectives have opened a homicide investigation.

Charlotte’s SPX Technologies paid about CA$605M (≈US$430M) for Montreal‑based Neptronic, adding controls and electric‑heat products to its HVAC lineup. The deal arrives ahead of SPX’s July 30 earnings update.

A Charlotte plant recalled Spicy Breakfast Burritos sold in vending machines across eight states after sausage and undeclared soy were found; the company says no illnesses have been reported.