Advocates say ICE detained a Charlotte father after a WIC visit, leaving his family without income and seeking help.

Police say one person was killed in a shooting in west Charlotte Wednesday; detectives are investigating at the 10000 block of Florentine Way.

Piedmont Medical Center will centralize most maternity care at Fort Mill on May 12, 2026, while Rock Hill pivots to trauma and specialty services.

State records show 81 deaths tied to county jails in 2025, with suicides, natural illness and overdoses among the leading causes. Advocates want clearer reporting and oversight.

The Duke Endowment awarded more than $3.2M to Atrium Health Foundation to expand rural cancer care, fund a STEM program at The Pearl and grow a Lincoln County nursing academy.

A Lenoir County man was arrested after deputies say he rammed a woman's car carrying three children on N.C. 70 near Kinston. The family suffered no serious injuries; the suspect faces multiple charges.

Charlotte plans a $3.5 million realignment on Sharon Road near Eastburn, adding a left‑turn lane, flattening a curve and pedestrian upgrades to reduce crashes.

Lawmakers in Raleigh will consider overriding Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of HB 87 to opt North Carolina into a federal tax‑credit scholarship program. The vote could hinge on a single swing vote.

A late-night shooting on Carlyle Drive left one person hurt and neighbors said the area feels less safe as officials investigate. Community members want answers.

A Union County deputy was struck on Lawyers Road and the driver was arrested on DWI and hit-and-run charges, the sheriff's office says.

Clear, muggy morning with highs near 85°F and a slight chance of late-afternoon storms.

WTA officials toured Spectrum Center, putting Charlotte in position as a top U.S. candidate to host a future WTA Finals; no formal bid has been filed yet.

Union County broke ground in Wingate on a 25,000-square-foot Food Innovation Center to expand the Food Hub, equip a shared kitchen and train students for ag careers.