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.

Neighbors say low‑flying police drones in Mooresville have raised privacy alarms, and the town’s public flight dashboard has drawn fresh questions about transparency.

B‑Side Group’s Lady Funari will take over 222 E. Bland St. in South End, offering a chef‑facing pasta counter, patio seating and a menu of housemade pastas.

State officials say discarded cigar ashes sparked the Jumping Branch Fire near Marion; a Marion woman was cited as crews battled roughly 185 acres under a statewide burn ban.

Trident Strategic Partners filed to rezone roughly 19 acres at 601 W. Summit Ave for a mixed-use project near the Iron District; environmental cleanup has begun.

Dutch Bros opened a drive‑thru at 2027 Celanese Rd in Rock Hill, serving Nitro cold brew, Rebels and early morning hours for commuters. The move follows the Clutch Coffee conversion.

Four shotguns were taken from Harrison Precision in Cornelius early Tuesday; police released suspect photos and are seeking tips.

Vara Trinity Park — a 267‑unit complex from The Spectrum Cos. — has begun construction at 1618 North Duke St., adding housing near Northgate Mall as neighbors press for affordability.

Rio 150 is opening a Huntersville restaurant near Lake Norman, bringing its famously giant margaritas and Baja‑style menu to the area.

A special transit committee met March 31 to review a scathing FTA audit and outline immediate safety changes for the Charlotte Area Transit System.

Charlotte SHOUT! returns April 3–19 with 200+ events. Uptown road closures are in effect and Eighth Street is closed until April 20.