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.

More than 25,000 frozen pizzas and focaccia were recalled after metal fragments were found in slow‑roasted tomatoes.

A 65-year-old hiker fell roughly 60 feet from a cliff on the Alum Cave Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and died, the park said.

A Gastonia man pleaded guilty March 31, 2026 in the fatal 2020 stabbing of his grandfather; the case now moves toward sentencing in Gaston County court.

Gastonia’s fire marshal has banned open burning inside city limits effective Monday at 1 p.m. amid extreme hazardous fire conditions.

An 8-year-old Movement School student says she woke alone on a bus; her mother is demanding answers about driver checks and the school's transportation oversight.

York County says social media posts from a Greer residence appeared to threaten President Trump and his supporters. Detectives and the Secret Service are investigating.

Mostly sunny and unseasonably warm Tuesday in Charlotte; highs near 80°F with gusts to 22 mph.

The Greek — Eats & Sweets has opened in Mooresville, serving gyros, build‑your‑own bowls and Greek desserts rooted in family recipes. The spot offers pickup and delivery in the Lake Norman area.

An early-morning shooting near West Fifth and N. Clarkson left one person seriously injured and sent to a hospital. Police have not named any suspects as detectives investigate.