Lions Services will lay off 107 workers at its North Tryon manufacturing center by July 1 after a contract ended, the WARN filing says. The cuts hit production roles.

A Post & Courier investigation shows deadly delays and costly settlements in South Carolina jails — and offers a warning for North Carolina's new pretrial law.

Emad Rizk takes the helm at Charlotte-based Premier after a $2.6B take-private. The seasoned payer-and-provider executive will lead the company's tech and supply-chain push.

Olivia Rodrigo will play Spectrum Center Oct. 7–8 as part of The Unraveled Tour. Amex presale opened May 5; general tickets go on sale May 7.

A man was arrested after police say he forced someone into an apartment, fired shots and led officers on a chase in east Charlotte. He now faces multiple felony counts.

A Monroe couple invested more than $500,000 to open Vetus Distillery, a downtown operation making Bulgarian rakia and small-batch fruit brandies.

Plaza Midwood’s popular seafood food truck 33rd & Main is closing, with owners citing rising food and fuel costs and thanking customers for years of support.

Three teens were arrested after a Cheraw shooting that killed a 20‑year‑old, authorities say. The sheriff's office is asking residents to step forward with tips.

Wadesboro Mayor Pro Tem Garrett Snuggs was arrested after court papers say he threatened a law‑enforcement officer. He faces a misdemeanor communicating‑threats charge and is due in court May 22.

Stono Group paid $6.8 million for a three-building industrial property in Matthews at 3603–3619 Gribble Road, marking its first Charlotte-area acquisition.

Gaston County’s FAST team arrested Helen McKnight, who was wanted on multiple trafficking and manufacture-related drug counts. Authorities say the arrest was made without incident.

A newly installed pump and short pipeline now send millions of gallons from a nearby quarry into Monroe's Lake Lee, easing pressure as drought tightens.

Monroe mayoral candidate Surluta Anthony is under scrutiny after participating in a committee recommendation to fund a nonprofit she helps lead. The overlap raises legal questions under state recusal rules.