A contract worker at Charlotte Douglas was arrested after roughly $5,000 of David Yurman jewelry taken from checked luggage showed up for sale online.

OceanaGold plans a $240 million investment at the Haile Gold Mine near Kershaw and says about 200 new jobs will be created across engineering and operations.

Morning showers are likely Saturday with a cooler-than-normal weekend. Mountain spots could see frost early Sunday; sun and warmer temps return by Sunday.

Market on Morehead is lining up a mid‑May debut in South End with a $6M buildout, a 25‑ft Jumbotron and a dog‑friendly patio. Owners expect the spot to be a busy dining and events hub.

Mooresville will enforce mandatory water limits for town customers starting next Friday, restricting sprinkler hours and imposing fines as drought tightens supplies. Town officials say exemptions apply and private‑well homes are not covered.

Atrium Health and WakeMed announced a proposed $2 billion combination that would create 3,300 jobs and expand mental‑health services across North Carolina.

U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson hosted federal, local and housing leaders in Asheville after a recent uptick in shootings; officials pledged to coordinate investigations and prevention.

BOOM Charlotte returns to University City for a three-day fringe festival with more than 100 performances, free outdoor stages and a marketplace of local artists.

A 27-year-old man was found stabbed on Wiley Avenue on April 30; police have arrested Jerome Lee Staples and charged him with voluntary manslaughter. Investigators say the fight involved a knife and both men were injured.

A sudden "emergency situation" at the Hudson Walmart led to an evacuation Friday and a large police response; officials have released only limited information.

Mecklenburg County is banning grills, campfires and other open flames in county parks starting May 4 as drought and a statewide burn ban raise wildfire risk.

An outdoor-first taco counter and heated patio from the teams behind Moo & Brew and Bocao Sushi is set to open in Plaza Midwood this spring.

Charlotte Water will begin Stage 2 mandatory restrictions on May 15 as drought deepens across the Catawba‑Wateree basin. Limits will curb irrigation, home car washing and pool fills.