Court documents say a former patron returned twice to the Garden Bar and Lounge with Molotov cocktails; the April 24 blaze left the business a total loss and prompted felony charges.

A woman was arrested at Charlotte Douglas after federal inspectors say they found suspected cocaine and other drugs. She is married to D.J. Strawberry, son of Darryl.

CMPD’s Homicide Unit is investigating a death in the 7980 block of Shady Oak Trail in south Charlotte; officials have released few details.

A Mooresville man was arrested and charged with 20 felony counts after police say they found child sexual abuse material. He is being held on $800,000 bond and is due in court May 15, 2026.

A missing 17‑year‑old was located Wednesday at Big Mike’s Creekside RV Resort in Newland after deputies arrested a 45‑year‑old man. Authorities say the suspect faces felony abduction and sexual‑exploitation charges.

Simon paid $144.8M for Phillips Place in SouthPark and says it will "elevate" the 134,000 sq ft retail village with new dining and shops.

Karak House Coffee plans an August 2026 Uptown opening at 220 N. Pine St., bringing karak tea and spice-forward desserts to downtown.

State officials say Vibrio infections—including dangerous V. vulnificus cases—rose in 2025. People with liver disease or weakened immunity should avoid raw shellfish and open wounds.

A former Charlotte skate mentor was convicted on multiple child‑sex counts and given a 116‑year sentence after survivors testified. The case spans alleged abuse from the 1990s through 2010.

Authorities say a 20-year-old Statesville man damaged buildings and an aircraft at Lake Norman Airport; investigators estimate about $50,000 to the plane and $2,500 to the terminal. Arrests followed after a vehicle was found burning on I‑26.

A Mecklenburg County deputy’s traffic stop on April 29 turned up a Diamondback AR‑15, a hidden handgun inside a diaper bag, marijuana and several magazines. The driver was arrested and taken to the county processing center.

A sweeping South Carolina bill would let SCDOT build tolled "choice" lanes and pursue public‑private deals. The change could reach I‑77 at the Charlotte border.

Cloudy and mild today in Charlotte; rain likely late Friday into Saturday morning. Cooler Saturday, sunnier Sunday.