A car crashed into the Charlotte Fire Department headquarters late Thursday, injuring three people; medics say the injuries are not life‑threatening.

Students at Winthrop protested this week after a former counsel alleged an administrator used racial slurs; university leaders called the claims false as litigation continues.

North Carolina reached an $11M settlement with Mylan over alleged EpiPen price‑fixing. Millions will go to state health programs and copay coupons for generics will increase.

Finders Coffee is opening a South End shop at 1617 S Tryon this summer, focused on espresso, matcha and a four‑ingredient Basque‑style cheesecake. Soft and grand opening dates are targeted for mid‑July and mid‑August.

Kroger agreed to invest roughly $100M and pay a $2.5M penalty after federal officials alleged nearly decade‑long refrigerant leaks; Harris Teeter stores in Charlotte are included. The consent decree would fund equipment retrofits and tighter leak‑monitoring over three years.

Undercover checks at 40 Monroe businesses found 16 unlawful alcohol sales; employees were charged and businesses face ABC review.

Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't back any attorney general nominee who excuses Jan. 6, a stance that could derail or delay the White House's choice for DOJ.

Charlotte‑based Truist awarded Infosys a more‑than‑$500M contract to build and run an offshore tech hub in India, a deal that could reshape where the bank’s tech work lives.

Vitacost will close its Lexington fulfillment center, with a state WARN filing showing 130 workers will be laid off by July 1. The move follows a recent sale of the company.

Linville Capital has bought Charlotte’s Fitch Irick, folding the 500‑employee affordable‑housing operator into its platform and promising investment to scale projects. The move arrives amid tight local affordability and rising eviction filings.

Two teenagers pleaded guilty in the 2024 shooting death of 15‑year‑old Anthony Smith in southwest Charlotte; court records show lengthy prison terms and credit for time served.

TowneBank plans to demolish its SouthPark branch at 6337 Carnegie Blvd and rebuild a far larger mixed‑use headquarters in partnership with Harris Investment Company.

MLS and KKR launched Hometown Soccer Holdings and will base central operations in Charlotte to scale MLS NEXT Pro with stadiums and local clubs.