A Charlotte couple was targeted by a 'lost-pet' scam that demanded more than $1,300 for fake emergency surgery. Local shelters and animal control urge owners to verify callers and never pay over the phone.

Clear and dry Tuesday with a high near 58°F. Warmth builds into the 80s by Friday while nearby areas face elevated fire danger.

A new NLIHC report finds North Carolina has just 38 affordable and available rentals per 100 extremely low‑income households, leaving many renters severely cost‑burdened. The shortage is concentrated in major metros and across the state.

Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell has asked the NC SBI to review Mooresville Police after officers assisted on a 2025 search warrant outside town limits. The move raises questions about jurisdiction and transparency.

Nearly $26 million in state awards will fund broadband projects reaching 5,161 rural homes and businesses across 66 North Carolina counties.

A developer tied to Edged bought hundreds of acres near I‑85; neighbors have mounted a petition and small fundraiser to oppose a planned multi‑building data campus.

An investigation found 679 'wandering' officers rehired across more than 300 North Carolina agencies, exposing gaps in oversight and hiring practices.

Que Tucker, who led the NCHSAA since 2015, announced she will retire on Oct. 1, 2026 after a career that began in 1991. The board will begin the leadership transition.

A single-vehicle crash on U.S. 21 near Theodore Road in Chester County on Monday left the driver dead; state troopers are investigating.

A WARN notice lists 188 workers affected after parking management at Charlotte Douglas shifts to a new contractor. Some may be rehired, but many face separation.

North and South Carolina attorneys general joined Charlotte police at a March 23 briefing to press WeChat and other platforms over alleged fentanyl money-laundering. Officials said the effort builds on a 2025 demand letter and a 30-day timeline for answers.

Rallies tied to the No Kings movement are set across the Charlotte region on Saturday, March 28, with an Uptown gathering and suburban events in Concord, Fort Mill and more.

The Hornets and city leaders are studying a Brevard Street entertainment district anchored by the new Novant Health Performance Center, due in 2026–27. Plans aim to knit retail, clinics and event space into Uptown.