A Cherryville man was arrested after a 911 call at a Burger King led police to alleged child-exploitation images on his phone and at his home.

A Senate committee advanced House Bill 301 to bar under-14s from social apps and require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds; the bill also gives the N.C. DOJ enforcement powers.

Two Monroe nonprofit leaders were arrested after deputies recovered roughly $250,000 in stolen merchandise during a multi‑agency probe.

The Panthers exercised Bryce Young’s fifth‑year option, keeping the No. 1 pick under team control through 2027 and guaranteeing a sizable option‑year payout. The move gives Carolina more time on extension talks.

A fight on Mott Road in Mooresville ended with a man shot in the chest; investigators found narcotics at the scene and say a woman may have fired the shot. Authorities say the probe is active.

Orrman’s Cheese Shop is moving from its 7th Street market stall to a Selwyn Avenue storefront in Myers Park, bringing 100+ cheeses and a small dine-in menu. The grand opening is set for May 4.

CMPD posted that detectives are investigating a death in Charlotte’s Central Division; details remain scarce. Officials ask anyone with information to call the tip line.

Sharigato, a 24-seat hand-roll sushi bar by chef Shari Lynne Robins, is set to open at The Joinery in Optimist Park, serving made‑to‑order hand rolls and Japanese‑inspired drinks.

A Cleveland County detention officer was indicted and arrested on a charge of sexual activity by a custodian. He was released on $25,000 bond and is due in court May 1.

An 83-year-old Kershaw woman, Cresteen Miller, was killed after a hit-and-run on U.S. 521; troopers are asking witnesses to come forward.

Charlotte developer Keith Corp bought 178 acres in Rock Hill to expand Legacy Park East, with plans for up to 1.7 million square feet of industrial space.

Kannapolis council approved changes that could end the Brown fixed bus route and reduce the city's share of Rider Transit costs, leaving seniors and commuters worried.

Mecklenburg DA Spencer Merriweather says N.C.’s assault-by-strangulation statute failed survivors in two recent trials and is urging the General Assembly to clarify the law and boost penalties.