Prosecutors dismissed murder and weapons charges in January, leaving no conviction in the April 2025 death of 22‑year‑old Jorden Mason.

A Charlotte jury convicted Cameron Curry after prosecutors say he leaked access to employee and corporate files and demanded $2.5M in cryptocurrency under the alias “Loot.”

A crash and fuel spill on I-85 North at Exit 30 blocked two right lanes Thursday, causing delays in Charlotte. NCDOT is monitoring the scene.

Nashville‑born LadyBird Taco is taking over the former Lebowski’s in Dilworth and says it will bring breakfast tacos, house‑made queso and an all‑day coffee program this spring. Permits show painted signage that will read “tacos, queso, and coffee.”

Gov. Josh Stein joined PSA Airlines at the opening of its new Charlotte headquarters Thursday as the carrier pledges hundreds of local jobs and a sizable economic boost.

Museum leaders say being left off Charlotte’s roster of recurring arts recipients has left the Charlotte Museum of History with a $211,000 gap and forced program cuts.

A West Charlotte shopper says two women stole her car at gunpoint after a fight at a Food Lion; police recovered the vehicle and arrested two suspects.

Main Street Bistro will close March 24 as owner Lisa Boix retires. Trattoria on Main from Siano's team aims to open by mid‑April.

A new café from Manolo's Bakery founder Manuel Betancur brings Colombian coffee, gelato and meeting rooms to east Charlotte.

A WARN filing shows Family Dollar will close its Matthews distribution center by mid‑2026, putting about 373 workers at risk and prompting state outreach.

Chance the Rapper says he's coming to Charlotte after posting he wanted a North Carolina date; venue and ticket details are still pending.

A Cornelius man pleaded guilty to third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and received supervised release and a 30-year sex-offender registration instead of active prison time. Prosecutors say investigators found videos and messages on seized devices.

Pest videos and a county inspection put Queens University's student center under scrutiny as administrators promise pest control and sanitation steps.