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Food & Drinks in ...
Swooger’s is closing after 26 years in Kings Mountain, taking its burgers, ice cream and famous spaghetti Tuesdays with it.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A northwest Charlotte jewelry store was robbed during an armed heist, with watches, rings, wallets, purses and two firearms reported stolen.
Andy Garcia was sentenced to life without parole after his conviction in the 2021 killing of Selvin Yovani Lara-Reyes at a south Charlotte apartment complex.
Community & Society in ...
Charlotte Black Pride held its 2026 celebration after five corporate sponsors cut or reduced support, leaving organizers to find more than $11,000 in replacement funding.
Club House Kitchen & Cocktails has quietly closed in Plaza Midwood, and a lounge-style concept called Touché Charlotte is lined up for the space.
Sports in ...
Panthers rookie Chris Brazzell II will miss the entire 2026 season after a left-knee injury changed from a short-term setback to surgery.
Weather & Environment in ...
Charlotte gets a sunny, dry Friday before a stormy weekend brings heavy rain and a risk of isolated flooding.
Lil’ Robert’s Place plans to close by September 1 after 16 years in downtown Concord. The eclectic bar’s owner called it “one hell of a ride.”
A Flock camera trail led police from Henderson to Charlotte, where a Wake County woman was arrested in a child-abduction case.
A pre-dawn power outage shut down traffic lights in east Charlotte before two cars collided, leaving one person with life-threatening injuries.
A Charlotte towing manager is accused of padding an insurance invoice with cleanup and equipment fees investigators say were never used.
Candyroot Lodge near Charlotte is set to begin limited preview golf October 28, with a full public opening planned for spring 2027.
Real Estate & Development in ...
San Antonio-based Merit Commercial Real Estate is launching in Charlotte with Stream Realty veteran Daniel Farrar leading a six-person team. The firm will target office, industrial and mixed-use deals.
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