A severe thunderstorm warning put Bladen, Columbus and Robeson counties on alert Thursday midday; the NWS warned of 60 mph gusts, frequent lightning and hazardous driving.

Southport closed parks and suspended programs after a forensic accounting review; four Parks & Recreation employees are on paid leave and the case was referred to the NC SBI.

A Honduran national was sentenced to 101 months after prosecutors say he sold a pistol converted into a machinegun and meth in the Charlotte area.

A person was rushed to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a stabbing on Statesville Avenue in north Charlotte. Police are investigating.

A Tornado Watch covers York, Chester, Lancaster and Chesterfield counties into the early afternoon; forecasters urge residents to monitor updates and be ready to shelter.

A contractor struck a low-pressure sewer line on March 12 and about 100 gallons of wastewater reached Lake Norman near Cornelius. Charlotte Water contained the leak and urged residents to report signs of contamination.

Mixologist Larry Suggs is opening All Purpose Bar in NoDa at 3123 N. Davidson. The 1,700-square-foot cocktail spot will serve drinks and nonalcoholic options and is hiring ahead of an opening.

The Humane Society of Catawba County has hired Doug Rae as executive director. Neighbors and former staff point to past inspections and want transparency.

Land buys, zoning filings and developer plans point to major data‑center growth in Charlotte’s University area, with two large parcels under active review. Utilities and permits will shape the timeline.

Union County deputies are asking for public help finding Cquila Isadora Singleton, last seen Feb. 26. She was driving a green 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe and has distinctive tattoos.

A 3-year-old was airlifted to Charlotte after a dog attack in Pageland; the owner was arrested and the animal is being held pending a seizure hearing.

Concourse E at Charlotte Douglas is getting new terrazzo floors, moving walkways, updated signage and gate renumbering, with work slated to finish in spring 2027.

Cornelius police and fire crews recovered a missing boater's body from Lake Norman off Henderson Road; the family has been notified.