New studies show big economic upside if passenger trains return to Asheville — but a $650M+ price tag and required local matches mean the real test will be who pays. Conference meetings and federal grant windows will shape whether the plan moves from study to shovel.

Children’s ER visits tied to hemp‑derived THC have surged in North Carolina, prompting arrests, new federal limits and warnings from officials.

A strong cold front brings morning rain, gusty northwest winds and a quick cooldown to Charlotte on Thursday, March 12.

Queen City Quarter — the former EpiCentre in Uptown Charlotte — will be listed for sale again, with brokers and city leaders watching whether a new owner can revive the block.

A Charlotte man was sentenced to a little over 11 years after authorities found 34 bricks of cocaine, firearms and cash tied to an undercover probe. Prosecutors say the seizure totaled more than 72 pounds of cocaine.

Mooresville police are searching for 15-year-old Geidy Garcia Miralles. She left home Saturday evening and may be in Iredell or Rowan County.

Houston-based Alliance Industrial has broken ground on a new Rock Hill warehouse, its first Charlotte‑area project, with delivery expected in early 2027.

Fenian's Keep has posted signage in NoDa and is shaping up as a drinks-first, budget-friendly Irish pub from the team behind Brigid’s. The site lists a "Coming Soon" signup.

Kannapolis police say social-media reports of gunfire downtown Tuesday night were unfounded; two people were arrested on disorderly conduct charges.

A century-old Philly hoagie shop opened in NoDa on Wednesday, drawing a block-long line and DJ-backed opening at Centro NoDa.

Federal inspectors say Mission Hospital delayed isolating two children with measles for hours, exposing dozens and triggering an 'immediate jeopardy' designation. State and county health teams have opened hotlines and clinics.

Permit filings in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties show Raising Cane's evaluating two Charlotte-area pads, but the chain says plans aren't confirmed. These are early technical checks, not a guarantee of openings.

State filings show WJ Partners lining up multiple 7 Brew drive‑thru sites near Charlotte, from Mooresville to Winston‑Salem. The filings name specific parcels but not opening dates.