Union County deputies say a 15-month-old tested positive for meth; the child's mother was charged and a boyfriend was located in South Carolina and is awaiting extradition.

Engine 13 reported smoke showing from a house in the 4900 block of Winchester Street Thursday night; initial updates list no injuries.

Early Friday, MEDIC and CMPD responded to a shooting call at a home on Chalkstone Road in north Charlotte. The scene remained active as investigators worked.

Sunny, hot Friday with highs near 90°F and a statewide burn ban in effect. Cooler, showery Sunday for the mountains.

A Wingate man was charged with attempted first‑degree murder after a domestic assault left a woman airlifted to a hospital; investigators processed the scene.

Anchor Health paid $59.5M for the Azalea Building at 6324 Fairview Road, a Novant‑anchored medical office in SouthPark, signaling continued investor interest in MOBs.

A Raleigh contractor says months inside a crowded Georgia ICE center left him terrified; his family scrambled for bond and medical money while he fights deportation.

Maehelen Gray won a $100,000 Cash Payday scratch-off; after taxes she took home $72,018. The ticket was bought at a Ramsey Street convenience store in Fayetteville.

A Lenoir man was sentenced to 18 years after prosecutors tied him to multi-kilogram meth shipments into Burke and Caldwell counties. Federal officials say the case removed a substantial local supply.

Wells Fargo employees and union supporters rallied in Uptown Charlotte, delivering a petition and demanding a fair contract as NLRB complaints proceed. Organizers say bargaining has dragged on and want protections for staff.

Troutman police arrested a 31-year-old after an attempted vehicle break-in on Tuesday; detectives later obtained warrants linking him to several car break-ins.

CATS says value‑engineering options could trim costs and potentially push the Silver Line farther east; a virtual meeting and public comment card are open next Thursday.

Gastonia has asked developers to propose a hotel beside the downtown conference center and a dining destination at 212 West Main to strengthen the FUSE District. The city says the moves would help keep conference business and visitors downtown.