Mid‑90s heat Saturday with heat‑index near 100°F. Sunday brings increased storm chances and gusty winds.

Foreclosure filings in the Charlotte metro jumped 67% in April 2026, outpacing national increases and raising fresh concerns for homeowners and neighborhoods.

Masa Sushi Asian Grill got an 87 (B) after a June 9 inspection flagged bare‑hand contact, raw shrimp stored above ready‑to‑eat food and black grime on racks. Inspectors say staff discarded affected food and corrected several issues on site.

Recent fundraising, a tax-ruling and administrative progress have pushed Barber-Scotia College in Concord closer to filing for reaccreditation, leaders say.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train at the Union Square/Hickory Station crossing Thursday afternoon. Police say the investigation is ongoing and ask witnesses to call 828-328-5551.

A vehicle crash at Freedom Drive and Ashley Road killed at least one person and closed the intersection, prompting a police investigation in west Charlotte.

A motorsports alliance is targeting Troutman’s former Keystone plant with a $25M proposal that would move dozens of jobs and win the town nearly $422K in incentives.

Federal prosecutors say a 24-year-old from Indian Land has been federally charged after Nazi symbols and a noose were posted at Charlotte’s Shalom Park; authorities cite surveillance footage and social posts.

From a 1977 community gathering to Plaza Midwood's multi‑day festival, Juneteenth is now a major Charlotte weekend. Here's how the tradition took root.

A draft amendment from Sen. Vickie Sawyer could require Charlotte to repay about $60M spent on I‑77 planning and could let the state withhold new project funds. Local leaders are reviewing the language.

A woman was shot in the chest by a Cherokee County deputy during a welfare check and later tried to leave a Chattanooga hospital, authorities say.

A severe thunderstorm warning hit Henderson and Polk counties Thursday; forecasters warned of 60 mph gusts and quarter‑size hail and urged residents to shelter.

A man was arrested after deputies say he used a Gurkha kukri-style machete during a breaking-and-entering on Lewis Ferry Road; the victim is in stable condition.