Somerset Court of Cherryville agreed to pay $1,000 and require staff discharge training after state regulators found serious neglect tied to the alleged 'dumping' of a resident.

A Bojangles employee filed a federal lawsuit saying he was wrongly arrested and hit over a legal THCA joint; the filing renews questions about police tests and policy.

Timothy Davis, owner of Precision Collateral Recovery, faces new felony counts tied to an alleged U‑Haul theft while a 2023 CMPD search that turned up firearms and $5M in sneakers remains unresolved.

Burke County deputies arrested 43‑year‑old Wendell Sherwood Osborne after a July 26 Connelly Springs shooting. Warrants charge him with first‑degree burglary and assault; he is held without bond.

Michael Waltrip has opened a NASCAR‑themed signature bar inside Eleven Lakes Brewing in Cornelius, bringing his beers, memorabilia and race‑watch nights to Lake Norman.

A former Lowe’s finance director says he was fired for advocating for Latino employees and for refusing to falsify sales figures. The complaint is now on the federal docket.

Cabarrus and Rowan leaders say childcare shortages are costing the local economy about $149.1M a year and are lining up state funding and local programs to stabilize care.

Hot and humid with highs near 94°F and heat‑index values up to 105°F. Scattered afternoon storms could bring damaging wind and hail.

A Mooresville staple known for home cooking will close this Friday; longtime customers and staff are mourning the end of a neighborhood fixture.

Photos show Tesla Cybercabs and Model Ys staged near Charlotte; a Tesla job posting suggests local robotaxi testing while federal regulators keep watch.

Mecklenburg County has confirmed Cyclospora cases as North Carolina joins a multi‑state outbreak. Officials urge careful washing of produce and prompt medical attention for persistent diarrhea.

LinkedIn ranked Charlotte No. 15 on its 2026 Cities on the Rise list, highlighting hiring gains as the metro expands beyond finance into healthcare and tech.

Deputies responded Sunday to a shooting on Russell Road in the Blackstock area; one person was shot and an investigation is underway.