Seven years after the April 30, 2019 classroom shooting at UNC Charlotte, the campus will lay wreaths and remember Riley Howell and Reed Parlier. The Constellation Garden memorial remains a touchstone for the community.

Authorities say remains found April 16 in a Summerfield cul‑de‑sac were identified as 44‑year‑old Harry Lee Willard Jr.; officials await the medical examiner's findings.

A 30-year-old Lenoir woman was killed after her SUV left northbound I‑77 and struck trees near mile marker 61 in Iredell County. State troopers say the investigation is ongoing.

Atrium Health hosted a blood drive Wednesday to honor officers killed in the Shannon Park ambush; organizers say donations collected could save hundreds of lives.

Panorama’s 84‑unit microunit project The J in South End secured a $16M construction loan; units will average 363 sq ft and include Ori robotic furniture.

Charlotte Rep. Nasif Majeed switched his registration to unaffiliated after a March primary loss and says he is undecided on caucusing, creating short-term uncertainty in the N.C. House.

Crews began demolition work at Kannapolis Lake's spillway and a test blast is scheduled today. The city warns of small, controlled blasts and possible minor vibrations.

A few morning showers are possible before a sunny, warm afternoon. Rain returns Friday night into Saturday, heaviest south of I-85.

Police sealed Clover Road NW near Carl A. Furr Elementary after reports of shots before dawn; detectives say no one was hurt.

Seaboard South End at 3232 South Blvd is being retooled under new management into three concepts: a steakhouse, a jungle‑themed nightlife garden and an events/co‑working space.

NWS warned Wednesday night of strong storms across Charlotte's Piedmont with pea-size hail and gusts up to 40 mph.

A Cherryville man was arrested after a 911 call at a Burger King led police to alleged child-exploitation images on his phone and at his home.

A Senate committee advanced House Bill 301 to bar under-14s from social apps and require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds; the bill also gives the N.C. DOJ enforcement powers.