Sunny and hot today with highs near 84°F. Low humidity and gusty winds raise fire danger; open burning remains banned.

Dallas Rescue Squad asked Gaston County for an $8.50 per‑hour reimbursement increase to shore up staffing, citing rising payroll and fuel costs.

A senior skip day at Leslie Square in University City turned violent Tuesday, leaving a 17‑year‑old shot and another teen injured as people fled the scene. Police are investigating.

A new Americans for Financial Reform study says Wells Fargo denied Black, Latino and Asian mortgage applicants in Charlotte at much higher rates than white applicants between 2020–2024.

Averitt Express plans a major logistics campus off Shopton Road near CLT after a high‑value land purchase; city rezoning and traffic work will shape the buildout.

A new Charlotte nonprofit law firm launched to help people with felony convictions clear fines, recover licenses and regain the right to vote while pushing for policy change.

Kannapolis police say a 17-year-old was found dead inside his Coldwater Lane home after an apparent shooting. Investigators report a red SUV was seen leaving the scene and are asking for tips.

Two suspects in the Hickory pool‑party shooting appeared in court Tuesday as prosecutors press dozens of attempted‑murder charges tied to the June 1, 2025 attack.

A New Mexico couple admitted importing jewelry from Vietnam and selling it as Navajo-made. Federal prosecutors say the scheme undercut Native artists and will cost the pair nearly $342K.

A 31-year-old Concord mechanic died after a car rolled onto him while he worked; local reporting says he faced dozens of arrests and unpaid-job complaints.

Four people were injured early Tuesday in a crash at Carmel Road and Pineville-Matthews Road that involved a CMPD cruiser. Authorities say one person is critically wounded and the cause remains under review.

A former McDowell County counselor has been sentenced to a minimum of 28 years after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving a 14-year-old student. The case began when parents flagged messages in February 2024.

The Department of Justice awarded North Carolina more than $2 million to speed testing of sexual-assault kits and guard against future backlogs. Officials say the money will boost lab capacity, investigations and victim services.