A Jan. 25 basement blaze gutted Bistro Roca in Blowing Rock; the town and local businesses have rallied to support staff as plans to rebuild take shape.

Tampa-born Naked Farmer is opening in South End at 2725 South Blvd, bringing seasonal, locally sourced bowls and plates to Charlotte this month. The chain says the Charlotte spot is its first location beyond Florida.

Union County confirmed a measles case linked to an Indian Trail urgent care visit; visitors during a Tuesday evening window may have been exposed. Health officials are tracing contacts.

State and federal monitors list much of the Charlotte area in "severe drought." Utilities say taps are holding, but some smaller towns have asked residents to conserve.

A Charlotte Eastover resident says door‑to‑door landscapers kicked her dog and forced her to pay $500 after a short front‑yard job. Authorities are investigating linked scams.

A man arrested in Boca Raton last week is accused of distributing fentanyl that killed a Catawba County man in February 2025. Authorities say he’s awaiting extradition.

A former Mooresville assistant chief says he was pushed into retirement after probing a late‑night mayoral encounter and missing body‑camera footage.

Two Kings Casino is set to open an introductory gaming floor in late March, moving operations out of trailers and adding hundreds of slots and live table games to the Charlotte region.

Nine years after Shania Hammonds was found dead, her family renewed a public plea as detectives continue to re-test evidence. Authorities are asking anyone with tips to come forward.

A statewide pause on IOLTA grants has forced North Carolina’s largest civil legal provider to shutter offices and shrink staff, leaving thousands with fewer options for help.

Kevin Hart has taken an ownership role at Charlotte‑born Burn Boot Camp as the franchise targets roughly 150 new locations in 2026. The tie‑up comes as the chain moves to scale nationally.

Dallas Kaplan was sworn in Monday as First Assistant U.S. Attorney in Charlotte after a detail with DOJ’s National Security Division.

A person was taken to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a shooting near North Tryon and Atando Avenue in north Charlotte. Authorities say details are limited as the scene is investigated.