Ballantyne’s Pearlz Oyster Bar has closed after roughly eight years; national chain Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is slated to take over the Stonecrest at Piper Glen storefront.

Three Lanterns is bringing a fast-casual Asian hub to South End this summer, with bowls, bnh mi, breakfast onigiri and a boba program.

Partners at Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader approved a historic merger to form a 3,100‑lawyer firm with roughly $3.6B in revenue, set to begin operations July 1.

A 14‑year‑old pleaded guilty to second‑degree murder in the Boone Street shooting that killed 20‑year‑old Emily Lizama Alvarez. Prosecutors say the meeting began as a drug transaction that turned deadly.

More than 6,500 volunteers from Charlotte companies are building beds non‑stop at the convention center, with organizers aiming to assemble up to 10,000 beds for kids in need.

Sweetgreen is coming to Plaza Midwood, listed as "coming soon" at 1710 Commonwealth Ave. The move grows the chain's Charlotte footprint and joins new tenants at The Commonwealth.

One person was fatally stabbed on Ruffner Drive near Statesville Road in Cornelius, MEDIC says; police are investigating.

Mecklenburg’s new housing report finds more than 52,000 eviction filings in FY25 and a rise in first‑time homelessness even as the county’s on‑the‑ground count ticked down. Leaders and nonprofits are pushing for flexible subsidies, landlord incentives and expanded legal help.

Hanahan Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Hedgpeth was arrested and federally charged after investigators say he solicited explicit material from minors. Authorities are asking the public for tips.

City Council completed Charlotte's 2040 neighborhood blueprints by adopting the remaining community area plans to guide local development and investments.

Court filings show a Charlotte-area man pardoned for Jan. 6 has reached a plea deal to admit to child exploitation. The filing says images were found on seized devices.

LaMelo Ball's late layup in overtime lifted the Hornets to a 127-126 play-in win over the Heat. Charlotte still needs one more win to reach the playoffs.

Upper-80s heat and low afternoon humidity raise wildfire risk in Charlotte. A statewide open-burning ban remains in effect—avoid backyard fires today.