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Food & Drinks in ...
Bubba’s Gas & Grill has opened on Valley Boulevard, a family-run counter serving burgers, hot dogs and chicken tenders in a car-themed space with a local mural.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Raeford man faces charges after investigators linked delivery notifications and video to missing FedEx packages reported in 2024.
Masked teens with realistic-looking water guns have prompted multiple safety calls in Union County. Sheriff Eddie Cathey urged parents to intervene and residents to call 911.
Community & Society in ...
A runaway sheep that wandered into an east Charlotte park Friday was rounded up by CMPD officers and is now being housed at the city animal shelter. Officials say the animal had no microchip.
A school bus rider was struck in University City after a motorist allegedly failed to stop; CMPD says the driver was arrested.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Dr. David Zaas has been promoted to CEO of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, consolidating clinical and academic leadership in Winston‑Salem. He succeeds Julie Freischlag, who retired in 2025.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and warm Saturday in Charlotte, but a strong front will bring a risk of damaging storms late Sunday into Monday and a sharp freeze after.
At least one person was killed and three others were wounded after gunfire at an apartment complex in Hickory Friday night. Police and sheriff's deputies are investigating the scene.
A viral TikTok shows raw meat stacked in the back of a delivery vehicle in Charlotte. Mecklenburg County Public Health says it is aware and may investigate if a complaint is filed.
Lang Van, the Michelin‑recognized Vietnamese spot in East Charlotte, earned an 86.5% B after a March inspection that found roaches and multiple sanitation violations.
A Charlotte man entered a federal plea after prosecutors tied a stolen trooper rifle to the Dec. 16 school-bus shooting that injured two students.
Retail & Industry in ...
A North Carolina WARN filing shows a Kenco warehouse in Charlotte will eliminate 86 jobs at its General Drive facility, effective May 17.
Two people were shot Friday at the Loyalty Inn on Lucky Penny Street; one victim is in life‑threatening condition and the other is seriously hurt. Police are investigating.
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