CMS officials will outline more than $37M in budget needs, including teacher supplements, charter obligations and a device refresh, as the school board meets.

A federal judge in Raleigh dismissed a First Amendment challenge to North Carolina’s ballot‑selfie ban, saying the law helps prevent vote‑buying and protects polling‑place integrity.

Cloudy and unseasonably warm Tuesday with highs near 82°F and late‑day storm chances. A strong front late Wednesday brings rain and gusty winds.

Spring-break crowds and a TSA staffing pinch left passengers facing long waits and dozens of delayed flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Charlotte households saw winter Piedmont Natural Gas bills jump about 20%. We break down the causes and list help and complaint options.

Utah’s Swig filed plans to build a Steele Creek drive‑thru at 4942 Trojan Dr, potentially its first location inside Charlotte city limits. Timeline is unclear.

Hayden James Davidson — accused in a September South End Rail Trail assault — is jailed in Georgetown, S.C., on new charges including domestic violence and a weapons count.

Justin Timberlake‑backed 3's has filed for permits to redevelop Pebble Creek Golf Course in Indian Trail, targeting a lit par‑3 venue with a 'Grubhouse' restaurant. Neighbors and town planners will now vet the plans in upcoming hearings.

Court documents and doorbell video show a woman allegedly poured gasoline around a southwest Charlotte house and told officers she intended to burn it. She faces arson charges and a $500,000 bond.

Legislative leaders asked a federal court to intervene in a class action challenging HB 805, setting up a legal fight over prison access to gender‑affirming care.

A federal grant and a $990,000 local match would fund a multi‑phase rebuild of Broome Street, adding turn lanes and modern sidewalks through downtown. Work could run into 2030.

Panda Express opened in Mint Hill on March 6 with a ribbon-cutting, giveaways for the first 88 customers and a $1,000 donation to Helping Hands.

A Canadian man admitted he falsely certified U.S. citizenship on North Carolina voter forms and pleaded guilty to casting ballots in the 2022 and 2024 elections. Federal prosecutors say the plea resolves two counts tied to those registration applications.