Clear, mild Thursday with highs near 82°F. Rain and storms likely Sunday as a cold front approaches.

The Cleveland County Courthouse in Shelby was evacuated Wednesday after a bomb threat; deputies searched the building and later gave the all‑clear. Court operations were disrupted for hours.

A Chain Store Guide report shows Walmart, Harris Teeter and Food Lion still capture about 60% of Charlotte‑area grocery spending as sales hit a record $10.8B.

Campus police and CMPD are investigating an alleged assault reported Monday on Selwyn Avenue; the university says the student was offered support and resources.

Crews reported smoke showing at a structure on the 3300 block of Magnolia Hill Drive Wednesday. Officials have released only a brief dispatch so far.

TikTok‑famous La La Land Kind Cafe has opened its first Charlotte shop in South End at 1930 Camden Avenue, pairing viral drinks with a social‑impact hiring model.

A Shook Road home exploded Wednesday; a couple was critically injured while their 14‑year‑old daughter escaped. SBI and ATF have joined local investigators.

CHNO Coffee announced a LoSo storefront after an abrupt closure; owner Carlea Recinos has signed a lease at Elan LoSo but an opening date is still TBA.

The Smoke Pit opened a Lake Norman location in Mooresville at 328 W. Plaza Drive and sold out during a training-day rush, drawing lines before the 11 a.m. start.

Police say homicide detectives are on scene in Charlotte’s North Tryon Division; officials are asking the public to share tips.

Detectives are asking partygoers to send video after a March 22 pool party in north Charlotte left a 20-year-old dead and four others injured.

Charlotte‑born Ilios Crafted Greek is planning a Davidson outpost at Sadler Square; signage is up but a firm opening date has not been posted.

Beloved Uptown cookie shop La Bonbonnière is opening at Blakeney Town Center in Ballantyne with a "coming soon" address at 9870 Rea Rd. No firm opening date yet.