A 27-year-old man was found stabbed on Wiley Avenue on April 30; police have arrested Jerome Lee Staples and charged him with voluntary manslaughter. Investigators say the fight involved a knife and both men were injured.

A sudden "emergency situation" at the Hudson Walmart led to an evacuation Friday and a large police response; officials have released only limited information.

Mecklenburg County is banning grills, campfires and other open flames in county parks starting May 4 as drought and a statewide burn ban raise wildfire risk.

An outdoor-first taco counter and heated patio from the teams behind Moo & Brew and Bocao Sushi is set to open in Plaza Midwood this spring.

Charlotte Water will begin Stage 2 mandatory restrictions on May 15 as drought deepens across the Catawba‑Wateree basin. Limits will curb irrigation, home car washing and pool fills.

Court documents say a former patron returned twice to the Garden Bar and Lounge with Molotov cocktails; the April 24 blaze left the business a total loss and prompted felony charges.

A woman was arrested at Charlotte Douglas after federal inspectors say they found suspected cocaine and other drugs. She is married to D.J. Strawberry, son of Darryl.

CMPD’s Homicide Unit is investigating a death in the 7980 block of Shady Oak Trail in south Charlotte; officials have released few details.

A Mooresville man was arrested and charged with 20 felony counts after police say they found child sexual abuse material. He is being held on $800,000 bond and is due in court May 15, 2026.

A missing 17‑year‑old was located Wednesday at Big Mike’s Creekside RV Resort in Newland after deputies arrested a 45‑year‑old man. Authorities say the suspect faces felony abduction and sexual‑exploitation charges.

Simon paid $144.8M for Phillips Place in SouthPark and says it will "elevate" the 134,000 sq ft retail village with new dining and shops.

Karak House Coffee plans an August 2026 Uptown opening at 220 N. Pine St., bringing karak tea and spice-forward desserts to downtown.

State officials say Vibrio infections—including dangerous V. vulnificus cases—rose in 2025. People with liver disease or weakened immunity should avoid raw shellfish and open wounds.