A Gastonia man pleaded guilty March 31, 2026 in the fatal 2020 stabbing of his grandfather; the case now moves toward sentencing in Gaston County court.

Gastonia’s fire marshal has banned open burning inside city limits effective Monday at 1 p.m. amid extreme hazardous fire conditions.

An 8-year-old Movement School student says she woke alone on a bus; her mother is demanding answers about driver checks and the school's transportation oversight.

York County says social media posts from a Greer residence appeared to threaten President Trump and his supporters. Detectives and the Secret Service are investigating.

Mostly sunny and unseasonably warm Tuesday in Charlotte; highs near 80°F with gusts to 22 mph.

The Greek — Eats & Sweets has opened in Mooresville, serving gyros, build‑your‑own bowls and Greek desserts rooted in family recipes. The spot offers pickup and delivery in the Lake Norman area.

An early-morning shooting near West Fifth and N. Clarkson left one person seriously injured and sent to a hospital. Police have not named any suspects as detectives investigate.

Deputy Fire Chief Brad Best will take over as Gastonia’s fire chief on May 1, 2026, when Phil Welch retires. Best brings decades of experience and advanced fire‑service credentials.

HSI Charlotte says a federal indictment alleges a fraud ring stole more than $3.5M from over 100 victims, many of them seniors.

A Lewisville man was convicted in Rowan County’s undercover chat sting and given a short prison term and 30 years of sex‑offender registration.

Permit records and local job listings point to a new Insomnia Cookies at 2130 Ayrsley Town Blvd, suggesting a new Charlotte outpost is in the works.

Engine 33 and Charlotte firefighters responded to a two‑story house fire at 9500 Bird Watch Lane; the department's initial alert gave no immediate details on injuries or cause.

A fox found on Padgett Road in Shelby tested positive for rabies, county officials confirmed. It's the seventh animal to test positive in Cleveland County this year.