Susan Smith — convicted of drowning her two sons in 1994 — will return before the state parole board on Nov. 19, 2026 as she seeks release after more than 30 years behind bars.

A county-backed plaque at Reedy Creek Park now memorializes Willie McDaniel and names racial terror in Mecklenburg County.

A Charlotte family says DHS agents detained the father during a routine check-in on April 7, complicating a pending asylum case and leaving the children and spouse scrambling.

Mecklenburg County ABC's Operation High Octane exposed a network flipping limited‑release bourbons at steep markups, prompting seizures and 28 criminal summonses.

Charlotte issued a No Swim Advisory Tuesday for a cove on Lake Wylie near Old Oleander Drive after a sewer overflow; officials are sampling the water.

Sunny and hot today with highs near 84°F. Low humidity and gusty winds raise fire danger; open burning remains banned.

Dallas Rescue Squad asked Gaston County for an $8.50 per‑hour reimbursement increase to shore up staffing, citing rising payroll and fuel costs.

A senior skip day at Leslie Square in University City turned violent Tuesday, leaving a 17‑year‑old shot and another teen injured as people fled the scene. Police are investigating.

A new Americans for Financial Reform study says Wells Fargo denied Black, Latino and Asian mortgage applicants in Charlotte at much higher rates than white applicants between 2020–2024.

Averitt Express plans a major logistics campus off Shopton Road near CLT after a high‑value land purchase; city rezoning and traffic work will shape the buildout.

A new Charlotte nonprofit law firm launched to help people with felony convictions clear fines, recover licenses and regain the right to vote while pushing for policy change.

Kannapolis police say a 17-year-old was found dead inside his Coldwater Lane home after an apparent shooting. Investigators report a red SUV was seen leaving the scene and are asking for tips.

Two suspects in the Hickory pool‑party shooting appeared in court Tuesday as prosecutors press dozens of attempted‑murder charges tied to the June 1, 2025 attack.