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Seth Jarvis scored on the power play in overtime to lift the Hurricanes to a 4-3 win and even the Stanley Cup Final at 1-1 after a furious third-period comeback.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 22-year-old woman was hospitalized after someone fired at a Tesla on Tyvola Road near I‑77 on May 30; police say no arrests have been made.
An end‑of‑year awards ceremony at D.F. Walker Elementary in Edenton turned chaotic Thursday when adults began fighting in the school parking lot, deputies said. Deputies secured the scene and removed an instigator.
A Gastonia man was sentenced to 25–32 years after pleading guilty to killing his stepfather in January 2023; family members say he acted to protect a child.
A former police officer pleaded guilty to murder on June 4, 2026, WSOC‑TV reports. The plea moves the case to sentencing and raises renewed questions about accountability.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and hot today in Charlotte with a Code Orange air quality alert. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor activity between 10 AM and 8 PM.
Charlotte settled for $120,000 after a 2018 CLT parking‑lot shooting. The Fourth Circuit had said the officer likely used unconstitutional force.
Retail & Industry in ...
Bank of America will welcome nearly 4,000 interns and campus recruits this summer, with roughly 20% — about 800 roles — slated for Charlotte as AI reshapes other jobs.
Two teens were arrested in a May 3 Huntersville shooting that left a man dead. Authorities say the arrests follow a month‑long investigation.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A 78,000‑sq‑ft pickleball club with 19 courts, saunas and a gym has opened in Wilmore; Peak Time will host a PPA Challenger this fall.
Two more wild mustangs were captured June 3, bringing recoveries to nine of ten that escaped in Iredell County. One horse remains missing and the owners have been charged.
Clear, dry Thursday in Charlotte with highs near 85°F. Warming through the weekend; storms possible Monday.
Community & Society in ...
A Concord resident scratched a $100,000 Cash Payday ticket and walked away with about $72,018 after taxes. The $30 ticket was sold at a Harris Teeter in northeast Charlotte.
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