A bloody break-in at a West Plaza Drive vape shop led Mooresville police to a hiding juvenile whose life a witness’s prompt report may have helped save.

The rescue pushed the York shelter to nearly a third of its 170-kennel capacity, prompting a plea for donations and foster help.

Stephen Suther taught at Troutman Middle and West Rowan High. Investigators say he confessed to uploading and downloading abuse material.

The free event runs 3 to 7 p.m. at Rotary Centennial Pavilion, with a beer garden and children's activities for families.

Charlotte hits 86 degrees Friday before a sharp weekend cooldown. Gusty winds and a few showers arrive with the cold front.

Ken McCool stumped with Gov. Josh Stein in east Charlotte without once naming his opponent, Tricia Cotham.

Kevin Zetino admits to killing preacher Jose Octavio Cruz over a $1,000 robbery on Shamrock Drive. A third suspect still awaits trial.

Democrat Woodson Bradley and Republican Stacie McGinn face off again after a 2024 race decided by fewer than 250 votes.

The Rea Road tapas and wine bar vanished from its own website, with no word yet from owner Joe Maus.

Dorthea Leak, 92, died after a Ram pickup hit her Kia head-on; police suspect speed and impairment.

Hunter Ryan Freeze, 19, faces a $150,000 bond after Mooresville police seized devices from two homes tied to him.

Rescheduled from last weekend due to weather, the East Charlotte market features food, live music and a $50 raffle.

Ja'Kari Fleming, 20, is jailed without bond after a two-week crime run that included a gunpoint robbery and an out-of-state fugitive warrant.