A bipartisan, 22‑member commission met in Raleigh to begin replacing North Carolina’s decades‑old election data system and overhaul campaign‑finance reporting. Officials say upgrades will speed results and tighten security.

Reports of gunfire at Frankie's Fun Park in Huntersville sent families fleeing Saturday night. Community leaders are urging mentorship as businesses tighten curfews.

East Charlotte neighbors object to a rezoning bid for 8036 Hood Road after a developer sought approval to allow office and data-storage uses, raising traffic and utilities concerns.

A late‑night hotel vandalism call led to a chase and crash near Woodlawn Road; three were arrested and police say two suspects were juveniles who’d cut off ankle monitors.

Police records show two parents were arrested after a 1-year-old was exposed to fentanyl at a Salisbury hotel; warrants list neglect charges and bonds.

CMPD reported an 'explosive demonstration' in the Steele Creek Division Tuesday; the department's alert linked to an Atlas One page but offered few details.

Some Charlotte councilors are floating a property-tax hike to pay for police and fire raises as staffing shortfalls strain services. The budget calendar will force a decision this spring.

Simon is bringing Garage, Tilebar and a new luxury watch boutique to SouthPark, with openings scheduled from April through July.

The Juice Pod opened its first North Carolina cafe in South End, bringing juices, acai bowls and avocado toast to The Line.

Council approved a short-term land loan to help a nonprofit secure West Trade Street parcels that could deliver about 145 affordable apartments in Five Points.

An 18-year-old Catawba Ridge High senior died after a yard‑work accident at his Fort Mill home on Feb. 20. The coroner has ordered an autopsy and tests.

Duke and state partners aim to train 30,000 North Carolinians in hands-only CPR on Feb. 25. Drop-in sessions across 30 counties will teach a quick, lifesaving technique.

Mooresville police say a parked car outside an Alcove Road hotel contained hundreds of grams of drugs and a 9mm; two people were arrested and face trafficking and weapons charges.