Sen. Ted Budd says $229M in FEMA aid for Western North Carolina is being held up and blames Democrats. Federal approvals exist, but congressional fights and legal tangles have muddied the timetable for county reimbursements.

A 38-year-old man was arrested after an assault at Carolina Mall left a shopper injured, Concord police say.

Clear, chilly Tuesday with highs near 48°F. Gusty winds Wednesday and likely rain Thursday.

Two Wingate men were arrested in connection with a Dec. 10 shooting that peppered a Monroe home with bullets; no one was hurt. Investigators say license‑plate readers helped lead to the arrests.

A roughly $9 million Myers Park purchase by Sonic Automotive’s CEO led Mecklenburg County’s January luxury home sales, underscoring continued strength at the top of Charlotte’s market.

City Council approved applications for three state traffic‑safety grants that would buy LIDAR units, fund overtime patrols and support CMPD’s DWI task force.

State officials warn that spring cleanup and widespread drought raise wildfire risk across North Carolina; safety tips and permit info are included.

State health leaders will answer questions about a recent spike in measles and explain where families can get vaccines. The hourlong session begins at 6 p.m. ET.

A Salisbury man faces multiple felony counts after an I‑85 road‑rage shooting that left another driver seriously injured.

Stanley Martin agreed to buy United Homes for about $221 million, offering $1.18 a share and planning to take the South Carolina builder private in Q2. The move follows months of board turmoil at United Homes.

CenterSquare bought the Shoppes at Indian Trail for $11.4M, adding a roughly 33,000‑sf neighborhood retail center to its Charlotte‑area holdings.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has tightened baseline and sideline access at winter-sports games, prompting pushback from independent photographers who cover high-school hoops. The rule shifts who gets close-up game coverage.

A 35-year-old was arrested after security screening at the Mecklenburg County courthouse found a Ruger .22 in her purse; deputies booked her on weapons and concealed-carry charges.