Five repeat felons were sentenced in federal court after CMPD stops uncovered loaded, sometimes stolen, guns. Sentences ranged from 30 to 70 months.

Charlotte is betting on a North Tryon tech hub to turn AI disruption into startups and trained local workers.

A rebuilt stretch of U.S. 64/74A reopened Thursday, restoring direct access to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure about 18 months after Hurricane Helene. Temporary signals will control one‑lane traffic while crews finish stabilization.

A Mooresville woman was arrested in March and charged with two counts of felony indecent liberties with a child; deputies say a Feb. 17 report prompted the investigation.

A student at Stoney Creek Elementary was impaled by a pencil left on a chair during a prank; medics responded and the district alerted families, officials say.

A Thursday morning stabbing on North Tryon near Old Concord Road left one person with life-threatening injuries and sent them to Atrium Health.

A woman found shot in a car on Elizabeth Avenue in Albemarle was airlifted and later died. Detectives, with SBI help, are asking the public for tips.

North Carolina added roughly 29 Dollar General stores in the past year, pushing the state past Georgia to become the nation’s No. 2 for the chain.

Weddington High was evacuated after a reported threat; students and staff were moved to the football stadium while law enforcement investigated. The district says the move was an evacuation, not a lockdown.

CATS will begin construction this spring on a new South End Blue Line station; expect single‑tracking, an April shutdown and Rail Trail detours.

Charlotte‑based Krispy Kreme closed two deals this month that together generated about $120M in cash as the company pushes a refranchising‑led turnaround. Management says proceeds will help pare debt and fund growth.

One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries after shots were fired on Central Avenue near Rosehaven Drive; police blocked the road while investigators processed the scene.

CLT is collecting grocery and gas gift cards to support TSA officers working without pay amid the DHS funding lapse. Drop boxes and a community partner are accepting $10 and $20 cards.