Dozens gathered at Romare Bearden Park to protest two recent ICE‑involved killings and demand accountability from federal and local officials.

Dozens of fans were treated for heat-related illnesses at Bank of America Stadium during Usher and Chris Brown’s shows; medics described the call volume as "record."

A short NWS alert warned of gusty winds and frequent lightning across western Charlotte‑area counties Saturday afternoon. Expect brief strong gusts and heavy lightning.

Highs near 94°F with heat-index readings into the low 100s. Scattered afternoon storms are likely; some could produce damaging wind gusts.

Ayesha Curry’s Sweet July Café lands at The Ritz-Carlton in Uptown Charlotte on July 20 with Caribbean-inflected pastries, sandwiches and soft-serve treats.

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer was arrested after police say he pushed a bicyclist, prompting both a criminal case and an internal probe.

A 60-year-old Granite Falls resident was sentenced in Caldwell County on incest and statutory-sexual-offense convictions and now faces deportation proceedings, officials say.

Honeywell Technologies, based in Charlotte, closed a roughly $1.8B cash purchase of Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies unit, widening its hold on refining and renewable‑fuels tech.

On the 20th anniversary of Timothy Justin Grant’s 2006 death, Cleveland County deputies renewed a public appeal and asked anyone with information to contact investigators.

Cabarrus County approved a four-site early voting plan that excludes Midland and removes Sunday voting after weeks of debate and public records showing auditor involvement.

A former Charlotte FC community director filed suit in Mecklenburg County saying he was fired while female colleagues faced fewer consequences. The complaint alleges sex discrimination and wrongful discharge.

Charlotte Fire Department posted late Friday that Ladder 28 responded to a structure fire in the 7700 block of Burch Shire Road. Officials provided no immediate details about injuries or cause.

A slow-moving front will spark scattered storms Saturday and more widespread storms Sunday across Charlotte. Forecasters warn of damaging gusts, heavy rain and lightning.